Top 5 Best Drum Air Purifiers Comparison
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Air Purifier |
Airpura R600 |
Austin Air Healthmate Plus |
Airpura T600 |
IQAir HealthPro compact |
IQAir HealthPro Plus |
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Coverage (sq ft/m2) |
2000 / 185 |
1500 / 140 |
2000 / 185 |
1240 / 115 |
1240 / 115 |
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Filtration system |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Carbon filter w/18lbs activated carbon ·True-HEPA filter ·Removes 99.97% of particles greater than 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 ·TarBarrier Pre-filter ·Carbon filter w/26lbs activated carbon ·HEPA-barrier post filter |
·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 |
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Purifies |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, and most household dust, bacterias, and smoke particles. Removes heavy odors, germs, chemicals, 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, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, and most household dust, bacterias, and smoke particles. Removes heavy odors, germs, chemicals, and VOC’s |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, mites, and most household dust, bacterias, viruses, and allergens. |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, mites, and most household dust, bacterias, viruses, and allergens. |
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Air change per hour (Based on an average coverage ~400 sq ft) |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Filters price |
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Filters cleaning and (or) change |
Clean pre-filter regularly, replace annually. Replace Carbon filter every 2 years. Replace HEPA every 5 years. |
To extend the main filters life, you can buy pre-filter separately for $33. Replace filter kit every 5 years or more often |
Clean pre-filter regularly, replace every 3 months. Replace Carbon filter every 1-2 years. Replace the HEPA barrier annually. |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, HEPA every 2-4 |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, HEPA every 2-4 years. |
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Filters cost per year |
Min $156 |
$65 – $120 |
Min $250 |
$90 – $170 |
$90 – $170 |
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CADR rating |
Max 560CFM |
Max air delivery 400CFM |
Max 560CFM |
Max air delivery 240CFM |
Max air delivery 260CFM |
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Fan speeds |
Variable |
3 |
Variable |
6 |
6 |
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Noise level |
28.1 – 62.3 dB |
50dB – 66dB. |
28.1 – 62.3 dB |
25-69 dB |
25-69 dB |
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Controls |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Electronic |
Electronic |
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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) |
120W |
132W |
120W |
215W |
215W |
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Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
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Ozone emission |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
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Size. Height, Width and Depth (in / cm) |
Height: 23 / 58 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 15 / 38 |
Height: 23 / 58.4 Width: 14.5 / 37 Depth: 14.5 / 37 |
Height: 23 / 58 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 15 / 38 |
Height: 24 / 60 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
Height: 28 / 71 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
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Weight (lbs / kg) |
45 / 20 |
47 / 21 |
49 / 22 |
25 / 11 |
29 / 13 |
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Warranty |
5 years on parts, 10 years on labor |
5 years |
5 years on parts, 10 years on labor |
5 years |
5 years |
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Pros |
+Very powerfull +560CFM air delivey +Carbon filter w/18lbs activated carbon +Variable fan speeds +Long warranty +Casters |
+Very powerfull, moves 400CFM air +Covers large area +15 lbs. of Activated Carbon +Purifies allmost everything +5 years warranty |
+Very powerfull +560CFM air delivey +Carbon filter w/26lbs activated carbon +Variable fan speeds +Long warranty +Casters |
+Powerfull +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 |
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Cons |
–High filter cost per year –Not many features |
–High filters cost per year –Could be more fan speeds –Not many features |
–High filter cost per year –Not many features |
–High filters cost per year –No auto mode |
–High filters cost per year –No auto mode |
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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 |
(4.3 / 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 do not give CADRs to their purifier. This should in no way bias potential customers against them.
Airpura R600 is very powerful, has 560CFM air delivery, carbon filter w/18lbs activated carbon, variable fan speeds, long warranty, casters.
Airpura T600 is very powerful, has 560CFM air delivery, carbon filter w/26lbs activated carbon, variable fan speeds, long warranty, casters.
Austin Air Healthmate Plus is very powerful, moves 400CFM air. Covers 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.
IQAir HealthPro Plus is powerful, covers a large area, has 6 fan speeds, filter change indicator, timer, remote control, carrying handle. 5 years warranty.
