Over the past couple of years, it feels like air quality monitoring has been going through the same rapid shift we’re seeing in a lot of tech right now. Everything is getting smaller, more efficient, and more integrated. Now, air quality monitoring is suddenly part of that trend. Sensirion is pushing ultra-compact CO₂ sensors, and now Bosch has stepped in with something that immediately caught my attention: a PM2.5 sensor that looks nothing like what we’ve been using for the past decade.
Most low-cost PM sensors are still built around the same general idea: a small optical chamber, a fan, and enough space to move air past a laser. It works well, but it also creates a certain minimum size that manufacturers can’t easily get around. That’s why even “compact” sensors like the SPS30 or PMS5003 still take up a surprising amount of room. Bosch’s new BMV080, on the other hand, challenges that whole assumption. That’s what makes it so interesting.
The Bosch BMV080 takes a noticeably different route from the usual fan-and-chamber PM sensors. Instead of pulling air into an enclosed space, it measures particles in open air using an outward-facing laser. It’s a pretty big departure from what we’re used to seeing in this space.
Traditional modules like the Sensirion SPS30 sit at around 4 × 4 × 3 cm and rely on a fan, which naturally limits how small a device can be. By skipping the chamber and the moving parts altogether, the BMV080 drops down to just 4.4 × 3 × 20 mm. That size opens up applications that haven’t really been possible before. Think wearables, tiny portables, compact IoT nodes, and embedded designs where a typical PM sensor is simply too bulky.
It might well be the first meaningful rethink of low-cost PM sensing in more than a decade, although we’re still early. The design is promising, but it hasn’t yet been widely tested by independent labs, so we’ll need to see how it performs once more real-world data starts coming in.
When I first read about the BMV080, I was curious how long it would take before someone actually built a monitor around it. As it turns out, not long at all. PurpleAir has already released what I believe is the first publicly available device using this sensor, and despite months of backorders, I was finally able to get one to test.
The device itself – the PurpleAir PIXEL – is also a bit of a departure from what PurpleAir usually makes. It doesn’t feel like a Zen or a Touch at all. In fact, the whole thing feels like PurpleAir experimenting with a new direction, which only made me more interested in trying it.
I’ve been using the PIXEL for about two weeks now, and I have quite a few thoughts. This is a fascinating little monitor, but it’s also not cheap. So the obvious question is whether it’s worth the price, and whether this new Bosch sensor actually lives up to the excitement. In this review, I’ll walk through all of that and more. Let’s get into it.
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Accuracy & Sensor
Because the Bosch BMV080 is so new, there is very limited information available about its real-world performance. At the time of writing, I’m not aware of any published third-party evaluations, which is normally what I rely on for reviews like this. Given the lack of independent data, I ran some comparisons using a Palas Fidas reference-grade instrument. I’ll get to those results shortly, but first it’s worth explaining how the sensor works and what that means for accuracy.
The BMV080 reports only PM2.5. It does not optically size and bin particles the way many traditional chamber-based sensor does. While it can output estimated PM1 and PM10 values, these are derived from ratios of the PM2.5 concentration rather than direct measurement (PurpleAir has chosen not to use these values with the PIXEL). In practice, this is not as limiting as it sounds, as most low-cost sensors struggle with PM10 anyway. If you care about PM2.5 specifically, the BMV080 and PIXEL’s design is still entirely fit for purpose.
The PIXEL uses the same colour scale as PurpleAir’s other devices.
One practical limitation of the PIXEL is that, unless you connect it to a computer (as discussed in the connectivity section), the device does not display numerical concentrations. Instead, it uses a colour-based system that follows the PM2.5 AQI bands from the U.S. EPA. The LEDs are gradients rather than fixed colours, so there is a little more nuance than a simple six-step traffic light, but it still doesn’t give you quantitative information on its own. Anyone who needs precise numbers will need to plug it into a PC or rely on a different device.
According to Bosch’s specifications, the BMV080 has an accuracy of ±10µg/m³ between 0 and 100µg/m³, and ±10% above 100µg/m³ up to the sensor’s maximum reading of 1000µg/m³. These are manufacturer claims, of course, but they are broadly in line with the typical performance range of mainstream low-cost sensors from Sensirion and Plantower. On paper, at least, the BMV080 should be capable of similar accuracy.
Bosch BMV080 technical specs (from Bosch).
