One noticeable thing was that the Philips 800 Series Air Purifier turns on whenever my dog came past. Like the Princess Smart Air Purifier, it’s Wi-Fi and app enabled, hooking up to the third-party VeSync app for remote control, air quality monitoring, and scheduling operation. In a 2019 study, environmental charity Global Action Plan found that Indoor air pollution could be 3. At that speed it’s fairly noisy, with sound levels reaching around 48dBA, but in general use the lowest setting will be fine, and this takes the noise levels down to 36.

It’s also worth comparing manufacturer figures for the maximum size of room as these can vary enormously, sometimes when the CADR doesn’t. It’s really designed for small spaces of around 10m², but we found its performance better than the 80m³/h CADR might imply. We also attend trade shows and industry events, like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to stay on top of the latest innovations in indoor air quality. We loved how portable and light it was, at just 400g, though we remain sceptical of its claim the filter “inactivates 99 per cent of Covid-19 viruses”.Most impressively, Philips says the filter only needs changing once every three years – a huge improvement on comparable machines – which would represent a sizeable saving in the long term. The Alen is the only other model in our roundup (along with the Blue Pure 211) that can capture contaminants down to . The rear-facing fan, which gives it less height and more portability is a really good design choice.

This small, sleek purifier is so whisper-quiet on its lowest setting that we had to check it was definitely switched on. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. At Cambridge, we’re developing new synthetic materials that are capable of removing the more challenging toxic compounds. pollutants, and while our tests show that it’s not especially powerful, it has enough air-clearing power to handle the average-sized living room and performed especially well in a well-used kitchen/diner. It comes with a glass-fibre Hepa H13 filter, but this purifier goes one better – the entire machine meets the same standard, so it seals away everything it sucks inside while the activated carbon absorbs gases and VOCs.It’s easy to use thanks to the simple fan speed buttons and timer buttons, with a light indicator telling you how good the air quality is, and when it’s good it’s really good. The Pro P2 is a mid-sized tower – just under 58cm tall – with the top accommodating the fan’s grille, the minimal controls, and a 1. But when combined with IAQ best practices — like regular vacuuming and controlling indoor humidity levels throughout the year — the following top-rated air purifiers can help make your home healthier.

I found it no problem to have it on the noisiest setting for a few minutes to get the room up to temperature. My allergies started to clear up and my symptoms got a lot better after using the machine, so I would recommend it. Now as it is still winter and really rather cold, I haven’t tested cool mode as well as I could have.They send you the faulty products and indirectly refuse to arrange recollection of non working products.