Pollen
Dust
Dust-mite debris
Mold spores
Pet dander
PM2.5
Smog
Bacteria
Exhaust fumes
Smoke
Virus carriersCaptures 2 of 11
- Pollen
- Dust
- Captures down to:
- 10µm
- Change:
- About every 90 days
Homes without pets or allergy concerns that want reliable, system-friendly filtration and steady airflow.
Shop MERV 5Every tier captures more than the one below it.
Start with what your home deals with. You can always step up.
| MERV 5Dune | MERV 8Sky | MERV 11MarineMost Popular | MERV 13Palm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollen | Captured | Captured | Captured | Captured |
| Dust | Captured | Captured | Captured | Captured |
| Dust-mite debris | Not captured | Captured | Captured | Captured |
| Mold spores | Not captured | Not captured | Captured | Captured |
| Pet dander | Not captured | Not captured | Captured | Captured |
| PM2.5 | Not captured | Not captured | Captured | Captured |
| Smog | Not captured | Not captured | Captured | Captured |
| Bacteria | Not captured | Not captured | Not captured | Captured |
| Exhaust fumes | Not captured | Not captured | Not captured | Captured |
| Smoke | Not captured | Not captured | Not captured | Captured |
| Virus carriers | Not captured | Not captured | Not captured | Captured |
| Captures | 2 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 11 of 11 |
Captures 3 of 11
- Pollen
- Dust
- Dust-mite debris
- Captures down to:
- 3.0µm
- Change:
- About every 90 days
Households dealing with everyday allergy symptoms and general dust — dust-mite allergen is in roughly 84% of American homes.
Shop MERV 8Captures 7 of 11
- Pollen
- Dust
- Dust-mite debris
- Mold spores
- Pet dander
- PM2.5
- Smog
- Captures down to:
- 1.0µm
- Change:
- About every 90 days
Pet owners, allergy sufferers, mold-prone climates, and anyone who watches the AirNow color codes on smoky or high-smog days.
Shop MERV 11Captures 11 of 11
- Pollen
- Dust
- Dust-mite debris
- Mold spores
- Pet dander
- PM2.5
- Smog
- Bacteria
- Exhaust fumes
- Smoke
- Virus carriers
- Captures down to:
- 0.3µm
- Change:
- About every 60 days — the denser media loads faster, so a shorter interval keeps airflow strong.
Multigenerational homes, immunocompromised household members, wildfire and high-traffic regions, and anyone who wants the most complete capture available in a 1-inch filter.
Shop MERV 13Still not sure? When in doubt, most homes are happiest at MERV 11.