Interestingly, because the BMV080 measures particles directly in open air, Bosch recommends maintaining a 35 cm unobstructed cone in front of the laser. The PIXEL clearly does not meet this requirement as the clearance in front of the sensor is closer to one or two centimetres. PurpleAir didn’t respond to my question about how they addressed this mismatch, but in my testing the readings still tracked the raw sensor output surprisingly well. So while the PIXEL diverges from Bosch’s design guidelines, it doesn’t appear to hurt overall accuracy in a meaningful way.
That said, the open-air design introduces a few practical caveats. The gap in the middle of the PIXEL must remain clear; even small obstructions within this space can influence the readings. Bosch’s default behaviour in the case of an obstruction is to continue reporting the last valid concentration until the blockage is removed. In general, this worked as expected, but partial obstructions (such as placing a sheet of paper partly across the opening) sometimes caused the PIXEL’s LEDs to jump abruptly from green to purple. The device should detect larger blockages reliably, but it’s important to avoid covering the opening if you want consistent results.
During testing, I also found that the BMV080 is also somewhat sensitive to shock or sudden impacts. Light vibrations were fine, but a firm tap or jolt could cause the reported concentration to spike, followed by 20–30 seconds of gradual recovery. This isn’t a major flaw, but it’s worth keeping in mind if you plan to use the PIXEL as a portable device or carry it in a bag.
With all that out of the way, let’s get into what you’re probably here for: how the sensor actually performs. I’ve included several graphs below, and I go into much more depth in this article for anyone who wants a deeper dive into the testing methodology and results.
Because the Bosch BMV080 is still a very new sensor, there’s not much independent testing available yet. To get at least a preliminary sense of how it behaves, I compared it against a Palas Fidas reference-grade instrument. This is useful as an early look, but it’s important to keep expectations in check.
Every reference instrument behaves differently, and particle size, composition, and optical properties can influence results. Bosch also calibrates the BMV080 using Arizona road dust, which has its own particle-size distribution. In contrast, my tests used incense, which produces very fine particles. Because the Fidas has a lower limit of detection than the BMV080, it is expected to report higher concentrations for this kind of aerosol.
With all of this in mind, the findings here shouldn’t be taken as a final verdict on the sensor’s accuracy. They simply offer an early indication of performance. More robust third-party testing, using a variety of particle sources, will be needed to fully understand how the BMV080 behaves across different environments. Still, these initial results are interesting and give us a starting point for evaluating this new design.
The first comparison (shown above) shows how the Bosch sensor tracked against the Palas over roughly three hours, using 1-minute averaged data. One thing I really appreciate about both the BMV080 and the PIXEL is their extremely fast sampling rate: they take a reading every second (well, at 0.97 Hz it’s close enough!). That means each point on the 1-minute graph represents the average of 60 individual measurements.
In this test, the Bosch performed far better than I expected. Its curve closely followed the Palas throughout the full cycle, including the rise, peak, and decline. For a sensor this small – and one that doesn’t use the traditional chamber-and-fan approach – this level of agreement is genuinely impressive. It easily matches, and in some cases outperforms, several mainstream low-cost sensors I’ve tested over the years. Of course, more comprehensive testing is still needed, but the early signs are very promising.
I had originally hoped to test the PIXEL itself, but the lack of exportable data made a full comparison difficult. Instead, I compared about 10 minutes of simultaneous data from the PIXEL (via the PurpleAir Utility tool) and from the standalone Bosch module. While anecdotal, the two matched almost perfectly. This strongly suggests PurpleAir is passing through the raw sensor output without any smoothing or manipulation. In this case, this is exactly what you want. In every spot check I made, the readings were effectively the same.
The second graph below shows a similar test cycle, but with a higher peak concentration and a natural decay period as particles settled. These are also 1-minute averages based on 60 readings each. Some of the Palas data is missing in this run, but the trend remains clear and the relative behaviour is easy to interpret.
When we look at the scatterplots, the sensor shows a very strong correlation with the reference, which is reflected in the high R² value. At the same time, the plots also reveal a fair amount of noise, which is why the RMSE is noticeably higher. In side-by-side tests with other common sensors (including the Plantower PMS5003) the Bosch actually achieved a better R², but the tradeoff was significantly more scatter (1.5x-3x higher RMSE).
From these early comparisons, a few patterns stand out:
- The Bosch (and by extension the PIXEL) shows very good overall accuracy.
