I just want to say, I adore your channel. I'm basically in charge of figuring out what purifiers to get for a clean air org in Seattle and I pretty much go solely based off of your recommendations. I also have a ton of friends in LA right now who I keep recommending purifiers to and I feel so confident I'm making good choices based on y'all's testing and research. You're invaluable. Thank you so much for what you do!
I had issues trying to figure out my first air purifier to buy and was doing research to contradicting websites while asking around on bigger reddits to only unhelpful comments or downright. I found this channel and tried asking on their reddit, though it was small instead. Immediately i got a super helpful reply to my exact question with helpful tips as well. Super friendly. Super knowledgeable. Honestly im writing it here because if there was a review option on reddit i would give him 5 stars.
Glad you found the sub Reddit useful we try to make sure answers get answered and at least you know it’s not someone trying to sell a specific model for extra money.
Great video, as always, thank you! I bought the Levoit Mini before I knew better. We still use it in our smaller bedroom and it seems okay, but I'll likely relegate it to an even smaller office and upgrade at some point. This gives a lot of food for thought, thank you! As a suggestion: A good DIY option to check out might be the mini CR, which uses a 9" Black and Decker fan and can, AFAIK, come in two flavours: 12x12 filters or 12x24 filters.
For smaller rooms and minor pollutants the mini could work but will just be costly if you are changing the filters regularly. It still does clean the air just a lot longer than other options. I want to look at more DIYs as very interested in these designs. Tested a 30x20 CR box and it was the fastest at cleaning our room! But still loud and and takes up a ton of space! But would be great in an emergency like what we are seeing in LA. Glad you liked the video 🫡
Hey! I've seen that you bought the new Winix 5510, this new model uses the "Q Filter", do you know if the "H filter" is compatible with this new model? I am in doubt because the Q filter and the H filter are very similar in appearance but I can't find the measurements of the Q filter. Thank you in advance :)
So Winix said they both have the same amount of carbon but the size is much smaller with the Q filter so you wouldn't be able the H filter with the 5510. Will give more details of the filter dimensions when we publish our review for the 5510.
This wasn't the video I was thinking this was going to be but still good nonetheless. I was envisioning not air purifiers that you want to clean a small room with but air purifiers you'll want to use in your general immediate vicinity (ie a desktop air purifier). It really does seem that the Clean Air Kit's Exhalaron is the only one that meets this requirement since anything smaller end up being bunk either way. I am thinking that the perfect unit for this application may be something like the Exhalaron but with a single filter and a really strong PC Fan, not sure yet I will keep on experimenting.
I could see some diy using 200mm or bigger fan could be a good option for what you want. There is “fandalier” on twitter that creates lots of different types.
When you make a cleaning test, on which speed do you put it? I am asking this as duration of air to be cleaned varies on speed the air purifier is set, Iam I correct? =)
Most of our cleaning tests are made at full speed but we have also started to test a fan speed less than 45 dBA at 3ft away which differs between models but usually speed 1,2 or 3. Yes the clean air delivery rate will drop quite a bit for lower fan speeds - which is one of the reasons why I try to push people to go for larger devices as they can still have a usuful level of performance at lower fan speeds, whilst smaller devices drop too much to be of much use.
The airfanta3pro breaks down into something that can fit in carry-ons though I don't know how much extra room you'd have for other things. You'd have to assemble it at your destination though. The Winix model in this video could fit in a large tote bag. I don't know what security would think about either. Neither are designed to run while traveling. The exceleron has a smaller size with a smaller cadr and I don't know what security would think of the battery packs size, but that one I imagine one could use in a car or similar.
Like what the commenter said the airfanta 3 pro can be broken down into a carry on. Another one to look at is the airfanta 4Lite that is a personal laminar flow so you use directly in front of your face and could be used during the flight if they let you. Be aware many very small air purifiers in the market are usually useless as just to weak to move enough air.
@@HouseFresh And, of course, the best air filter for a flight would be a well fitting respirator - no battery packs or electronics (you're breath is the fan). The Laminar Flow device has to be very very carefully positioned. I think the guy behind airfanta is working on one that sits directly in front of the face so you stay in its zone, but its a prototype. I'd go with a well fitting n95 or elastomeric and assemble your air purifier at destination.
