Top 5 Best Box Air Purifiers Comparison
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Air Purifier |
Coway AP-1512 |
Rabbit Air Minus A2 SPA780A |
Alen Breathesmart FIT50 |
Haverhill HAP52010E |
Winix P450 |
Coverage (sq ft/m2) |
361 / 34 |
815 / 76 |
800 / 74 |
538 / 50 |
450 / 41 |
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Filtration system |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Washable pre-filter ·Charcoal filter ·True-HEPA filter ·Ionizer ·Captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns and larger |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Medium filter ·BioGS HEPA filter ·Customized filter ·Carbon filter ·Negative ion generator ·Removes 99% of particles greater than 0.3 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Washable pre-filter ·HEPA-pure filter (You can choose also between HEPA-silver, HEPA-OdorCell, HEPA-FreshPlus) ·Ionizer ·Removes 99% of particles greater than 0.3 microns |
· A fan moves air through the filters · Washable pre-filter · True-HEPA filter · Activated carbon filter · Captures up to 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns or larger
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·A fan moves air through the filters ·Carbon pre-filter ·True-HEPA filter ·PlasmaWave technology ·Captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns and larger |
Purifies |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, and most household dust, bacterias, and smoke particles. Absorbs low household odors. |
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, pet dander, dust mites, and most household dust, bacterias, and smoke particles. Depending on the filter you also choose great for heavy odors, germs, chemicals, and VOC’s |
Pollen, hair, lint, dust, mold spores, pet dander, a large part of fumes, bacteria, household dust, and tobacco smoke. Eliminates low |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, and most household dust, bacterias, and smoke particles. Absorbs low household odors. |
Air change per hour (Based on an average coverage ~400 sq ft) |
4 |
2 |
1.5 |
5 |
4 |
Filters price |
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Filters cleaning and (or) change |
Clean pre-filter every month, replace carbon filter every 6 months, replace HEPA annually |
Clean pre-filter every month. Replace filter kit annually if use 24/7 |
Clean pre-filter regularly. Replace HEPA filters annually |
Clean pre-filter every 2 months. Replace all 3 filters annually. |
Replace Carbon filter every 3 months, replace HEPA filter annually |
Filters cost per year |
$50 |
$42.5 – $85 |
$79, $89, $119, or $129 depends on which you choose |
$60 |
$80 or $120 |
CADR rating |
Dust: 240 Smoke: 233 Pollen: 246 |
Dust: 200 Smoke: 193 Pollen: 208 |
220 (per energy star test) |
N/A |
Dust: 298 Smoke: 291 Pollen: 343 |
Fan speeds |
3 |
5 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
Noise level |
24.4 – 53.8 dB |
25.6 – 51.3 dB From very quiet till heavy rainfall |
32.4 – 48.7 dB. From whisper quiet to heavy rainfall |
Quiet on low, loud on speed 4, 5 and 6 |
27 – 60 dB |
Controls |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Filter change indicator |
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Air quality 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) |
77W |
61W |
60W |
60W |
110W |
Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
Ozone emission |
Negligible |
None |
None |
None |
Negligible |
Size. Height, Width and Depth (in / cm) |
H: 18 / 46 W: 17 / 43 D: 9.6 / 24 |
Height: 20 / 51 Width: 21 / 53 Depth: 7 / 18 |
Height: 22 / 56 Width: 17 / 43 Depth: 10 / 25 |
H: 18/45 W: 21/53 D: 10/25 |
H: 26 / 66 W: 19 / 48 D: 12 / 30.5 |
Weight (lbs / kg) |
12 / 5.6 |
19.4 / 8.8 |
16 / 7.2 |
15.4 / 7 |
18.7 / 8.5 |
Warranty |
3 years limited |
5 years |
Lifetime limited |
1 year limited |
3 years of limited |
Pros |
+Stylish design +High quality air filtration +Great features – air quality sensor, filter replace indicator, auto mode, timer +Energy star qualified +On lowest setting uses only 7W power |
+Great quality +Powerful, really impressive purification +Many features – odor sensor, air quality indicator, auto mode, remote control, light sensing, mood light, etc +Can be mounted on the wall +Customizable designer panels +5 fan speeds +Energy star qualified |
+Very good quality +Powerful and quiet fan +Many great features – air quality monitor, auto mode, timer, etc +Customizable designer panels +Lifetime warranty +Lock button +Energ star qualified |
+ Powerful + 6 fan speeds + Lot of features – air quality indicator light, filter check + Well made electronic controls + Carrying handle + Energy star qualified |
+Modern design, excellent electronic controls +Lot of features – air sensor, filter replace indicator, auto +Energy star qualified +High CADR ratings |
Cons |
–Ionizer produces ozone but can be turned off –Could be a bigger air inlet –Only 3 fan speeds |
–Wall kit should be purchased separately. It cost around $20 –No programmable timer –815 sq ft works well for normal residential use. If needed for allergy sufferer use, recommended is 408 sq ft |
–I am not 100% sure if ionizer produces ozone, but you can keep it turned off. –Have to choose between filters. Can’t combine them. |
– Could be better construction. The front panel mount is fragile – Only 1-year limited warranty |
–Quite big –Produces ozone but can turn off PlasmaWave –Buzzing noise from PlasmaWave –Hardly functions in Auto mode |
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 |
Indoor Breathing choice |
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 do not give CADRs to their purifier. This should, in no way, bias potential customers against them.
Coway AP-1512 is stylish with a unique design. High-quality filtration, great features – air quality sensor, filter replace indicator, auto mode, timer. Energy star qualified. On lowest setting uses only 7W power.
Winix P450 has a modern design, excellent electronic controls. Many features – air sensor, filter replace indicator, auto mode, remote control, and energy star qualified. High CADR ratings.
Rabbit Air Minus A2 SPA780A is a powerful, really impressive purification, great quality. Many features – odor sensor, air quality indicator, auto mode, remote control, light sensing, mood light, etc. It can be mounted on the wall, customizable designer panels, 5 fan speeds. Energy star qualified. This air purifier includes everything you need.
Alen Breathesmart FIT50 has powerful and quiet fan, very good quality, customizable designer panels, lifetime warranty, “lock” button, air quality monitor, auto mode, timer etc. Energy star qualified.