Coway AP-1523D specs
Coway AP-1523D is an ENERGY STAR certified air purifier listed for rooms up to 395 sq ft with a smoke CADR of 255 cfm and 219 kWh per year of energy use.
Coway AP-1523D lists a smoke CADR of 255 cfm (higher than 66% of the 216 certified ones) for rooms up to 395 sq ft, at 219 kWh per year and 0 ppb reported ozone.
Official specs
| CADR — smoke | 255 cfm |
|---|---|
| CADR — dust | 256 cfm |
| CADR — pollen | 302 cfm |
| Room size listed | 395 sq ft |
| Annual energy use | 219 kWh/yr |
| Efficiency (smoke CADR per watt) | 6.8 cfm/W |
| Ozone emissions | 0 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter |
| Filter type | HEPA-Type |
| Automatic mode | Air Quality Sensor |
| Connected | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2024-08-28 |
Similar air purifiers
| Model | CADR (smoke)cfm | Room sizesq ft | EnergykWh/yr | Ozoneppb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coway AP-1523D this page | 255 | 395 | 219 | 0 |
| Winix C610 | 248 | 384 | 235 | 1 |
| LEVOIT Core 400S | 231 | 358 | 237 | 0 |
| Honeywell HPA4300B | 229 | 355 | 185 | 0 |
Skip it if
- Your room is larger than 395 sq ft: ENERGY STAR lists this model for rooms up to that size (8-foot ceiling).
- You specifically want a filter listed as “HEPA”: ENERGY STAR lists this one as “HEPA-Type”.
- You want Wi-Fi control: the listing shows no connected feature.
How it ranks in the ENERGY STAR list
- smoke CADR: 255 — rank 69 of 216 certified air purifier models (higher is better).
- annual energy use: 219 — rank 151 of 216 certified air purifier models (lower is better).
- energy efficiency (CFM/W): 6.8 — rank 70 of 216 certified air purifier models (higher is better).
Ranks compare this model with every air purifier in the ENERGY STAR dataset (2026-11-06), not with products on sale today.
Reading these specs
- CADR
- Clean Air Delivery Rate, in cubic feet per minute, as listed for smoke, dust and pollen. Higher means more air cleaned per minute for that particle size.
- Room size
- The room size in square feet that ENERGY STAR lists for this model.
- kWh/yr
- Annual energy use as listed by ENERGY STAR.
- Ozone
- Ozone emissions in parts per billion as listed.
Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset, so it shows as n/c. Check the maker’s own specification sheet for decibels.
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Frequently asked questions
What room size is the Coway AP-1523D listed for?
Start with the room-size rating, then compare it with the room where the unit will sit. ENERGY STAR lists 395 sq ft for this model, with a smoke CADR of 255 cfm. Ceiling height and layout change real-world results, so treat it as a rated figure and leave the clearance the maker’s manual asks for around the intake and outlet.
How much energy does the Coway AP-1523D use?
The listing gives 219 kWh per year and an efficiency of 6.8 cfm per watt.
What filter does the Coway AP-1523D use, and does it produce ozone?
ENERGY STAR lists the filter type as HEPA-Type. Ozone emissions are listed at 0 ppb. Compare the stated filter type rather than marketing language such as “HEPA-like”. Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset (n/c), so see the maker’s specifications for decibels.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR certified air purifier data, record 4015678 (data.energystar.gov, dataset gaa3-swy6, updated 2026-11-06)
- ENERGY STAR product guidance for air purifiers
We compile and compare published data; we do not run our own product tests. See How We Compare.