Customer Ratings & Reviews

_____ *Pros: -Excellent for households with many pets to allergy symptoms. -Good odor control. -Coverage up to 1650 sq. ft. -HEPA filter can last up to 6 years. -Removable and easily cleanable pre-filters with easy and fast access. -Automatic air quality detection and fan adjustment work well. -Motion detection is accurate and ramps up fan speed quickly. -Quiet operation. _____ *Neutral: -High initial purchase price. -At its highest fan setting, it gets quite noisy (~60 dBA). _____ *Cons: -None The Shark BreatheClear Max (HP362) is an excellent air purifier. It has replaced my previous big air purifier – the Shark HP302 NeverChange air purifier – inside the living room, and it’s been a meaningful upgrade. Besides the slightly larger coverage area – 1400 sq. ft versus 1650 sq. ft. – the HP362 does a few things better, such as the addition of a motion detection feature that temporarily ramps up the fan speed, faster reaction speed to changes in environmental levels of dust and other allergens, and a clearer and more informative LCD display that details the cleanliness level of the room in a quick-glance fashion. Design-wise, the HP362 looks very similar to the HP302, keeping its overall spaceship-like shape, removable pre-filters on the sides, and the same method of turning the unit upside down to remove the panel and access the big HEPA filter in the center. The HP362 is a bit taller but also a bit slimmer, taking up a similar amount of floor space. We have five indoor animals (one Goldador, one Maltese, two short-hair cats, and one medium-hair length cat), and the BreatheClear Max has been super helpful in alleviating allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and itchy throat. The most sensitive person in our household to allergies is our 11-year-old daughter, and she noticed and experienced the improved air quality most acutely – she has almost entirely stopped sneezing and coughing, and she doesn’t complain about an itchy throat anymore. Shark says the filter can last up to six years, and in order to make that claim true, one has to do some due diligence by periodically pulling out the side pre-filters and cleaning them, either by vacuuming up all the accumulated hair and dust bunnies and/or wiping them clean with a moist towel and letting the filters dry before putting them back in. Fortunately, this task is super easy and simple to do. To access the pre-filters, all you have to do is pull the side panels away from the body – they’re magnetically attached and are easily pulled off and easily snapped back on. Besides being great at capturing fine general dust particles and pet dander and hair, the HP362 is also great at detecting and filtering out pet odor and cooking smell from the kitchen. Our Goldador and Maltese are the stinkers of the house, and the HP362 did a good job controlling the odor. Operating the HP362 has also been a pleasant experience. The capacitive touch buttons are responsive and snappy, and there are many useful options available such as setting up Sleep Mode, adjusting LCD display brightness, checking filter life status (pre-filter and HEPA), and viewing an Air Insights report that shows per-day and per-average week air quality level, humidity level, and temperature of the living space where the air purifier was placed. Again, the Shark BreatheClear HP362 is an excellent air purifier. The initial buy-in price may feel and appear to be “too high” for some people, but considering that the filter can last for so long (up to six years), and the unit is so easy to maintain and operate, it’s a great long-term investment and a good value, especially when compared to air purifiers that have a lower buy-in price but have higher air filter replacement schedules, not unlike the inkjet printers that seemingly appear to be a good value but actually are not due to the high cost and frequent replacement of the inkjet cartridges. The HP362 to me is a sleek-looking and performant air purifier that has made my family’s daily life more pleasant and healthier, and I can wholeheartedly recommend it for everyone, especially homes with many fur babies. It’s a 5 Star Win!

I am extremely satisfied with the Shark BreatheClear MAX by NeverChange Air Purifier (Dove). Since installing it in my home, I have noticed a significant improvement in the air quality, especially for my son, who suffers from allergies and eczema. The purifier runs quietly, is easy to use, and does an outstanding job removing dust, allergens, and odors from the air. Within a short time, we noticed fewer allergy symptoms, and the cleaner air has helped create a much more comfortable environment for my son. The air quality monitoring feature is a great addition because it allows us to see when the unit is actively working to improve the air in our home. Overall, this has been one of the best investments we have made for our home. I highly recommend the Shark BreatheClear MAX to anyone looking for a high-quality air purifier, especially families with children who struggle with allergies, eczema, or other sensitivities to airborne particles. It has made a noticeable difference in our daily lives.