I'm a big fan of the flow mask for flights as I find it more comfortable and easy to get a better fit for my face. I think the use case with the laminar flow is eating but it is tricky to keep in the flow to stay safe.
I bought the Philips 3200 for my bedroom, simply for the lowest advertised noise level of 15dB. Even that easily keeps me awake. So I can't image how anyone could sleep with over 30dB fan noise.
Sorry to hear, I find the 3000 very low but we all have different sensitivities. It might be worth seeing if types of sound work better for you if the Philips keeps you awake. Have the 3200 got a sleep mode?
Yes, sleep mode. The fan sounds louder but 'smoother' at higher speeds, with quieter but rougher fan noise in sleep and auto modes. Maybe I was unlucky, and the fan is spinning slightly off-centre.
Hello, your videos are great. I really need to know if there is a air purifier around the £500 mark, that would be good for cigarette smoke, better than the Winix, but not as expensive as the IQair? Thanks for your help
@@HouseFresh With those electricity prices in the land of the tea currency, wouldn’t it make more sense to run two or three energy-efficient air purifiers instead of relying on a single power-hungry Blast Mini?
lol to tea currency. It could be in some sitations depending on the model you get. However, you will also need to buy multiple filters for the other units so you might end up losing due to extra filter costs. A good option to consider that does have lower energy usage would be the pc fan powered Airfanta 3Pro or the Nukit Tempest Europe that also uses PC fans and super cheap IKEA filters (Review will be coming in a few weeks for this device)
@@HouseFresh When I compared the SA600 to the Blast Mini, I tried to estimate the long-term cost of ownership for both air purifiers, considering the initial purchase price, as well as ongoing costs for filter replacements and electricity. Using the official specifications for filter lifespan and CADR, I found that running two SA600 units on speed 2 (for 5 speed version) was cheaper, quieter, and provided better CADR than running one Blast Mini on speed 1. Although the two SA600 units had higher annual filter costs, their overall operating cost, after including electricity, was lower based on my calculations. However, this conclusion was specific to those particular speed settings and the filter and electricity prices I used at the time, and I didn't include carbon filters. Additionally, I am unsure whether the lifespan specifications provided by Smart Air are accurate, up-to-date, and consistent across their different products, as various sources on their website differ on whether the lifespan refers to a 50% or 20% reduction in performance, and there have been changes to the filters that may have affected their lifespan without corresponding updates to the specifications.
I do think the motor in the SA600 is likely more efficient as it's newer, but with carbon filters, it will get a lot more pricey, but this isn't required for most use cases. The life span data from Smart Air is confusing and we have had a lot of communication with them as some regions show different and I understand a little as it really depends a lot on where you use and the local air quality. In general, I find that using multiple units can be more economical for large spaces as mid-size devices are the biggest market, so you have lots of companies innovating to be the best in this sector.
1) How do you use a battery with AirFanta? Where do you buy? How do you attach and work it? How long is the charge? I had not heard you could use a battery; on your review you hooked it up and it did not work. What do we buy? How do we attach and use? How long does a charge last? 2)Second question: Using in my child's classroom for when she eats at her table (by her table). I don't know if this is the best to do this? It is a small classroom don't have size right now, can update. It is for her specifically. No other students mask. We are an immune compromised family. 3)We run these in home and at night one on each side of bed at first at 8, then at 4, as room is about 150 sq feet. Third question: is running it at 4 all night same turn over of 17 min for that size room? How do I size up or down to figure out what speed I need to run in different spaces? Thank you. Apologies if those questions don't make sense... We appreciate you.
