Air purifiers comparison: 701-2000 square feet coverage / $600+ price
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Air Purifier |
Dri-Eaz HEPA 500 |
IQAir HealthPro Plus |
IQAir Multigas GC |
IQAir HealthPro |
IQAir HealthPro compact |
Austin Air Healthmate Plus |
Austin air bedroom machine |
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Coverage (sq ft / m2) |
938 / 87 |
1125 / 105 |
1125 / 105 |
1240 / 115 |
1240 / 115 |
1500 / 140 |
1500 / 140 |
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Filtration system |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Standard Pre-filter or DOP pre-filter ·HEPA filter or Carbon filter ·Traps 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·V5-Cell gas and odor filter ·HyperHEPA filter ·Captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·MultiGas filter cartridge ·Post-filter sleeve set |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·HyperHEPA filter ·Captures 99.5% of airborne particles as small as 0.16 microns and 99.97% as small as 0.3 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·HyperHEPA filter ·Captures 99.5% of airborne particles as small as 0.16 microns and 99.97% as small as 0.3 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Medium particle filter ·About 15 lbs. of Activated Carbon and Zeolite ·Certified HEPA ·Removes 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns and 95% larger than 0.1 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Medium particle filter ·About 15 lbs. of Activated Carbon and Zeolite ·HEPA filter ·HEGA carbon filter ·Removes 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns and 95% |
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Purifies |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, mites, and most of the household |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, mites, and most household dust, bacterias, smoke particles, viruses, and allergens. Removes all kinds of odors and VOCs. |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, viruses. Removes harmful gasses, chemicals, VOCs, smoke, and other odors. |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, mites, and most of the household |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, mites and most of the household dust, bacterias, viruses, allergens. |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold and fungi, pet dander, dust mites, household odors, dust particles, bacteria, cooking odors, pet allergens and odors, VOC’s, tobacco smoke, particles that can carry viruses |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold and fungi, pet dander, dust mites, |
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Air change per hour (Based on an average coverage ~1150 sq ft) |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
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Filters price |
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Filters cleaning and (or) change |
Clean regularly, change filters when needed, approximately once every 12 months |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, V5-Cell every 1-2 years, HEPA every 2-4 years. |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, MultiGas and post-sleeves every 2-3 years |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, HEPA every 2-4 |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, HEPA every 2-4 |
To extend the main filters life, you can buy pre-filter separately for $33. Replace filter kit every 5 years or more often |
To extend the main filters life, you can buy pre-filter separately for $33. Replace filter kit every 5 years or more often |
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Filters cost per year |
$57-$200 |
$145 – $270 |
$190 – $350 |
$90 – $170 |
$90 – $170 |
$65 – $120 |
$100 – $200 |
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Air delivery |
Max air delivery 500CFM |
Max air delivery 240CFM |
Max air delivery 300CFM |
Max air delivery 260CFM |
Max air delivery 240CFM |
Max air delivery 400CFM |
Max air delivery 250CFM |
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Fan speeds |
2 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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Noise level |
Loud |
25-69 dB |
25-69 dB |
25-69 dB |
25-69 dB |
50-66dB. |
50-67dB. |
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Controls |
Manual |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Manual |
Manual |
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Air quality indicator |
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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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Energy usage (max) |
350W |
215W |
215W |
215W |
215W |
132W |
135W |
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Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
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Ozone emission |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
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Size (in / cm) |
Height: 24.5 / 62 Width: 26 / 66 Depth: 18 / 46 |
Height: 28 / 71 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
Height: 28 / 71 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
Height: 28 / 71 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
Height: 24 / 60 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
Height: 23 / 58.4 Width: 14.5 / 37 Depth: 14.5 / 37 |
Height: 23 / 58.4 Width: 14.5 / 37 Depth: 14.5 / 37 |
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Weight (lbs / kg) |
44 / 20 |
35 / 16 |
44 / 20 |
29 / 13 |
25 / 11 |
47 / 21 |
47 / 21 |
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Warranty |
1 year limited |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |
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Pros |
+Covers large area +Incredible 500CFM air delivery +Filter change indicator +Carrying handle |
+Powerful +Advanced filters system +6 fan speeds +Filter change indicator +Timer +Remote control +Carrying handle +5 years warranty |
+Gases eliminator +High air delivery +Filter change indicator +Timer +Remote control +Carrying handle +5 years warranty +6 fan speeds |
+Powerful +Covers large area +6 fan speeds +Filter change indicator +Timer +Remote control +Carrying handle +5 years warranty |
+Powerfull +Covers large area +6 fan speeds +Filter change indicator +Timer +Remote control +Carrying handle +5 years warranty |
+Very powerful moves 400CFM air +Covers large area +15 lbs. of Activated Carbon +Purifies almost everything +5 years warranty |
+Powerful, moves 250CFM air +Covers large area +15 lbs. of Activated Carbon +Purifies almost everything +5 years warranty |
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Cons |
–High filters cost per year –Only 2 fan speeds –High noise level –Not many features –High energy consumption –Only 1-year warranty |
–High filters cost per year –No auto mode |
–High filters cost per year –No auto mode |
–High filters cost per year –No auto mode |
–High filters cost per year –No auto mode |
–High filters cost per year –Could be more fan speeds –Not many features |
–High filters cost per year –Could be more fan speeds –Not many features |
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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 |
(3.9 / 5)
Note: Though Clean Air Deliver Ratings (CADR) can be found for a large number of favorite brands, many of the most well-respected companies in the air purification field does not give CADRs to their purifier. This should, in no way, bias potential customers against them.
Summary:
Very powerful air purifiers in this category. They can purify almost every pollutant from the air. They have a huge airflow and an advanced filter system.
Austin Air Healthmate Plus is mighty, moves 400CFM air. Covers a large area. It has 15 lbs. of Activated Carbon. Purifies almost everything, 5 years warranty.
IQAir HealthPro compact is powerful, covers a large area, has 6 fan speeds, filter change indicator, timer, remote control, carrying handle. 5 years warranty.
Austin air bedroom machine is powerful, moves 250CFM air, covers a large area. It has 15 lbs. of Activated Carbon. Purifies almost everything. 5 years warranty.
IQAir HealthPro is powerful, covers a large area, has 6 fan speeds, filter change indicator, timer, remote control, carrying handle. 5 years warranty.
IQAir HealthPro Plus is powerful, has an advanced filters system, 6 fan speeds, filter change indicator, timer, remote control, carrying handle, 5 years warranty.
Dri-Eaz HEPA 500 covers a large area and has an incredible 500CFM air delivery, filter change indicator, and carrying handle.
IQAir Multigas GC is a real gasses eliminator. It has high air delivery, filter change indicator, timer, remote control, carrying handle, 5 years warranty, 6 fan speeds.