- The readings have more noise than the Palas, which is completely expected for a low-cost sensor.
- The sensor appears to underreport consistently, with the underreporting becoming more noticeable at higher concentrations.
These characteristics are not unusual for a sensor in this category, but seeing them in such a tiny, fanless, open-air design is still impressive.
So, the Bosch sensor itself appears to perform very well. But it’s also important to keep the limitations of the PIXEL in mind. Unless you have it plugged into a computer and are actively watching the utility tool, you won’t see quantitative values. Instead, the PIXEL communicates everything through colour bands based on the PM2.5 AQI scale, with additional gradients between the main categories. The encouraging part is that, based on the testing above, these colour bands seem reliable.
As mentioned, a major strength of the PIXEL is its response time. Where many common sensors only report once per minute and tend to react sluggishly to short-term fluctuations, the PIXEL responds within a couple of seconds. This fast reaction time is one reason I feel it had the potential to be a genuinely useful portable sensor (why I think it ultimately isn’t is something I talk about more in the design section).
One additional point worth mentioning is the noise. Because the BMV080 can show considerable second-to-second variation, you might expect the PIXEL to flicker between AQI bands – especially since an RMSE of around 11 µg/m³ is enough to shift readings across thresholds. Fortunately, I haven’t observed that behaviour in practice. The device seems to react quickly but not instantly, which suggests PurpleAir may be applying a very light averaging or stability check. From what I’ve seen, it looks like the unit waits for a few consistent readings before it commits to a new colour/band. This strikes a good balance as it maintains the rapid responsiveness while avoiding distracting or misleading jumps caused by normal sensor noise.
Overall, both the Bosch BMV080 and the PurpleAir PIXEL performed better than I expected for a first-generation product. There’s clearly a lot of potential in this new approach, and the fast response time is a genuine strength. This sensor is already competitive with well-established options, and I can’t wait to see more ultra-small sensors (or perhaps a second generation sensor hit the market).
Design
The PurpleAir PIXEL’s design makes it an interesting little device, but this is also the area where some of the limitations of this device begin to come to light, especially as it performs so well in regards to accuracy. If I’m honest, the promise of the Bosch BMV080 feels a bit constrained by the overall design choices here. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s start with the basics.
One thing PurpleAir absolutely nails is taking advantage of the BMV080’s tiny footprint. The PIXEL is very small – small enough that the entire monitor is still smaller than the PM sensor modules used in many other air quality monitors. It’s an impressive use of the new sensor’s form factor.
The overall shape is a bit unusual. It looks almost exactly like a whistle, complete with a cutout running through the centre. This isn’t immediately obvious from the product photos online, which are mostly front-facing. I originally pictured something closer to a USB flash drive, but in person it’s a bit larger and roughly twice as thick at its thickest point.
That central cutout is where the sensor sits. Because the BMV080 measures particles in open air, it needs that opening to remain unobstructed. As particles move through the gap, the PIXEL takes readings. I’ve already discussed obstructions in the accuracy section, but in short, even minor interference can influence readings, and the device’s obstruction-detection behaviour doesn’t always detect obstructions in the gap.
The first element of the design that bothered me, though, is the decision to use a USB Type-A connector. I understand that Type-A ports are still around, but at this point it feels dated, especially for a brand-new device released in 2025! I’ve moved everything to USB-C, and I don’t carry Type-A adapters anymore. With USB-C, the PIXEL could have doubled as a tiny on-the-go PM sensor I could plug straight into my phone for quick checks. Instead, I need to dig out an adapter if I want to use it with either my phone or my laptop. On top of that, the Type-A plug only works in one orientation because it has contacts on one side, which makes it feel even more behind the times.
I understand from the marketing material that PurpleAir is intending for this device to be used similarly to a night light, in which case nearly everyone has an old Type-A adapter sitting around. With that said, these days almost everyone also has a Type-C adapter and since every modern phone also uses a Type-C port for charging, using the more recent standard would’ve made this a pretty cool semi-portable device for spot checks.
On the top of the device is a small button that cycles through the LED brightness levels. There seem to be seven brightness steps, with an eighth press turning the LEDs off entirely. The LEDs themselves don’t simply jump between AQI colours (green, yellow, orange, etc). Rather, they fade through a gradient. From green to yellow there appear to be about four intermediate shades, which gives you a bit more nuance to the individual readings. The downside is that unless you have two colours side by side, it’s sometimes hard to judge exactly where you are in the gradient. For example, I often found it hard to tell if the yellow the device was showing was the ‘true’ yellow, or somewhere between yellow and green. As an aside, since this device only shows colours, you will want to avoid it if you’re colourblind.
Taken as a whole, the PIXEL’s design makes it well suited to a few specific roles. It works nicely as an awareness tool, similar to Livegrid, or as a glowing nightlight that happens to show air quality. PurpleAir also shows it plugged into a car’s USB port, which strikes me as a cool use case. But if the device had USB-C instead of Type-A, it could have pulled double duty as a useful pocket-sized PM monitor when paired with a smartphone. Right now, that potential feels just out of reach.
Connectivity
Before getting into the connectivity details, it’s worth acknowledging what PurpleAir seems to be aiming for here. The PIXEL is intentionally simple: no Wi-Fi, no app setup, no cloud accounts. It’s designed to be something you plug in, glance at, and forget – and for a device positioned as a night-light-style PM indicator, that approach makes sense.
Where this simplicity becomes a bit limiting, however, is in how the device physically connects to other hardware. As I mentioned earlier, the Type-A connector works fine if you plan to leave the PIXEL plugged into a wall adapter or a static USB outlet. But in practice, it doesn’t integrate smoothly with most of my current devices. My phone, laptop, and the majority of my power banks have all moved to USB-C, which meant the PIXEL only worked natively with one older battery I still had lying around. Everything else required an adapter.
It’s not a dealbreaker as the device still works exactly as intended as a standalone indicator, but it does limit some of the convenience the fast sampling rate could have enabled. With USB-C, the PIXEL could have doubled as a quick plug-and-check sensor for phones or modern laptops. As it stands, that functionality is technically possible, but only if you carry the right adapter. Anyway, enough harping on about the USB port!
On desktop, there’s the PurpleAir Utility Tool for Windows and macOS (although the Mac version isn’t entirely current). The PIXEL does work with it: you plug it in and you’ll see the live readings from the BMV080. Because the sensor reports every second, the tool shows a very responsive stream of data, which is great to have.
The issue is that support for the PIXEL inside the Utility Tool is still incomplete. At the moment, there’s no proper export function, and the only way to save data is to copy it manually from the log window. Other PurpleAir monitors have full export capability, so this really stands out. I reached out to PurpleAir about this, and they told me the PIXEL will be fully integrated into the tool (including proper data export) but they don’t have a timeline yet. So it’s planned, but we don’t know when.
That’s essentially the extent of the connectivity story. And while I appreciate the intention behind keeping the PIXEL simple, it’s hard not to imagine how much more useful it could have been with just a couple of small adjustments. Give it USB-C, finish the Data Tool support, and the PIXEL would go from a neat indicator light to a far more flexible little monitor. Right now, it feels like it’s almost there – but not quite.
Support & Warranty
One of the most common requests I get is to comment on the support experience for each device I review. Since it’s both useful and often overlooked, I’m adding this section to my reviews going forward. If you like it (or don’t) please let me know!
To keep these reviews as fair and consistent as possible, I test support by contacting the company from an anonymous, non-BreatheSafeAir email address and asking a few straightforward questions about the device. This gives a general idea of responsiveness and clarity, but it is only a snapshot.
Support quality can vary based on timing, workload, who answers the ticket, and the nature of your issue. My experience may not reflect yours, so please treat this section as a reference point rather than a guarantee.
If you ever notice something incorrect or outdated in this section, please reach out so I can update it.
PurpleAir is one of the more active companies in the community space. Their forum has been running for years, and the team regularly replies there. They also clearly encourage users to ask questions publicly, which I appreciate. Over the years I’ve posted a few questions myself, and replies typically arrive within a couple of days.
For this review, I reached out twice to support via email from two separate private accounts. Both times I received a response within three days, and the answers were helpful and addressed exactly what I had asked. It’s always nice when a company doesn’t give generic replies, and in this case the responses felt thoughtful. Combined with the activity on their forum, I think it’s fair to say PurpleAir provides generally good support.
As for returns and warranty: PurpleAir offers a 30-day “no questions asked” return window. If you buy a device and decide it’s not for you within the first month, you should be able to return it without any trouble. I haven’t personally tested this process, but based on user reports it seems they do honour it reliably.
Every PurpleAir monitor also comes with a one-year warranty. This covers manufacturing defects, hardware failures, and electrical faults. In other words, it protects you from problems that are the company’s responsibility, but it won’t cover accidental damage or anything outside their control. It’s a fairly standard warranty, but I’m glad it’s clearly stated and easy to find.
Overall, PurpleAir’s support setup feels reassuring. Between a responsive forum, consistent email replies, and a straightforward return policy, they seem to take customer issues seriously.
Pricing & Competition
The PurpleAir PIXEL is currently priced at USD 139, and I’ll be honest: that’s a difficult price point to justify. To be fair to PurpleAir, this is very much a first-generation product built around a brand-new sensor, and I’m sure the BMV080 isn’t yet as inexpensive as the usual fan-based PM modules. There’s also the cost of designing a completely new form factor, which shouldn’t be overlooked.
Still, at USD 139 the PIXEL lands in a challenging spot. With no ability to display exact concentrations, no easy way to export data at the moment, no connectivity, and only a single pollutant (PM2.5) covered, it simply doesn’t offer the feature set that I would expect at this price. For comparison, the Qingping Air Quality Monitor Gen 2 is only ten dollars more and is a fully fledged air quality monitor with multiple sensors, a screen, an app, and generally very solid performance.
Looking purely at PM2.5 capability, the PIXEL also struggles to stand out. For USD 99, the AirBeam Mini is already well-tested, fully portable, and comes with an app. On the static side, the Visiblair Model X uses a proven sensor, offers weather resistance, and includes connectivity. And that’s before even mentioning the significantly cheaper options – devices like the Qingping Air Monitor Lite or several Temtop models – which offer broader functionality at a fraction of the price. They may not sample every second or match the PIXEL’s tiny footprint, but they bring enough other strengths that I think they’ll make more sense for the vast majority of people.
All of this leaves the PIXEL feeling more like an early prototype than a mainstream consumer product. If it were USD 50 cheaper, I think it would be far easier to recommend. Alternatively, if it had connectivity and perhaps a CO₂ sensor, the current price would feel more justified.
I’m not trying to steer anyone away from the PIXEL – if anything, I hope it sells well enough that we eventually see a second-generation version with more features. But I also want to give readers practical recommendations, and right now I struggle to recommend the PIXEL for most typical users.
Where the PIXEL does shine, however, is as an awareness-building tool. As mentioned earlier, its LED-based design makes it a friendly, approachable way to teach kids or classrooms about air quality. It also works reasonably well as a simple “plug in and forget it” indicator light for PM2.5, where you don’t need numbers or data exports and just want to glance at the colour once in a while.
Conclusion
After spending time with the PurpleAir PIXEL, my feelings are a mix of excitement and frustration. On the one hand, the Bosch BMV080 is a very impressive little sensor. Its responsiveness, its accuracy relative to a reference, and the fact that it manages all of this without a chamber or a fan make it one of the most interesting developments in low-cost particle sensing we’ve seen in a long time. As a proof of concept, the PIXEL shows just how much potential this new technology has.
PurpleAir also deserves credit for taking a risk here. This device is a noticeable departure from the Zen, Touch, and everything else in their lineup. It’s clear they wanted to experiment with the BMV080 in a way that highlights its strengths, and in many ways they’ve succeeded. As a simple, always-on indicator light or awareness tool, the PIXEL is perfect. The rapid sampling rate and colour gradients make it feel “alive” in a way most PM monitors don’t.
Where things fall short is in the execution. Some of the design decisions – especially the reliance on USB Type-A and the lack of a quantitative output – limit the PIXEL more than they need to. The absence of full integration with the PurpleAir Utility Tool (for now, at least) also means it can’t be used for more serious analysis without workarounds. None of these issues are deal-breakers on their own, but together they box the PIXEL into a very specific role: a nightlight-style PM indicator rather than a versatile, pocket-sized monitor. With a few tweaks, it could have excelled at both.
The biggest sticking point, however, is the price. At USD 139, the PIXEL finds itself surrounded by far more capable monitors – devices with screens, apps, connectivity, and multiple sensors, often for the same price or less. That makes this first-generation model hard to recommend for most people, even though I personally find it fascinating.
If you’ve made it this far, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think the PIXEL makes sense for your use case? Are you excited about this new sensor design? Feel free to ask questions or share your experiences in the comments below.
