Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max filter
The Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max takes the Blueair F5MAX Particle + Carbon filter (Blue Pure 511i Max) (part F5MAX) as its filter; replace it every 6 months; Australian sellers list it from A$30.00 as of 1 August 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Air purifier · Blue Pure Max
Takes this filter
F5MAX Particle + Carbon filter (Blue Pure 511i Max)
F5MAX
The right filter for Blue Pure 511i Max
Blueair F5MAX Particle + Carbon filter (Blue Pure 511i Max)
- Replace every 6 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 1 model
The standard main filter for the Blue Pure 511i Max: a pleated particle filter with an activated-carbon layer in one drop-in cylinder. Blueair's AllergenBlock and SmokeBlock filters fit the same slot if you want an allergy- or smoke-focused alternative.
Reduces
- Fine dust, pollen and allergens
- Odours, smoke and gases (activated carbon)
- Fits
- Blue Pure 511i Max
- Lasts
- 6–9 months, tracked by the app (RealTrack)
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 111179
- Retail name:
- 511i Max filter
- Retail name:
- F5 Max
Where to buy
Every seller we track for this part, cheapest first. Genuine is the manufacturer's own part; compatible is a third-party filter made to fit. Prices are re-checked daily where the seller publishes them. Last checked 1 August 2026.
How long it lasts
Replace every 6 months (6–9 months on RealTrack (app tracks actual use)) — the app reminds you.
After fitting: Hold the button on the top of the purifier until the filter light goes out, or clear it in the Blueair app.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point of the filter.
Not due yet?
This filter is due every 6 months. We'll email you when it's time — free, no spam.
Fitting it
A few minutes, no tools. Watch it done, then follow the steps.
- 1Switch the purifier off and unplug it.
- 2Hold the base, twist the top section a little anti-clockwise and lift it off.
- 3Lift the old cylindrical filter out of the base and drop the new one in, pull tab up. Take the plastic wrap off first.
- 4Refit the top, plug in, and hold the button until the filter light goes out (or reset it in the Blueair app).
About your Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Blueair air purifier, air purifier — Blue Pure Max. Its filter is the F5MAX Particle + Carbon filter (Blue Pure 511i Max), part F5MAX, changed every 6 months.
Also in this air purifier: Blueair AllergenBlock filter (Blue Pure 511i Max) (every 6 months), Blueair SmokeBlock filter (Blue Pure 511i Max) (every 6 months), Blueair fabric pre-filter (Blue Pure 511i Max) (every 12 months). Worth replacing together — one job, not two.
Checking the model number: The model number is on the rating label on the bottom or back of the purifier; the old filter usually has its own code printed on the frame.
Fits these models
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Common questions
- Which filter fits the Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max?
- The Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max takes the Blueair F5MAX Particle + Carbon filter (Blue Pure 511i Max) (part F5MAX). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max?
- Every 6 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the F5MAX in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the F5MAX; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$30.00 at blueair-au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the F5MAX in a Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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