1. I don't believe the original version will work with the battery pack, but the new CARB-certified version can according to Adam Wong-and it's $10 more. 2. For this use case, the Airfanta 3pro would work just as well if it were located anywhere in the room. If it is a small space, it would clean the air many times an hour, so location shouldn't provide a major benefit and could be easier. The Airfanta 4lite is designed to provide laminar flow when eating, although you do have to stay in the right position, which might be challenging for a child. 3. So for that room size, assuming 8ft ceilings, 100 cfm, will give you 5 air changes per hour. Based on my tests, this would be around 3 volts on the digital controller for 3pro, but probably even less. You can use our CADR calculator for other room sizes or higher air changes: housefresh.com/cadr-calculator/ (We plan to improve this but the main elements work.) Robb Wiss and David Elfstrom did some CADR calculations for different voltages. I shared them in our review: housefresh.com/airfanta-3pro-review/. You can use them to help find the right voltage for different room sizes and still keep 5 air changes or more. Your questions made a lot of sense and I hope my answers help. Feel free to also email me if you need more support: danny@housefresh.com
@@HouseFresh Oh! I wrote a reply that vanished... I will write again tomorrow. Thank you so much for the kindness of your time. I appreciate you and the work your org does to keep us safe. I'm immune compromised. This work means everything to me; you make it easy to understand for someone who knows nothing about filters. Do you review far uv as well? I will reply back with the follow-up questions tomorrow, or email you directly, such a kind offer. Mostly concerned with what speed for her classroom, or just by her desk. I have the CA one, however, have not read Adam Wong recommending any battery packs? That is much easier if placed away from her desk for entire classroom. I can get specs hopefully, but won't have by Tues when it turns 7 degrees here, and she can't eat outside (she does in 11 degrees...). I'm really worried for her eating inside. I also am not sure if used for entire classroom if I need two as 18 people in the room (2 grades, 1 class each; this year 16 kids and 2 teachers. Classes are capped at 12 so can be 26 with the two adults). Almost 3am here, I can't re-write this right now to make sense! Very best to you
Thank you for your kind words. We have a set of Nukit Far UVC lights that we are going to be looking at although we don't have enough knowledge to test them the same way we do for our air purifiers. But reading the literature about this technology it does sound something potentially game changing. In studies they got 100 effective air changes per hour using this technology which just isnt possible with standard air purifiers even if you fill the entire room!
For outdoor air pollution, upgrading your car's cabin air filter is the most effective first step. For potential indoor contaminants (like viruses if you have passengers, or allergens like cat dander if you need to transport a cat), you can use almost any air purifier with a pure sine wave inverter. Some air purifiers run natively on DC power, so in those cases, you don't need an inverter-just a cable adapter. For example: 12V DC air purifiers (e.g., Levoit Core Mini or CleanAirKits Triple Exhalaron) can plug into a car's 12V cigarette lighter socket. 24V DC air purifiers (e.g., IKEA UPPÅTVIND or Xiaomi 4 Compact) can connect to a 24V socket, commonly found in trucks. If you need to connect a 12V purifier to a 24V outlet or vice versa, you'll need a DC-DC voltage converter, which is cheaper than a pure sine wave inverter. Note: I might not have perfectly matched the voltage specifications for these models, so it’s a good idea to double-check before purchasing. The general idea remains the same. USB-powered air purifiers are also available. Lastly, there are specialized car air purifiers like the IQAir Atem Car, designed with secure mounting solutions to keep them stable in the car cabin.
All of this👆I want to do a video testing cabin air filters soon and agree it’s the most effective step for most car usage. I think the triple exhalaron or standard exhalaron are best car options and you can use usb or 12v with a car adapter. The iqair atem car is good but it very pricey. We tested a few in the Tesla model 3 that you can see here - housefresh.com/car-air-purifiers/
I expect the energystar is based on with carbon and the figure in the website is with particle only online which is similar to our rough estimate of cadr based on our test data.
@HouseFresh so if I'm not that interested in a carbon filter, the SQAir could be a better choice than bigger purifiers? Do you think that the same happens with other purifiers? Because in my home, I don't have a big problem with gaseous pollutants and VOCs.
According to the Smart Air UK page, the Sqair’s CADR ratings are as follows: • HEPA E12 without carbon: 315 m³/hr • HEPA E12 with carbon filter: 190 m³/hr • HEPA H13 without carbon: 220 m³/hr • HEPA H13 with carbon filter: 135 m³/hr. HEPA E12 is the standard particle filter that comes with the air purifier. (Strictly speaking, under current standards, E12 should be referred to as EPA, not HEPA.)
@@wkov-hc7pr Yes, the difference is surprisingly large, much more than you'd typically see with other air purifiers. It’s likely due to poor engineering. The fan doesn’t generate enough pressure to push air effectively through both the (H)EPA and carbon filters, resulting in such a significant drop in CADR. For the same reason, it also lacks a pre-filter, which could have helped extend the life of the main filter. Additionally, even with just the E12 filter, airflow decreases quickly as the filter gets dirty, meaning it needs to be replaced more frequently.
Also, I'm a video producer and editor by trade and I don't know what I can offer, but I want y'all to get out to so many more people. I Don't know if socials editing or anything would be useful to y'all (I know you kind of do already) but if there were any way I could be involved I'd want to.
Sadly none of these look to be of interest of me, mostly because the proprietary filters [and well NO EU warehouse shipping]. [Still waiting for Nukkit to get a EU warehouse for their units though. else I might just wait till the PJAMA party at Ikea to swipe a starkvind with a large discount [20 euro/100 euro off]]
@@HouseFresh Will wait for the review, hope they come to a EU warehouse soon. might get one and mod the hell out of it, to fully incorporate it within home-assistant
I have already modded one with industrial Noctua fans and noctua hubs and power supplies. It looks a bit DIY but I think it has to be the most powerful small air purifier on the planet right now :P I need to get into home-assistant as I have Google home stuff and it's totally useless.
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I just want to say, I adore your channel. I'm basically in charge of figuring out what purifiers to get for a clean air org in Seattle and I pretty much go solely based off of your recommendations. I also have a ton of friends in LA right now who I keep recommending purifiers to and I feel so confident I'm making good choices based on y'all's testing and research. You're invaluable. Thank you so much for what you do!
If there are any ideas you have in ways we can improve or issues to look at please let us know.
I had issues trying to figure out my first air purifier to buy and was doing research to contradicting websites while asking around on bigger reddits to only unhelpful comments or downright. I found this channel and tried asking on their reddit, though it was small instead. Immediately i got a super helpful reply to my exact question with helpful tips as well. Super friendly. Super knowledgeable. Honestly im writing it here because if there was a review option on reddit i would give him 5 stars.
Glad you found the sub Reddit useful we try to make sure answers get answered and at least you know it’s not someone trying to sell a specific model for extra money.
Great video, as always, thank you! I bought the Levoit Mini before I knew better. We still use it in our smaller bedroom and it seems okay, but I'll likely relegate it to an even smaller office and upgrade at some point. This gives a lot of food for thought, thank you!
As a suggestion: A good DIY option to check out might be the mini CR, which uses a 9" Black and Decker fan and can, AFAIK, come in two flavours: 12x12 filters or 12x24 filters.
For smaller rooms and minor pollutants the mini could work but will just be costly if you are changing the filters regularly. It still does clean the air just a lot longer than other options.
I want to look at more DIYs as very interested in these designs. Tested a 30x20 CR box and it was the fastest at cleaning our room! But still loud and and takes up a ton of space! But would be great in an emergency like what we are seeing in LA.
Glad you liked the video 🫡
Love my Winix A231
Yeah a great unit! 🤜
Hey! I've seen that you bought the new Winix 5510, this new model uses the "Q Filter", do you know if the "H filter" is compatible with this new model? I am in doubt because the Q filter and the H filter are very similar in appearance but I can't find the measurements of the Q filter. Thank you in advance :)
So Winix said they both have the same amount of carbon but the size is much smaller with the Q filter so you wouldn't be able the H filter with the 5510. Will give more details of the filter dimensions when we publish our review for the 5510.
This wasn't the video I was thinking this was going to be but still good nonetheless. I was envisioning not air purifiers that you want to clean a small room with but air purifiers you'll want to use in your general immediate vicinity (ie a desktop air purifier). It really does seem that the Clean Air Kit's Exhalaron is the only one that meets this requirement since anything smaller end up being bunk either way. I am thinking that the perfect unit for this application may be something like the Exhalaron but with a single filter and a really strong PC Fan, not sure yet I will keep on experimenting.
I could see some diy using 200mm or bigger fan could be a good option for what you want. There is “fandalier” on twitter that creates lots of different types.
When you make a cleaning test, on which speed do you put it? I am asking this as duration of air to be cleaned varies on speed the air purifier is set, Iam I correct? =)
Most of our cleaning tests are made at full speed but we have also started to test a fan speed less than 45 dBA at 3ft away which differs between models but usually speed 1,2 or 3. Yes the clean air delivery rate will drop quite a bit for lower fan speeds - which is one of the reasons why I try to push people to go for larger devices as they can still have a usuful level of performance at lower fan speeds, whilst smaller devices drop too much to be of much use.
Which purifiers are small enough for air lone travel? That can maybe fit in a carryon? TiA!!
The airfanta3pro breaks down into something that can fit in carry-ons though I don't know how much extra room you'd have for other things. You'd have to assemble it at your destination though. The Winix model in this video could fit in a large tote bag. I don't know what security would think about either. Neither are designed to run while traveling. The exceleron has a smaller size with a smaller cadr and I don't know what security would think of the battery packs size, but that one I imagine one could use in a car or similar.
Like what the commenter said the airfanta 3 pro can be broken down into a carry on. Another one to look at is the airfanta 4Lite that is a personal laminar flow so you use directly in front of your face and could be used during the flight if they let you. Be aware many very small air purifiers in the market are usually useless as just to weak to move enough air.
@@HouseFresh And, of course, the best air filter for a flight would be a well fitting respirator - no battery packs or electronics (you're breath is the fan). The Laminar Flow device has to be very very carefully positioned. I think the guy behind airfanta is working on one that sits directly in front of the face so you stay in its zone, but its a prototype. I'd go with a well fitting n95 or elastomeric and assemble your air purifier at destination.
I'm a big fan of the flow mask for flights as I find it more comfortable and easy to get a better fit for my face. I think the use case with the laminar flow is eating but it is tricky to keep in the flow to stay safe.
I bought the Philips 3200 for my bedroom, simply for the lowest advertised noise level of 15dB. Even that easily keeps me awake. So I can't image how anyone could sleep with over 30dB fan noise.
Sorry to hear, I find the 3000 very low but we all have different sensitivities. It might be worth seeing if types of sound work better for you if the Philips keeps you awake. Have the 3200 got a sleep mode?
Yes, sleep mode. The fan sounds louder but 'smoother' at higher speeds, with quieter but rougher fan noise in sleep and auto modes. Maybe I was unlucky, and the fan is spinning slightly off-centre.
Worth reaching out to Philips support as it could be a problem with that particular unit.
How about the Philips 900? Thank you
Will add to the list to look at. Philips has so many different models !
Will you review the Winix T800?
Yes it’s in editing I think it’s the T810. Soon!
Hello, your videos are great. I really need to know if there is a air purifier around the £500 mark, that would be good for cigarette smoke, better than the Winix, but not as expensive as the IQair? Thanks for your help
Smart air blast mini with carbon is under 500 review here housefresh.com/blast-mini-review/
Sadly seems the carbon version is out of stock at moment.
@@HouseFresh With those electricity prices in the land of the tea currency, wouldn’t it make more sense to run two or three energy-efficient air purifiers instead of relying on a single power-hungry Blast Mini?
lol to tea currency.
It could be in some sitations depending on the model you get. However, you will also need to buy multiple filters for the other units so you might end up losing due to extra filter costs.
A good option to consider that does have lower energy usage would be the pc fan powered Airfanta 3Pro or the Nukit Tempest Europe that also uses PC fans and super cheap IKEA filters (Review will be coming in a few weeks for this device)
@@HouseFresh When I compared the SA600 to the Blast Mini, I tried to estimate the long-term cost of ownership for both air purifiers, considering the initial purchase price, as well as ongoing costs for filter replacements and electricity.
Using the official specifications for filter lifespan and CADR, I found that running two SA600 units on speed 2 (for 5 speed version) was cheaper, quieter, and provided better CADR than running one Blast Mini on speed 1. Although the two SA600 units had higher annual filter costs, their overall operating cost, after including electricity, was lower based on my calculations.
However, this conclusion was specific to those particular speed settings and the filter and electricity prices I used at the time, and I didn't include carbon filters.
Additionally, I am unsure whether the lifespan specifications provided by Smart Air are accurate, up-to-date, and consistent across their different products, as various sources on their website differ on whether the lifespan refers to a 50% or 20% reduction in performance, and there have been changes to the filters that may have affected their lifespan without corresponding updates to the specifications.
I do think the motor in the SA600 is likely more efficient as it's newer, but with carbon filters, it will get a lot more pricey, but this isn't required for most use cases.
The life span data from Smart Air is confusing and we have had a lot of communication with them as some regions show different and I understand a little as it really depends a lot on where you use and the local air quality.
In general, I find that using multiple units can be more economical for large spaces as mid-size devices are the biggest market, so you have lots of companies innovating to be the best in this sector.
In Europe we only have the winix a330 is the same as the a230?
I thought it was called Zero hit does all seem to use the a330 name so this is also the same model.
@ thx mate
Trying to find an air purifier, which doesn’t really look like an air purifier.. like a plant or table, one which is compact and high performance
IKEA stark find table is the best one I have seen. Working on review at the moment so will be out soon.
1) How do you use a battery with AirFanta? Where do you buy? How do you attach and work it? How long is the charge? I had not heard you could use a battery; on your review you hooked it up and it did not work. What do we buy? How do we attach and use? How long does a charge last?
2)Second question: Using in my child's classroom for when she eats at her table (by her table). I don't know if this is the best to do this? It is a small classroom don't have size right now, can update. It is for her specifically. No other students mask. We are an immune compromised family.
3)We run these in home and at night one on each side of bed at first at 8, then at 4, as room is about 150 sq feet. Third question: is running it at 4 all night same turn over of 17 min for that size room? How do I size up or down to figure out what speed I need to run in different spaces?
Thank you. Apologies if those questions don't make sense... We appreciate you.
1. I don't believe the original version will work with the battery pack, but the new CARB-certified version can according to Adam Wong-and it's $10 more.
2. For this use case, the Airfanta 3pro would work just as well if it were located anywhere in the room. If it is a small space, it would clean the air many times an hour, so location shouldn't provide a major benefit and could be easier. The Airfanta 4lite is designed to provide laminar flow when eating, although you do have to stay in the right position, which might be challenging for a child.
3. So for that room size, assuming 8ft ceilings, 100 cfm, will give you 5 air changes per hour. Based on my tests, this would be around 3 volts on the digital controller for 3pro, but probably even less. You can use our CADR calculator for other room sizes or higher air changes: housefresh.com/cadr-calculator/ (We plan to improve this but the main elements work.)
Robb Wiss and David Elfstrom did some CADR calculations for different voltages. I shared them in our review: housefresh.com/airfanta-3pro-review/. You can use them to help find the right voltage for different room sizes and still keep 5 air changes or more.
Your questions made a lot of sense and I hope my answers help. Feel free to also email me if you need more support: danny@housefresh.com
@@HouseFresh Oh! I wrote a reply that vanished... I will write again tomorrow. Thank you so much for the kindness of your time. I appreciate you and the work your org does to keep us safe. I'm immune compromised. This work means everything to me; you make it easy to understand for someone who knows nothing about filters. Do you review far uv as well? I will reply back with the follow-up questions tomorrow, or email you directly, such a kind offer. Mostly concerned with what speed for her classroom, or just by her desk. I have the CA one, however, have not read Adam Wong recommending any battery packs? That is much easier if placed away from her desk for entire classroom. I can get specs hopefully, but won't have by Tues when it turns 7 degrees here, and she can't eat outside (she does in 11 degrees...). I'm really worried for her eating inside. I also am not sure if used for entire classroom if I need two as 18 people in the room (2 grades, 1 class each; this year 16 kids and 2 teachers. Classes are capped at 12 so can be 26 with the two adults). Almost 3am here, I can't re-write this right now to make sense! Very best to you
Thank you for your kind words. We have a set of Nukit Far UVC lights that we are going to be looking at although we don't have enough knowledge to test them the same way we do for our air purifiers. But reading the literature about this technology it does sound something potentially game changing. In studies they got 100 effective air changes per hour using this technology which just isnt possible with standard air purifiers even if you fill the entire room!
Does anything exist for the car ?
For outdoor air pollution, upgrading your car's cabin air filter is the most effective first step.
For potential indoor contaminants (like viruses if you have passengers, or allergens like cat dander if you need to transport a cat), you can use almost any air purifier with a pure sine wave inverter.
Some air purifiers run natively on DC power, so in those cases, you don't need an inverter-just a cable adapter. For example:
12V DC air purifiers (e.g., Levoit Core Mini or CleanAirKits Triple Exhalaron) can plug into a car's 12V cigarette lighter socket.
24V DC air purifiers (e.g., IKEA UPPÅTVIND or Xiaomi 4 Compact) can connect to a 24V socket, commonly found in trucks.
If you need to connect a 12V purifier to a 24V outlet or vice versa, you'll need a DC-DC voltage converter, which is cheaper than a pure sine wave inverter.
Note: I might not have perfectly matched the voltage specifications for these models, so it’s a good idea to double-check before purchasing. The general idea remains the same.
USB-powered air purifiers are also available.
Lastly, there are specialized car air purifiers like the IQAir Atem Car, designed with secure mounting solutions to keep them stable in the car cabin.
All of this👆I want to do a video testing cabin air filters soon and agree it’s the most effective step for most car usage.
I think the triple exhalaron or standard exhalaron are best car options and you can use usb or 12v with a car adapter.
The iqair atem car is good but it very pricey.
We tested a few in the Tesla model 3 that you can see here - housefresh.com/car-air-purifiers/
Something I find odd is that Smart Air claims that the SQAir achieves a CADR of 315 m3/h.
I expect the energystar is based on with carbon and the figure in the website is with particle only online which is similar to our rough estimate of cadr based on our test data.
@HouseFresh so if I'm not that interested in a carbon filter, the SQAir could be a better choice than bigger purifiers? Do you think that the same happens with other purifiers? Because in my home, I don't have a big problem with gaseous pollutants and VOCs.
According to the Smart Air UK page, the Sqair’s CADR ratings are as follows:
• HEPA E12 without carbon: 315 m³/hr
• HEPA E12 with carbon filter: 190 m³/hr
• HEPA H13 without carbon: 220 m³/hr
• HEPA H13 with carbon filter: 135 m³/hr.
HEPA E12 is the standard particle filter that comes with the air purifier.
(Strictly speaking, under current standards, E12 should be referred to as EPA, not HEPA.)
Wow! I didn't know the carbon filter made that much difference.
@@wkov-hc7pr Yes, the difference is surprisingly large, much more than you'd typically see with other air purifiers. It’s likely due to poor engineering. The fan doesn’t generate enough pressure to push air effectively through both the (H)EPA and carbon filters, resulting in such a significant drop in CADR. For the same reason, it also lacks a pre-filter, which could have helped extend the life of the main filter. Additionally, even with just the E12 filter, airflow decreases quickly as the filter gets dirty, meaning it needs to be replaced more frequently.
Also, I'm a video producer and editor by trade and I don't know what I can offer, but I want y'all to get out to so many more people. I Don't know if socials editing or anything would be useful to y'all (I know you kind of do already) but if there were any way I could be involved I'd want to.
Email me danny@housefresh.com
Xiaomi Mi 4 Pro???
I'm still the process of testing and reviewing the Xiaomi 4 compact so it might make the updated list.
Sadly none of these look to be of interest of me, mostly because the proprietary filters [and well NO EU warehouse shipping]. [Still waiting for Nukkit to get a EU warehouse for their units though. else I might just wait till the PJAMA party at Ikea to swipe a starkvind with a large discount [20 euro/100 euro off]]
Understand you might like the Nukit tempest Europe review that we are working on.
I’ve heard they are moving to an EU warehouse soon.
@@HouseFresh Will wait for the review, hope they come to a EU warehouse soon.
might get one and mod the hell out of it, to fully incorporate it within home-assistant
I have already modded one with industrial Noctua fans and noctua hubs and power supplies. It looks a bit DIY but I think it has to be the most powerful small air purifier on the planet right now :P I need to get into home-assistant as I have Google home stuff and it's totally useless.