The first thing I noticed and appreciated was the fact there was literally no need to set up an app, pair it to WiFi, create an account, and do firmware updates!!!! Whoa! Like are we in 2026 or not? Did I just set up an electronic device without the internet? Did I not have to give up my information or data to use a product? Holy Moly! How refreshing! Jokes aside, it honestly caught me off guard. I was fully prepared to download an app, set it up, and all that, but instead I had it up and running in 5 minutes. Turn on and go! Would an app make things better? Sure, being able to see my air quality when I’m not at home is a nice feature, but that’s kind of a thing I don’t need. I can just look at it. There’s 7 or 8 buttons on top and they’re all capacitive touch, and it’s all pretty responsive. It doesn’t feel cheap at all! The middle button kind of acts like a home button and an “auto” button! I couldn’t figure out how get it back to auto mode after setting it to “high”. Pushing the middle button got it back to the “Breathe Clear” mode. When it gets under 50% or somewhere around there, it gets loud. At the time of this review it’s pretty quiet at 68%. For most of the week, it’s been at 90% or so, so not sure what’s going on with the air quality but maybe I should open some windows haha. But that’s good to know, had I not had this device, I may not have been concerned and left my windows closed and kept breathing crap air. Long story short, I’m very happy with this device, it’s comforting and I think it’s better in our lives than not in it. Highly recommended!

Quiet, works great lets you know when the air is bad an cleans fast

I love the automatic sensing mode that will ramp up speed based on air quality drops or motion - my apartment stays purified and clean. My cats don’t mind the noise and appreciate the clean air.

Easy to set up. Quiet operation. Easy to read display. Prefilters are easy to access. It is large however.

I saw this product at a friends house which got me looking into it. We use to have those old ionizing system that you had to clean weekly. They were to much of a pain. Once I got it running and I saw how easy it was to access the side filters and the Hepa only got changed every few years really was a positive point. It seems to have cleared up the air in my house and my allergies have improved. We are considering buying another purifier for upstairs in out main bedroom . Probable the smaller version of this but still same concept. Extremely happy with it

Excellent in clearing the air and is quiet I would recommend this product

So far, it's great. Air seems to be crisper. Definitely helping with the allergens in the house. Only get loud if the air quality drops.

I absolutely love this air purifier! It was very easy to set up, runs quietly, and has noticeably improved the air quality in our home. The air feels fresher and cleaner, and I really like not having to constantly replace the filter. It also looks great and fits nicely in the room. I’m extremely happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it!

Very nice air purifier, works great quiet operation

I have 10 chihuahuas in kennels and they stink up the area but with this device that smell goes away and makes it bearable to be around!

Love it. I have severe allergies. And we have pets. It keeps the air clean and fresh. Would like one in every room

Works well so far; keeps the air clean on auto mode, and the display gives you good information. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't have a remote.

Very well with Canada smoke pushing through Ohio , helped out so well ..

This product is outstanding and very good for airway and lung patency.

After a month my husband is in awww of the difference of particals flying in the air when dogs run around!! Love it! Will get anotherone just for bedroom.

Excellent product. Super easy to setup. The auto sensing really works. The noise level is minimal, it does ramp up when it sense orders or detects movement, but thats great, because I know it’s working. Haven’t had it long enough to talk about any filter maintenance, but new, it was a super easy install.

It works amazing, i have it in my second level of my home and it clears the air great, my allergys have calm down..

We went from a Blueair to this and total game changer, no more expensive filter replacement and this one cleaned the air and is quiet!