Air purifiers comparison: 301-700 square feet coverage / $401-600 price.
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Air Purifier |
Blueair 403 |
Airocide APS-200 |
Oransi V-HEPA Max |
Austin Air Healthmate Plus Jr. |
Rabbit Air Minus A2 SPA700A |
Coverage (sq ft / m2) |
365 / 34 |
500 / 46.5 |
600 / 56 |
700 / 65 |
700 / 65 |
Price |
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Filtration system |
·A fan moves air through the air purifier ·Ionizer, ion chamber ·Particle filter or SmokeStop filter ·Captures 99.97% of the airborne particles as small as 0.1 microns. |
·A fan moves air through the air purifier ·A densely packed matrix of hollow glass tubes. (Photo-catalytic Reaction Chamber). No filters! |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·HEPA filter ·Activated carbon filter ·Ionizer ·Removes up to 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Medium particle filter ·About 6.5 lbs. of Activated Carbon and Zeolite ·HEPA filter ·Removes 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Medium filter ·BioGS HEPA filter ·Customized filter (toxin absorber, pet allergy, germ defense or odor remover) ·Carbon filter ·Removes 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns |
Purifies |
Dust, pollen, lint, bacteria, pet dander, mold spores. SmokeStop filter removes heavy gaseous pollutants (cigarette smoke and other VOC’s). |
Pollen, mold spores, dust mites, pet dander, viruses, bacteria, airborne microbes eliminate VOCs. |
Pollen, lint, mold spores, pet dander, dust mites, smoke, bacteria, remove gasses, light odors, and VOC’s |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold and fungi, pet dander, dust mites, household odors, dust particles, bacteria, cooking odors, pet allergens and |
Pollen, lint, hair, mold spores, pet dander, dust mites, household odors, bacteria, light VOCs and chemicals, smoke, viruses. |
Air change per hour (Based on an average coverage ~500 sq ft) |
4 |
N/A |
4 |
3 |
3 |
Filters price |
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Filters cleaning and (or) change |
Change every 6 months. |
Once a year |
Clean pre-filter every 3 months change once a year. Change HEPA and carbon filters annually. |
To extend the main filters life, you can buy pre-filter separately for $30. Replace filter kit every 5 years or more often |
Clean pre-filter every month. Replace all other filters annually. |
Filters cost per year |
$120 – $240 |
$99 |
$90 |
$43 – $80 |
$85 |
CADR |
Dust: 253 Smoke: 235 Pollen: 240 |
N/A |
Dust: 230 Smoke: 230 Pollen: 230 |
200CFM |
Dust: 200 Smoke: 193 Pollen: 201 |
Fan speeds |
4 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
Noise level |
32-52dB(A) |
Max 41 dB(A) |
34-53 dB(A) |
49-65dB(A) |
20.8-45.6dB(A) |
Controls |
Manual |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Manual |
Electronic |
Air quality sensor |
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Filter change indicator |
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Auto mode |
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Programmable timer |
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Remote control |
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Carrying handle |
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Energy star |
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N/A |
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Energy usage (max) |
80W |
60W |
90W |
80W |
47W |
Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
Ozone emission |
None |
None |
Negligible |
None |
Negligible |
Size (in / cm) |
Height: 23 / 58 Width: 20 / 50 Depth: 11 / 28 |
Height: 19 / 47.5 Width: 7 / 17.5 Depth: 6 / 16 |
Height: 22 / 56 Width: 17 / 43 Depth: 8 / 20 |
Height: 24 / 60 Width: 11 / 28 Depth: 11 / 28 |
Height: 20 / 51 Width: 21 / 54 Depth: 7 / 18 |
Weight (lbs / kg) |
33 / 15 |
9 / 4 |
18.5 / 8.4 |
24 / 10.9 |
19.4 / 8.8 |
Warranty |
5 year limited |
5 year |
10 years |
5 years |
5 year |
Pros |
+Made of quality galvanized steel. +Powerful fan. +Built-in carry handles for an easier move. +Filter change indicator. +Energy star qualified. |
+Stylish, unique design +Dark wood grain sleeve, grill made from anodized aluminum +Light weight +Available lot of accessories |
+Powerful fan, good quality +Good features – air quality sensor, auto mode, night mode, timer, etc. +Built-in carrying handle +10 year warranty |
+Very well made, built of quality materials +Powerful, the great purification +Very well get rid of odors +360° air intake +Casters for easy move +Colour choice +Very little maintenance. Long filters life. +Easy to use
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+Quality materials +Powerful, 5 fan speeds +Great features – auto mode, remote control, air quality +Built-in carrying handle +Automatically shuts off when the front cover is removed for safety. +Energy star qualified +Quieter than competitors +Available wall mount |
Cons |
–On first use, you may notice a slight odor from the active –It doesn’t have an air quality sensor, auto mode, timer, and remote control. Only simple knob for fan speeds. –For 33lbs (15kg), the weight could be better casters than carrying handle. |
–It emits a faint chemical odor. –No data on the particle size removed from the air or air –It doesn’t have an air quality sensor, timer, and remote control. |
–No energy star qualified –Could be quieter at the lowest speed. –Bright display lights –Ionizer creates ozone. It can be turned off. |
– Does not have any – Could be more fan speeds. – No Energy star qualified. –Louder than competitors
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–No timer –Creates ozone. But Ion generator can be turned off. |
Overall Rating (max 5) |
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15% Price/performance |
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5% Design |
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35% Performance |
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15% Features |
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10% Noise level |
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20% Maintenance & Upkeep |
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Conclusions, recommendations |
Great performance |
IndoorBreathing’s choice. Best price. |
Indoor Breathing’s choice |
Note: Though Clean Air Delivery Ratings (CADR) can be found for a large number of favorite brands, many of the most well-respected companies in the air purification field do not give CADRs to their purifier. This should, in no way, bias potential customers against them.
Summary:
Rabbit Air Minus A2 SPA700A is built from quality materials. The Air purifier is powerful. It has 5 fan speeds, great features – auto mode, remote control, air quality indicator, light sensor, filter replacement indicator, etc. It has a built-in carrying handle. It automatically shuts off when the front cover is removed. Energy star qualified. Quieter than competitors. Available wall mount.
Oransi V-HEPA Max is good quality with a powerful fan and nice features such as air quality sensor, auto mode, night mode, timer, etc. It has a built-in carrying handle, a 10-year warranty.
Airocide APS-200 is very stylish with a unique design. Dark wood grain sleeve, grill made from aluminum. Lightweight. Available a lot of accessories.
Blueair 403 is made of quality galvanized steel. It has a powerful fan; built-in carry handles for an easier move, filter change indicator. Energy star qualified.