- Very compact design that showcases what the Bosch BMV080 can do.
- Surprisingly good PM2.5 accuracy in early tests against a Palas Fidas reference.
- Extremely fast response time with 1-second sampling.
- Simple, standalone operation with no setup required.
- Great as an educational/awareness tool.
- Responsive community forum and solid email support.
- Promising first implementation of a new sensor architecture.
- High price compared to more capable competitors.
- No numerical readings unless plugged into a PC.
- No connectivity and no easy data export right now.
- USB Type-A port limits portability and ease of use.
- Incomplete PurpleAir Utility Tool support (export missing).
- Open sensing gap can be affected by obstructions/shocks.
- Feels more like a prototype than a general-purpose monitor.
PurpleAir PIXEL FAQ
Does the PurpleAir PIXEL measure anything other than PM2.5?
No. The PIXEL only reports PM2.5. While the Bosch BMV080 can estimate PM1 and PM10 through ratio calculations, PurpleAir chose not to use those values, and the PIXEL does not display or export them.
Can the PIXEL show numerical values?
Only if you plug it into a computer and view the data through the PurpleAir Utility Tool. On its own, the PIXEL shows PM2.5 levels using a colour-gradient system based on AQI bands. Without a computer, you won’t see µg/m³ values.
How accurate is the PIXEL compared to traditional PM sensors?
Surprisingly accurate. In early tests against a Palas Fidas reference, the BMV080 tracked very closely, though with more noise (higher RMSE) than the reference – which is normal for low-cost sensors. It tends to slightly underreport, especially at higher concentrations.
How fast does the PIXEL respond to changes in particle levels?
Very fast. It samples once per second, which means changes often show up on the LEDs within a couple of seconds. This is much quicker than many popular sensors that only update once per minute.
Is the PIXEL a good portable air quality monitor?
It could have been – the fast sampling rate makes it great for quick checks – but the USB Type-A port holds it back. Since it can’t plug directly into a smartphone and requires adapters, it’s not as convenient as it could be.
Who is the PIXEL best suited for?
People who want a simple visual indicator of PM2.5 without dealing with apps, Wi-Fi, or screens. It works well as a nightlight-style awareness tool, something for a child’s room or classroom, or as a small indicator in a car or workspace.
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I Tested the Purpleair Pixel. Here’s the Good and the Bad
A detailed overview of the PurpleAir PIXEL air quality monitor and its new Bosch BMV080 sensor, covering design, features, and early testing insights.
Product Brand: PurpleAir
3.5
Pros
- Very compact design that showcases what the Bosch BMV080 can do
- Surprisingly good PM2.5 accuracy in early tests against a Palas Fidas reference
- Extremely fast response time with 1-second sampling
- Simple, standalone operation with no setup required
- Great as an educational or awareness tool
- Responsive community forum and solid email support
- Promising first implementation of a new sensor architecture
Cons
- High price compared to more capable competitors
- No numerical readings unless plugged into a PC
- No connectivity and no easy data export at the moment
- USB Type-A port limits compatibility with modern devices
- Incomplete PurpleAir Utility Tool support (export missing)
- Open sensing gap can be affected by obstructions or shocks
- Feels more like a prototype than a general-purpose monitor
All the images in that article are just grey for me. I am using firefox 147.0.1 on macOS
Also don’t take this as an offense, but that text reads a bit like AI to me. Not terrible but langatmig (needing long=lang breath=atem)
Hi @vonneudeck,
Are you referring to in the post here on cleanair.community, or the original on my website (I Tested the Purpleair Pixel. Here’s the Good and the Bad)? If the former, it’s an issue that I’m looking into at the moment as this forum automatically creates a duplicate of every post from the main website for the purpose of having a comment/discussion area. However, since the images on BreatheSafeAir are served from a CDN, it causes some issues. If the images in the blog article itself aren’t showing, please let me know and I will look into that!
I appreciate the feedback and I definitely don’t take it as an offence. I’ve always been very long-winded (I’m assuming that’s the most similar translation) and it’s something I am trying to improve. I struggle to be concise often and I love to write (long-winded) so it’s rare that I have an article under 5000 words these days. I will keep this in mind and see what I can do to improve in the future
The former. In the blogpost, they load, but is seems they are only loaded when scrolling, could it be some Javascript?