Top 5 Best Odor & Chemical Air Purifiers Comparison
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Air Purifier |
Airpura C600 |
Austin Air Healthmate Plus |
Oransi V-HEPA Max |
Alen Breathesmart |
IQAir Multigas GC |
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Coverage (sq ft/m2) |
2000 / 185 |
1500 / 140 |
600 / 56 |
1100 / 102 |
1125 / 105 |
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Filtration system |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·Carbon filter w/26lbs activated carbon ·HEPA-barrier post filter |
·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 ·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 ·Washable pre-filter ·HEPA-pure filter (You can also choose between HEPA-silver, HEPA-OdorCell, HEPA-FreshPlus) ·Ionizer ·Removes 99% of particles greater than 0.3 microns |
·A fan moves air through the filters ·Pre-filter ·MultiGas filter cartridge ·Post-filter sleeve set |
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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 odors, VOC’s, tobacco smoke, particles that can carry viruses |
Pollen, lint, mold spores, pet dander, dust mites, smoke, bacteria, removes gases, light odors, and VOC’s |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, and most household dust, bacterias, and smoke particles. Depending on the filter you |
Pollen, lint, hair, spores, mold, pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, viruses. Removes harmful gasses, chemicals, VOCs, smoke, and other odors. |
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Air change per hour (Based on an average coverage ~400 sq ft) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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Filters price |
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Filters cleaning and (or) change |
Clean pre-filter regularly, replace it annually. Replace Carbon filter every 2 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 every 3 months change once a year. Change HEPA and carbon filters annually. |
Clean pre-filter regularly. Replace HEPA filter annually |
Replace pre-filter every 6-12 months, MultiGas and post-sleeves every 2-3 years |
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Filters cost per year |
Min $242 |
$65 – $120 |
$90 |
$59, $79, $89, or $109 depends on which you choose |
$190 – $350 |
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CADR rating |
Max 560CFM |
Max air delivery 400CFM |
Dust: 230 Smoke: 230 Pollen: 230 |
300 (per energy star test) |
Max air delivery 300CFM |
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Fan speeds |
Variable |
3 |
4 |
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6 |
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Noise level |
28.1 – 62.3 dB |
50 – 66dB. |
34-53 dB(A) |
41.5 – 56dB. From whisper-quiet to heavy rainfall, box |
25-69 dB |
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Controls |
Manual |
Manual |
Electronic |
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 |
90W |
105W |
215W |
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Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
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Ozone emission |
None |
None |
Negligible |
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: 22 / 56 Width: 17 / 43 Depth: 8 / 20 |
Height: 27 / 68 Width: 18 / 46 Depth: 10 / 25 |
Height: 28 / 71 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 16 / 40.5 |
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Weight (lbs / kg) |
45 / 20 |
47 / 21 |
18.5 / 8.4 |
21 / 9.5 |
44 / 20 |
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Warranty |
5 years on parts, 10 years on labor |
5 years |
10 years |
Lifetime limited |
5 years |
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Pros |
+Very powerful +560CFM air delivery +Carbon filter w/26lbs activated carbon +Variable fan speeds +Long warranty +Casters |
+Very powerful moves 400CFM air +Covers large area +15 lbs. of Activated Carbon +Purifies almost everything +5 years warranty |
+Powerful fan, good quality +Good features – air quality sensor, auto mode, night mode, timer, etc. +Built-in carrying handle +10-year warranty |
+Very good quality +Powerful and quiet fan +Many great features – air quality monitor, auto mode, timer, etc +Customizable designer panels +Lifetime warranty +Lock button +Energy star qualified |
+Gases eliminator +High air delivery +Filter change indicator +Timer +Remote control +Carrying handle +5-year warranty +6 fan speeds |
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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 |
–No energy star qualified –Could be quieter at the lowest speed. –Bright display lights –Ionizer creates ozone. It can be turned off. |
–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. |
–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 |
(4.2 / 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.
Summary:
The best way to eliminate odors and chemicals is to use an air purifier with a large amount of carbon. This element absorbs gasses and odors from the air and prevents them from returning. These are the top 5 best odor and chemical air purifiers.
Airpura C600 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 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.
Alen Breathesmart has a very good quality, powerful and quiet fan, many great features – air quality monitor, auto mode, timer, etc. It has customizable designer panels, a lifetime warranty, Lock button. Energy star qualified.
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.
