| Other Sensors |
Affordable Monitoring | Affordable annual subscription | Cheap hardware purchase |
Pollutants Measured | PM, NO2. Black Carbon, Ozone, Met available | PM only |
Cellular Connectivity | Integrated global cellular (3G/4G) | WiFi required |
Solar Powered Design | Integrated solar, deploy anywhere | Line power required |
Data Ownership | Customer own all data produced by Clarity Nodes | PurpleAir owns (and sells) all data produced |
Data Accessibility | Clarity Dashboard, REST API, and OpenMap | Data access through PurpleAir map & REST API |
Data Calibration | Calibrated data for accurate, consistent measurements | Raw data that may require calibration for accuracy |
Project Support | Expert project support and managed service | Not provided, user-supported community forums |
Network Scalability | Adaptable and designed for deployment at scale | Limited by need for power and WiFi |
Minimal Maintenance | Minimized maintenance, monitor device status on Dashboard | Frequent onsite maintenance required |
Hardware Warranty | Free device replacement under warranty throughout subscription | Limited 1-year warranty |