How do you figure? Filters that are rated MERV13/MPR1900 are meant to clean smoke. I did my testing with a temtop AQI meter that measures 2.5PM which is what the purple air measures.
https://servicechampions.com/a-guide-to-hvac-air-filters-and-ratings/
Notably:
MERV 13 = MPR 1500 to 1900 = FPR 10
These HVAC air filters additionally capture particulates like: