Best Air Purifiers 2022 - 72 Purifiers Objectively Reviewed
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- 2023 UPDATE - Our Best Air Purifiers 2023 video is now live here - • Best Air Purifiers 202...
We review 72 different air purifiers at all price points to find the 10 best air purifiers for 2022. What's the best for you home? Find out now!
1,000+ Square Feet Coverage
Buy Oransi Mod - geni.us/fZlzs (Amazon)
Buy Medify MA-112 - geni.us/3unIMq (Amazon)
Buy Rabbit Air A3 - geni.us/uhXbxS (Amazon)
500-1,000 Square Feet Coverage
Buy BlueAir Pure 211+ - geni.us/BCqi5D (Amazon)
Buy Levoit LV-H134 - geni.us/BlJPF (Amazon)
Buy Dyson Pure Cool DP04 - geni.us/sXnAr1B (Amazon)
Buy Pure Cool TP04 - geni.us/WtjL (Amazon)
250-500 Square Feet Coverage
Buy Winix 5500-2 - geni.us/BLBYm (Amazon)
Buy Coway 1512HH - geni.us/Vu5s (Amazon)
0-250 Square Feet Coverage
Buy Levoit Core 300S - geni.us/dB7K (Amazon)
Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
0:41 How We Test
3:33 Best Air Purifiers
3:43 1000+ Sq. Ft.
8:03 500-1000 Sq. Ft.
12:29 250-500 Sq. Ft.
15:01 0-250 Sq. Ft.
16:35 Replacement Filters
17:31 Summary
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1,000+ Square Feet Coverage
Buy Oransi Mod - geni.us/fZlzs (Amazon)
Buy Medify MA-112 - geni.us/3unIMq (Amazon)
Buy Rabbit Air A3 - geni.us/uhXbxS (Amazon)
500-1,000 Square Feet Coverage
Buy BlueAir Pure 211+ - geni.us/BCqi5D (Amazon)
Buy Levoit LV-H134 - geni.us/BlJPF (Amazon)
Buy Dyson Pure Cool DP04 - geni.us/sXnAr1B (Amazon)
Buy Pure Cool TP04 - geni.us/WtjL (Amazon)
250-500 Square Feet Coverage
Buy Winix 5500-2 - geni.us/BLBYm (Amazon)
Buy Coway 1512HH - geni.us/Vu5s (Amazon)
0-250 Square Feet Coverage
Buy Levoit Core 300S - geni.us/dB7K (Amazon)
Can you do a video on Brivv air purifier? It uses natural compostable filters like moss, coconut shells and charcoal...
They claim to be a really good product and I'd like to know what an objective professional can tell me now that it's been a successful Kickstarter
@@wombat7961 Once they get off Kickstarter I'll take a look.
Generally, I avoid Kickstarter products. Just too often they don't launch or take forever to launch or don't live up to the claims.
Is there a way that you can make a video on air purifier radiation? I saw some reviews on Amazon an Levoit. Thank you
@@MariaOrtiz-il9fq The risk of EMF radiation is very low (based on my understanding). Those reviewers on Amazon may be confusing radiation with ionization / ozone, which I've got a detailed write up here - moderncastle.com/air-ionizer-dangers/
This write-up from Quora dives deeper into discussing the risks (which aren't significant) to more traditional EMF radiation - www.quora.com/How-dangerous-is-the-radiation-emitted-from-air-purifiers
Have you (if not, can you) measured a DIY corsi-rosenthal box?
This dude is breathing the freshest air in 2022
I saw the thumbnail then followed into this comment and absolutely lost it 😂
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Now let’s test if he would outlive the average human by air purification
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For someone whose doing research about the right purifiers, this video did an amazing job at helping me understand what I wanted for my home. Appreciate how much and time went into providing results for each filter. ❤
You're too kind :) Thanks so much and I'm glad our video was able to help!
Same lol this video was perfect for me at the moment.
@@izdatbOi Yay! Glad the video could help 😄
@@ModernCastle Me too lol purifier comes in tomorrow 😂
@@izdatbOi Nice!
Great video! Very knowledgeable and thorough with most of the questions I would have in selecting an air purifier.
Thank you very much! I'm glad to hear it was helpful to you.
This is one of the best break down I have every listen to in any category of videos on RUclips. You did an exceptional job.
You're too kind. Thanks so much, Barrett! Really appreciate your feedback and I'm glad to hear we're making something that's awesome.
Hi, this video is sooo helpful! I will subscribe to your channel now. ☺️ Question for you - which out of the 1000+ sq ft models has the most carbon? This is what I’m looking for since our space has a lot of odor.
Thank you!
Oransi mod has the most carbon in it.
Hello Team, thank you for the very helpful video. Did you also review the Coway Airmega 400? It has been diffifult to find any independent reviews and comparisons of it versus any of the top-recommended 1000+ sq ft models. Kind regards
Unfortunately, we haven't reviewed that model yet. But it's on our list.
Fantastic comprehensive review. Thanks for demystifying Air purifiers
Our pleasure!
You rock man, info really came in handy! We are about to purchase and were looking for this type of video exactly.
You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help.
I got a RabbitAir A3 with the odor eliminator custom filter and couldn't be happier. I don't use the negative ion generator and typically only set it to low/medium speeds for my apartment. I wanted something that could reduce the smell from my cigarette smoking neighbors, and this thing absolutely fixed the problem.
Nice! Glad it's working well. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I just found your channel while doing some research on air purifier. I am learning so much.
What would you recommend for an open concept living room and kitchen, we have a dog and a very busy household? We also cook several times a day. I want something that would cover the whole second level of our house. Thanks
For your open concept area I would go with the Oransi mod - amzn.to/319Bhj8
You could do the same for your 2nd level, but I would guess it's more rooms, less open concept up stairs. Probably better to buy room specific purifiers.
I'd do BlueAir Pure 211+ amzn.to/3M0OWia for your big rooms
And Winix 5500-2 for your smaller / medium sized rooms - amzn.to/2RjmiBk
Fantastic review. Three things to factor in are 1. the amount of carbon granules provided in each filter 2. the total surface area of the HEPAfilter determined by measuring the length and width ofeach plead x number of pleades and last but not least the country of origin for the filters. Some countries are known for particularly higher quality products than others. Overall, I thihk the Winix is hard to beat in that offers a satisfactory amount of carbon granules, hepa filtration area, air quality monitor, and the filters and machine are made in Korea. For under $175 it's my pick. For higher end, Austin air is powerful.
Well said on every point. Thanks for your additions to the conversation, Brian!
My man truly cares about his air! Even has a hypoallergenic dog!! Great review as always!
Lol, indeed.
Thanks so much!
HI! Great review and graphic of air purifiers. The one I am most confused about is the BlueAir211+, which I am considering. Does it have any ion generating properties? I want to avoid that (or UV purification) but the description according to the manufacturer is a bit unclear. Thank you.
Yes, it does generic ionic particles.
Thanks for showing the noise level as it runs, I am one of the people who like a loud purifier so I can have white noise when I sleep at night.
My pleasure.
Glad to hear it was helpful.
My sister sent me the Hunter digital air purifier in 2021 due to the Oregon fires. It really helped to a degree in my place because I was so close to the fires along the gorge.
Scary stuff. I imagine you needed to change those filters pretty often.
I feel that thag Winix is a pretty solid choice it filters a lot better than a lot of other filters in the list and has a range of 360 sqft that’s a whole room right there. Getting it for myself thanks for the vod
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.
Thanks to your comment. I did some research and bought one myself! Thank you!
@@sunnyx213 You're welcome!
Thank you for doing the work for me. After just a few searches your video came up and took the info I had gathered and added a bit more and helped me decide on what to purchase. I don't decide these things easily. Saved me a lot of time and brain strain.👍
Glad I could help!
Which one did you pick?
@@aferlenda05 Levoit Core 300. Should be delivered by tomorrow. I'll try to remember to come back and update how they are ( one for my room and one for my daughter). We have horrible allergies that are crazy in spring.
@@samim6809 you didn’t remember I need the input lol.
@@RealNaisuCinema sorry but have been in hospital for a post surgery hematoma. Back fusion lead to some yucky stuff. Home in bed and doped up. 🤪 BUT!!!... The air purifier is great. Don't forget to take bag off filter inside unit before starting. Lol! Low is like white noise to me. High has some volume but not bad and you wouldn't need that on for long. Seems to move air well. Daughter opened a smelly perfume (as a test) and the air cleared out quickly. I'm very happy with size also. I'm happy with this purchase.
This video was Super easy to understand 👍🏽
Thank you!
Thank you Derek, your review helped me settle on a newer model Levoit (600s). Unfortunately, I had to run and get it at Best Buy so no affiliate love (also wildfires really suck).
My pleasure. Glad my video could help.
And no problem. When you need it quick, you need it quick.
How it's doing
I bought the Oransi Mod. I live in a 900 sf 2 BR, separate living/dining/kitchen apartment and have noticed a significant change in air quality throughout the entire apartment. I wanted something that would clean the entire apartment if the rooms were open. I keep my 2nd bedroom and bathroom doors closed. I probably could’ve made due with the Mod Jr, but I figured I’d get better traction out of the Mod. They’re nearly the same size though and the Jr is 200.00 less. It’s up to 875 sf vs the Mod at up to $1250 sf. I never thought a purifier like this would be in my price range, but I was able to use Affirm to break the payments up over 6 mos which made it affordable and no finance charges or credit interest. Just 6 mos of interest free payments and it’s paid in full. Shipping was free and delivered within 3 days of placing the order online. I bought the package deal with a replacement filter that was on sale on their website. It’s a very simple no frills but all the thrills purifier. No app and no visual dashboard to see air quality stats. But it doesn’t need all that because it simply gets the job done. The filter is a reasonable price and doesn’t require replacement as often as some inferior overpriced models. I’m definitely happy with the purchase. The only con is that I don’t like the fabric on the exterior and had to buy a screen to place over and around it so my cat wouldn’t scratch it or run against it. I used a sheer screen and metal framed small reptile cage to cover it. You literally turn the Oransi Mod on set the level and forget it. Best purchase ever. Highly Recommend it. That said I have two of the H13 Core 300 small room Levoits that I bought several years ago and they’re both work horses and still work great. I bought a large room LV-PUR131 levoit that had very over priced replacement filters, needed 2 replaced frequently, and it no longer turned on after about a year and 1/2 of use. Tried resetting but no power at all. It went 6 mos past the warranty. Unless it’s a small unit for a room where I keep the door closed like the second bedroom and bathroom I will never buy Levoit again. They have a 1 year warranty vs the 3 year Oransi warranty. The reliability and air cleaning ability between the two brands is a no brainer.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
Wow!! Thank you so much for your comment!! I was 🤏 this close to just now buying the larger Levoit + the smaller 300 for my craft room. I’ve had that brand in other completely unrelated (non electric) household things before & loved it but after reading your comment, I’ll definitely research the price of filters in Australia & closer look at the warranty periods first!! I’ve never owned an Air Purifier before so I’m heavily relying on videos (this video is excellent!!) & comments like yours to help guide me. I have 2 cats too so what you said about the one with the material cover thing is definitely something I’ll have to keep in mind too!! I don’t think my babes would scratch at it (maybe🫤) but good God that material if one brushes up against it, I can just imagine so I’ll keep that in mind too when considering…
Thank you so much for your detailed comment!! I got a lot from it. You may of saved me an expensive “mistake” & helped me get my monies worth with whatever I do decide on. Big downside to getting your 1st of anything is it’s easy to make an expensive mistake or choose something less efficient cause I wouldn’t know the difference. Thank you!!!! 🤗💜
@@KIP_KnowledgeIsPower May i ask what you decided to get?I have 5 dogs and 2 cats, would appriciate your input
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You obviously work for the company! 😂
@@kingtrance307 I thought the same. The way the affirm payments were broken up. 🤣
The most detail and comprehensive video made about air purifiers. Appreciate the effort and time went into this video.
You're too kind. Thanks so much!
I am hoping we can make our 2023 version of this video even better. We've got some new tests including ozone, wind speed, better filter cost analysis, and more.
Thank you for the video it has been very helpful . For a room that is 750 ft2 / 60m2 that has very high ceilings 11.5 ft(3.5m) would you recommend a taller air filter ? Looking at the Dysons and you mentioned there is not much difference just the design.
The height of the Dyson's isn't so tall that it's going to make any notable difference.
You just need something with raw airflow / high CADR
I would suggest the Medify MA-112. See here - moderncastle.com/go/medify-ma-112-air-purifier
Ok! I got two off of this list! I hope they work good. Thank you for this detailed video! Extremely helpful!
You're very welcome!
Waiting for my 300S to arrive, glad I made the right choice!
Nice! I don't think you'll be disappointed. Great machine for the price.
For a 1 bedroom apartment (~800 Sq ft) do you recommend getting 1 large air purifier for the entire place, or 2-3 smaller ones in different rooms? (one for the bedroom, one for the main living area, etc).
I'd just get 1 big one for a 1 bedroom apartment. Keep it simple.
one for the bedroom and one for living room/kitchen. And you are more likely to get big discounted prices for the smaller ones ( more competitive/models).
Outstanding review!!
Thank you!
My pleasure!
Great video. I just have a question, what do you think of the shark -air purifier 4?
Not one we've tested yet, so I cannot say for sure.
Shark seems very hit or miss. Their high end appliances are fantastic, but a lot of their low / mid-range stuff leaves much to be desired. I would expect the same from their air purifiers.
This is a great video. I have a Medify MA-112. Of note, the model I have is the variant with the H14 HEPA/UV light. I have a big room, and my issue with a lot of purifiers is that on the higher speeds, they are all pretty loud, and on the lower speeds they don't move a lot of air. The MA-112 moves more air on its lowest two speeds than most other models do on their highest, and so you can get a lot of filtration without a lot of sound. My big criticism of the unit is the short filter durations. They are rated only for around 5 months, and, as you would guess for a unit that uses two massive high-quality HEPA filters, expensive to replace. As you noted in your review, it is a fundamentally basic unit without advanced features, which may also turn some off given the price. That said, it is very good at doing the core thing you want in a purifier, which is high airflow + very good filters = quick reduction of particulate matter/allergens.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Very helpful. I agree with basically everything here.
Big noise = big air movement
But no one wants a super loud purifier on all the time...bit of a catch 22 when it comes to air purification, especially for larger areas
@@ModernCastle Yeah, I'm not crazy about the filter change intervals, but the performance of this unit is unquestionable. In a 1,000+ square foot room, the (EPA AQI) PM2.5 level started at 105, the filter was turned on, and an hour and a half later PM2.5 levels were 0. Measurements were made with a PurpleAir PA-I. It turned pretty dirty air into exceptionally clean air in no time, and seeing the number fall (and my allergies improve) definitely justifies the purchase price and operating expenses.
Change filters every 5 months?! I thought the large units allowed for filters to be changed less often.
I just checked the video again and it says the filters last 6-18 months... you are only getting 5 months consistently? Does the unit automatically say "Time to change filter'?
@@utrutr6013 Medify requires the filter be changed every 4-5 months in order to maintain the warranty (they push a filter replacement program where they autoship it every 4th or 5th month). My thought is that the HEPA portion of the filter could last closer to 12-18+ months, but if you do this, you will no longer have the lifetime warranty.
I like the unit, but since getting it, one major complaint I have is that the HEPA filter and the carbon pellet chamber are integrated together to make a single filter unit. However, they obviously do not wear at the same rate. They don't have all that much carbon, and the carbon pellets probably exhaust pretty quickly. However, the HEPA filter itself is large and thick, and at the 4-5 month interval, it is probably functioning even better than when new (as HEPA filters initially IMPROVE in their filtration effectiveness over time.) But, as this is a single-piece filter, you have to replace the entire filter unit, which adds more cost.
This complaint also applies to numerous other models, such as the Coway Airmega 300/400, which also use an integrated filter unit (mind you, it is rated for a longer filter change interval). Beyond that, the MA-112 is priced comparably to some high-end units that use a separate HEPA filter and a separate carbon filter (and generally contain more carbon). While I like the unit overall, and it is incredibly good at particulate filtration, this is definitely something prospective buyers should think about. Additionally, if they are really concerned about VOCs, this is (along with most of the commonly-discussed units on the market) probably not the best match.
I ended up going with the Rabbit Air A3. I liked the iOS capability and my house is roughly 1600sqft so this will definitely be nice for the largest area of my house. I really like the option to choose what custom filter we wanted too. I went with odor control because we have cats. It came with a 90 day money back so that was cool too just in case. Altogether I spent roughly $830. Thanks for helping brotha!
Good choice! I hope it works well for you. Thanks so much for the kind words. Glad to hear the video was helpufl.
@@ModernCastle Update, it still works great! Helps during the allergy season. Also, I gave friends who are allergic to cats and they had no issues last time coming over. So it was nice that the air purifier helped with that.
@@stevensalinas9373 That's great news! Glad to hear it's working out so well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for these detailed reviews ! What are your thoughts regarding the Formaldehyde version for Dyson ? Is it something justifying choosing a Dyson Air Purifier over other brands ?
For the vast majority of consumers, it's just not worth the extra money. Very few homes / offices have a formaldehyde problem. If yours does, this absolutely, it's worth it. But for most, there are better options for less money.
@@ModernCastle Thanks for your answer, it kind of confirms what I was thinking.
@@TheNompourri You're welcome
Thanks amigo. Levoit 300s for our master bedroom it is. Appreciate you.
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.
Bro the amount of research you put into it and how organised it was I swear down you made finding the right one for me so god fuc*ing easy! THANK YOU 😊
You're too kind. thanks so much! Glad to hear the video was able to answer all of your questions.
If anything else comes up be sure to check out our 2023 version of this video which came out last month - ruclips.net/video/5Q7Rx0AasBQ/видео.html&lc=UgyaifdWHt6Y_1xbE_B4AaABAg
Can I just say RUclips has made being an informed shopper such a pleasant experience.
Lol, glad we can help!
Great review. What are your thoughts regarding the release of ozone by some hepa filtration devices?
HEPA filters do not release any ozone.
Ionizers release ozone, which are fairly uncommon among most air purifiers. In cases where we do so ionizers they are so low power they either create no ozone or very little.
Get one with an on off option, and CARB certified. If you have asthma, avoid the ionization option. If you have strong odors you need a purifier with crap tons of carbon. Like in the lbs. Check out these: Allen, Oransi, Aeris, IQair, Austin. Dyson (yes, Dyson, trust me, they work very well) Those are your best bets from research and experience.
Thank you for making this video. Looking for an in-depth video analysis on air purifyers as a first-time consumer.
Glad it was helpful!
Question: Does the Square feet coverage really matter, can I just keep running the air purifier for a longer time to achieve results to a model that covers more Square feet?
In general, it matters.
There is a limit to how far the air can be distributed, especially if it's a less than open space.
Additionally, you also have new particulates entering your space all the time. Every time you enter / leave a room, open a door, open a window, cook, clean, etc.
If you lived a perfectly sealed room then a small purifier would eventually clean it all.
Cooking can create 10x more air polution compare to outside air.
@@rob4197 That's true. All the more reason to keep an air purifier in your kitchen.
You should do a test in super polluted environments and have a friend with asthma or allergies try them out and see which one gives them the most relief. Try it with pet odors too. See how fast they go away.
Thanks for your suggestions! I'll keep those in mind for future videos.
Woah,i'm amazed that you are responding to all the comments! Keep up the great work man,amazing channel and great video!
Thanks so much! Much appreciated.
Awesome video. My inherited condo has 1300 sf and I'm about to pull up carpets and remove walls and paint. should I get the Oransi or Medify or another. I think there is controversy about ionization so I must look into that. Thank you so very much.
I'd go with the Medify, it has larger coverage area. But both are great.
And yes, ionizers can be dangerous if they produce ozone.
moderncastle.com/air-ionizer-dangers/ - this page explains it
Would have appreciated the price of the units and cost of replacement filters. Also how long the filters generally last.
Unfortunately, we aren't able to include prices and also participate in the referral link programs that support our work. Weird rule, but one we have to follow.
HEPA filters generally last 8-12 months. Some may go as quickly as 3-6, some as long as 13-18 months...but in general, 8-12 is pretty typical across all HEPA filters. Your environment is the biggest determinant in how long it will last.
We have the recommended Winix 5500-2 in a bedroom. Nice unit and we like the "Real" charcoal filter in it. However we have Austin Air Healthmates in our large family spaces. You should include Austin Air in your tests for large areas - All American made HEPA units.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Hoping to get an Austin air purifier later this year for testing.
I read alot of recent complaints on Austin Air shipping with dents, dirty units, and malfunctions. Only reason I am hesitant on getting one. Im not sure if this is an Amazon order issue exclusively but there were quite a few complaints directly from the vendor direct purchases.
@@upy0ur5 Both my units are older and have been rock solid. However it seems that these days with shortages of workers and materials - quality is down in alot of different industries. I bought both my units from an Asthma and Allergy supply store on line. I am at the 5 year limit of the internal filter in one of my units so I need to order a replacement. Pricey but you get 5 years !
Superb review! Just to clarify, does the Medify MA-112 use ionization? I’m really leaning towards this however want to steer away from the whole Ozone. If so, are their any (reliable) larger capacity purifiers that do not have this feature? Thank you in advance.
It does include an optional ionizer. You can simply turn it off if it's a concern.
For an open concept main floor (kitchen/dining/living) that adds to about 900-1000 sqft, is it better to place one large (1000 sqft unit ) or two medium (500 sqft unit)?
If you keep the air flow pretty high then either option would be about the same.
If you want to keep the air flow on the lower end, the 2 medium sized would be better.
Perhaps would've been good to include an aesthetics mark, that's important to me. I'm wondering how these were tested in practise, surely if they were all tested in the same room one after another, the results would become less & less accurate, as the air became cleaner & cleaner from the previous tests, so by the end the last model had almost nothing to clean?!
Tested in the same room over a period of many months / years.
If the current air quality in the room isn't sufficiently bad enough we'll add particulates to the space (usually smoke) so it has something to purify. Then we turn the purifier on high, leave it on for an hour, and take measurements before / after.
In my view, the most important factor is the level of PM2.5 / PM10 that the purifier is able to get the air quality down to.
In 1 hour, most of these purifiers on high mode are able to fully cycle that air numerous times. As a result, if there are still particulates floating after 1 hour it is absolutely the fault of the purifier.
Same I hate large branding marks.
Just bought a core 300s from amazon and then realised i should have probably watched a review before purchasing. Luckily it seems to be exactly what I needed. xd
Core 300 is a good choice! Perfect for most any small space.
Did you Test the Mi Air Purifier Pro h with CADR 600m^3? Sounds to be a good air Purifier for smokers. Sounds better than the levoit lv-h133 for me, whats your opinion?
I haven't tested that exact model yet, but we did test the Xiaomi Pro 4 - moderncastle.com/xiaomi-smart-air-purifier-pro-4-review/#purification
While the purification performance was excellent, it wasn't quite to the level of the others in this video.
Though it's a really thin line of difference between them. Absolutely nothing wrong with a Mi purifier if you prefer them.
As a air purifier for a bedroom of 330 sq ft would you recommend a blueair 311auto to fit the room or go higher to the 211auto to oversize so not to run on high for lower sound while pick up is great?
I'd go 211, a little extra coverage never hurts and like you say, then you can keep it at a lower volume
Levoit is overall a fantastic pick! I am really happy that Molekule did not make the list because they are simply overpriced, underperforming garbage. I'm also surprised that no models from Alen made the list. Have you tested any of the Alen models?
Agreed, Levoit's really are amazing, especially for the price point. There were several other models that arguably could have made this list also.
Molekule is a bit of a mixed bag for me. I know the internet at large isn't a fan, but performance wise I've always found them to be solid performers based on our standard testing series. But you're right, they are very expensive...both the unit itself and the replacement filters. Ultimately, their high price point is what kept them off the list this year.
Regarding Alen, we haven't tested any Alen's yet. But hoping to later this year. I know many people swear by them.
@@ModernCastle What is the timeline on a Alen review? Considering Breathsmart 75i vs Levoit vs Rabbit Air
@@NeftaliPalma No timeline, unfortunately. Currently, we are occupied with other product tests.
@@ModernCastle We have two 5 in 1 Homedics air purifiers. One smells like chemicals when it's on. It wasn't like that before. But it's emitting a plastic chemical type of odor. whereas the other one which we bought at the same time, doesn't have that issue. What do you think could be the problem??
@@standforhumanitariancauses4756 1) could be simply that the filters are old
2) could be that you forgot to remove the plastic wrapper from the filter when you first got it
3) could be a defective unit
Swap the filters between the two and see if that makes a difference
Question: If the price tag were not an issue whatsoever, could you do a review of the best air purifier?
I really hope you can. that'll be very helpful to see your findings!
We'll always review whatever we're able to test. So if we come across some super high end purifiers and they are indeed better, they will definitely be in our next video (at least a discussion of them).
If money is not a concern, change the filters more often. You will get the most circulated/filtered air because all filters will get clogged up.
man super helpful and well organized. thank you!!
You're welcome!
Hello, this video is really helpful. I'm between the levoit core 300s and the winix zero compact. Winix is using plasma wave which I find interesting.
Glad the video was helpful! Hard to go wrong with either of those.
I have FOUR winix and it’s like a jet ✈️
@@Freeazabird lets go baby
I'm curious why you rated Dysons so high when other investigative journalists have found them to be overpriced for their effectiveness.
Could you review the Jade 2.0 by SurgicallyCleanAir?
I will agree Dysons are on the more expensive side. But at least in terms of purification performance, they are as good as just about any air purifier.
Both PM2.5 and PM10 are in the 0.1 to 0.3 range across their range of models, their oscillation and airflow give them a coverage area of 800 square feet (in the 4th generation models), and they are well respected as a brand for their quality (both in terms of air purifiers and other products).
I've not heard of the SurgicallyCleanAir, but I'll take a look at it. Thanks for your suggestion.
Just watched your one from 22 years ago and I'm disappointed to see you guys haven't swapped over to actual dollar amounts. I said it in the over video, but why can't you also include actual dollar amounts so that we can know how much we might spend, as vague dollar signs don't actually mean anything in the end.
Sorry - it's a product of the Amazon Associates program. Amazon doesn't allow creators to discuss price (since they change so often).
@@ModernCastle great and very thorough review. As for the viewers that are dissapointed, some people will never be satisfied.
@@chln5052 Thank you! And very true...no way to please everyone
I love how detailed and comprehensive your review videos always are… but I have to laugh at the idea of a kitchen or some kind of room being 500-1000sqft when my entire apartment is only 411sqft! 😂
I found this one in my RUclips search first but I can see from the description you’ve got a 2023 version of this too, which I’m watching next!
Lol, indeed...but you never know. While most units would be used in a home, many times schools and office buildings could take advantage of these larger units as well, which need that bigger coverage size.
Here's a link to our 2023 version of this video - ruclips.net/video/5Q7Rx0AasBQ/видео.html
thank you. helpful!
You're welcome!
Awesome video! My question is how do these run on a EMF Reader? I’ve heard that they can be dangerously high.. Please help!
Unfortunately, we did not test vs an EMF reader, but it's something I'll look at doing for our 2023 update of this video.
Excellent information. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you very much for your all supports in my air purifiers choice time. I'm curious about your thoughts on the Mitsubishi Electric MA-E85r. Thank you from now.
You're welcome!
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with that air purifier and have not tested it. Sorry :(
@@ModernCastle Thank you very much for your kind reply.
@@veliyorganc3569 You're welcome
Great video. Thanks!
You're very welcome. Thank you!
What do you think about the Xiaomi Mi 3H? I'm looking for a budget option in the Levoit Core 300S price range, because the Coverage Area of the Levoit is a bit low for what I'm looking for. Should I just invest into more costly one or the Xiaomi Mi 3H is good?
Unfortunately, I haven' tested that model.
We did test the Xiaomi 4 Pro, which I found to be excellent. That review is here - moderncastle.com/xiaomi-smart-air-purifier-pro-4-review/
I would expect the Mi 3H is solid.
I use a Molekule Mini+ in my bedroom after having tried some of the suggested models and I find it works a lot better and the filter subscription service means you always get a new filter when you need one.
Molekule's are solid performers as well, provided you're okay with the higher price point. As long as it's working well that's really all that matters.
@@ModernCastle The filter subscription service is something I wish other companies would do.
@@Boodieman72 Indeed, that would be nice
@@Boodieman72 you probably just throwing out good filters. Molekule is scam in the first place and get high quality accurate 2.5pm sensor so you can tell when filter needs replacing.
@@MariusVerbavicius Scam? Explain how they are a scam.
@Modern Castle Hi, thanks for the video. It was very helpful. I just need to know which one you recommend to absorb food smell for open spaces for open buffet and event?. Thanks.
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You'll want to go with the IQair GC MultiGas - moderncastle.com/go/iqair-gc-multigas
It's got the best odor control we've tested to date.
Bought a Levoit H132 a few weeks ago. Air quality is vastly improved.
I used to dust my coffee table 2 or more times a day. Haven’t dusted it once in 18 days.
And the light laundry and cigarette smell is totally gone.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to hear it's working well!
what's your opinion on the shark air purifiers? or larger cowry airmen 400? trying to find something to purify air and get rid of potential mold in basement to start excersizing down there! thank you so much!!
I don't have a strong opinion on Shark's purifiers. I haven't tested them yet. At least with vacuums, Shark's high end stuff is always great, while their low / mid-tier stuff feels very mediocre. I would guess the same is true of their air purifiers.
Haven't tested the Coway 400, but the other models I've tested from Coway have been excellent.
What do you recommend for my dusty room, because I am getting eye problems (I know it’s the house that’s dusty, because when I sleep in a hotel room, my eyes don’t get strained)? Also, this could be a concern with school starting on august 29th, because I lose my focus with strained eyes and it’s overall really distracting.
Basically anything from this list is going to be fine for dust. Just get the one that's properly sized (or a little over sized) for the size of your space.
Awesome review! I went for two Levoit Core 600s' hoping that this will help me with my astma and terrible headaches of living in a polluted city, dust outsider environment and 3 love y dogs 😊
Thanks you! Hoping that the Core 600 gets you the relief you need.
Notice any improvements?
@@DouglasWhitcomb I just started using them. The only thing I noticed so far is that I now hardly see any dust flying around and the pm2.5 partirles went down drastically. Now when I come outsider I can literally smell the smog in the city. No longer inside. I still have the physical issues but that might take weeks or months to get better. I'll post an update if it gets better
@@aug.jam.1 Hey, any updates? Thinking of Levoit 400s or Dyson TP01 for my asthma and dusty apartment
@@mv1421 my levoit core 600 brought my small particle levels down to 1 ppm, Im using 2 of these airpurifiers as I have a rather lage home and they have been great! My asthma attacks have gone down drastically. Also now when I go outside I can sell the smog of the city so good, where as before outside smelled equally as the inside of the home (it completely cleans the air in my home) I have both of them running at velocity two 24/7 but when I'm cooking it will adjust automatically. This has been my best buy of the year (5 years i'd say lol)
Have you done any tests for the Bissell air220 smart air purifier? I'd really like to know if it is any good.
Unfortunately, I haven't tested that one yet.
When it finally comes out will you review the Wyze air purifier? I’m curious if their quality is good at that price point.
It's definitely on my list to review. We'll try and get one for sure.
You have a new subscriber! Great work
Welcome aboard!
Hello!
I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding PM2.5 and other metrics; in your tests your original PM2.5 is often already single digit and managed to reduce it to 0.1. My Levoit which I just bought brought PM2.5 from over 100 to about 15. Does that mean your room was clean to begin with, and that my space will eventually be 0.1 if I keep running the purifier, or are there different ways of denoting PM2.5?
You've basically got it.
However, if your PM2.5 is starting at 100 then it's unlikely you will get to 0.1 unless the room is perfectly sealed (which almost no rooms are). Windows, doors, movement, organic / living things, and more all introduce new sources of particulates into the air. As a result, you're always adding new PM2.5 to the room, so it can be hard for the purifier to perform beyond a certain level of improvement (varies by environment).
Best you can do is to try and seal it up as good as you can and keep the purifier running on the highest setting you can stand.
@@ModernCastle thanks for your reply. Just an update - and this is really embarrassing - it turned out my device was showing over 100 only because I ran the machine without reading the manual and failed to remove the plastic bag around the filter = =; so I’m guessing the machine somehow cleaned the room through the bag or produced the world’s cleanest plastic bag. Now I’m running it normally and maintaining it at 1 pm2.5
@@jw1731 Oops! Lol...easy mistake to make. I'm glad you figured it out and glad the performance got down to 1! That's awesome.
Are there any purifiers that you recommend with a washable filter? What is your opinion of these types of purifiers with washable filters in general? I've been looking into the Oransi Mod, but saw that the replacement filters are $75.
AirDog is the only purifier I've tested that has washable filters + reasonably good performance - www.amazon.com/Air-Purifier-Home-Office-Microscopic/dp/B08T21MBFT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=mc_1001-20&linkId=e461a95b102cd5f3123a671051329069&language=en_US
However, it's notably more expensive for the coverage level and the performance relative to other similar type purifiers is notable worse.
Washable filters just don't perform as well as disposable filters.
was going to purchase the Coway that was reviewed, but was concerned about it not being ozone free like the Levoit. Is this a concern I should consider?
Coway says that it releases very low levels of zone, lower than the federal limits.
You'll have to decide if that's safe enough for you.
At least for personal use, I prefer to not use any type of ionizer.
This is amazing work!
Thank you!
Love these list!!!!!!
Glad you like them!
Hi, thank you for this thorough review of yours. However, I'm quite juggling between buying Levoit Core 300s or Xiaomi 4 Pro. With that being said, I'm more concerned about the air quality that it produces. What can you recommend? Thank you
In our tests the Core 300s performed better in terms of air purification compared to the Xiaomi 4 Pro. If simply getting the best quality air then is the primary objective, go with Core 300s.
@@ModernCastle Cool! Thanks for this great advice. I do have one last question. Where does the Philips AC0820/30 stand between these models?
@@josemarihortelano6253 Not sure. I haven't tested that model yet. Sorry.
@@ModernCastle Aight, cool! Thank you very much for your replies. I decided to go for the Levoit 300s and it'll arrive this week.
@@josemarihortelano6253 You're welcome
Fantastic information. What particulate matter sensor are you using for your testing? Would you be interested in doing a separate video on Corsi Rosenthal style air cleaners?
Temtop LKC-1000s is the particulate meter we use
We're planning on building a Cosri Rosenthal box for testing later this year.
@@ModernCastle thank you for the meter info.
@@joshsansone5113 You're welcome
Hi, I live in a small bungalow. Does it make sense to buy a small unit for each bedroom and another for the open plan kitchen/living room area? The replacement of filter will cost a lot combined but I'm guessing they'll be needed for each room? Thanks
In a perfect world, yeah...it's best to have a unit in each room.
However, in a practical one, I think you can get away with just having 1 in your bedroom and 1 in your main living room / kitchen area. That's going to cover the bulk of the area you spend most of your time in. Your adjoining rooms will benefit as well.
Great vid! What sensor did you use or recommend for testing air quality values?
Thank you!
It's the TemTop 1000 LKS
@@ModernCastle Great. Thanks for the info, cheers
@@mattc825 You're welcome
This video has helped me select my perfect Air Purifiers. I have 2 Medify MA-25 purifiers and I am now hoping to get a Winix 5500-2 as a complement. I have a 2 bedroom apartment but I want to get a Medify MA-112 when I buy my home. Thank you for the awesome review.
That's awesome. Glad to hear the video was helpful!
For an apartment, should I get one for the main living area and then a dedicated one for the bedroom? I sleep with the door closed so not sure if 1 large one will circulate properly while sleeping.
Yeah, I think that's a smart way to do it. And exactly what I have in my own home for personal use.
I have a large Medify in my living room and then rotate in other mid-sized units for my bedroom. My kids also have a small purifier in each of their rooms.
@@ModernCastle thanks so much for the reply!
@@DayoAworunse My peasure!
I have three kids, my boys have pollen allergy, and my baby girl is asthmatic… what would you recommend for a 100m2 house? Thank you helps a lot
I'd suggest the Oransi mod - amzn.to/319Bhj8
What do you recommend for 700 Sq ft, is among the quietest units, has 3 stage filtering (pre, HEPA, carbon), and no smart features (EMF is a concern)? Thanks!!
Medify MA-112 - geni.us/3unIMq (Amazon)
which one you recommend for a heavy shedding with 1k plus sf ?
For heavy shedding, you need a robot vacuum and/or a pet hair cordless / upright. Air purifier will help, but they aren't designed to suck up large quantities of hair.
In any case, here are the 3 best for 1K+ sq. ft.
1,000+ Square Feet Coverage
Buy Oransi Mod - amzn.to/319Bhj8
Buy Medify MA-112 - amzn.to/3sF6yZy
Buy Rabbit Air A3 - amzn.to/31HTo31
Live in the UK and Dyson has been out of stock for a while. Was thinking of Mila but do you k ownif its any good?
Mila is excellent. It just narrowly missed making this video. But still a fantastic purifier (filter replacements are a bit expensive).
See our full review here - moderncastle.com/mila-air-purifier-review/
We have a 1750 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. Open floor plan for the living room, kitchen & dining area. What would you recommend? We have a small dog. We have allergies here in Texas. Would 1 system be okay out in the open area or would we also need another in our master bedroom? We have been seeing a lot of advertising for the Sans, have you tested this? Thanks!
I'd go Medify MA-112 - moderncastle.com/go/medify-ma-112-air-purifier
It's got enough air flow that you could place it in a central area of your home and get good home wide purification.
I have not tested the Sans purifier (nor have I even heard of it).
What would you best choice for a house with several dogs, Levoit was on my radar, wanting one for there room and a main area . In overall house is 1200 square feet. Maybe two is over kill if one larger one is bought or two smaller better . Thank you
Any purifier from this list that works for your coverage area would be perfect.
Debating between the blue air 211 and levoit h134. Your thoughts?
Honestly, it's a toss up between them. Both are equally high performance purifiers. I'd buy whatever is cheaper currently.
Can this remover odor smells as well? Im a truck driver as a flatbed driver and for sure when I sweat much I can tell as soon I enter my truck I always clean up but still I know there is a certain smell. Any advice that this can help me ? Also sometime small for a semi truck .
The purifiers with carbon filters will remove odors. The ones without carbon will not.
Hi there, which air purifier would you recommend for allergies specifically dust/ dust mites. My home is 600 sqft. I want the best value one thanks in advance
Removing dust is easy for any reasonably good air purifier. Any air purifier on this list would easily get the job done.
For 600 sq. ft. I'd recommend one of these:
Buy Hathaspace HSP001 - geni.us/xddy (Amazon)
Buy AirDoctor AD3000 - moderncastle.com/go/airdoctor-3000 (AirDoctorPro.com)
Buy BlueAir Pure 211+ - geni.us/BCqi5D (Amazon)
Thanks for this!!!
You're welcome!
Phillips 5000 2in1 air purifier/dehumidifier, would also highly recommend it.
Thanks for the suggestion!
More of a dehumidifier kinda impossible for it to be a great purifier. Very cool tho for rooms with mold issues.
How do those units with the small holes get pet hair into them? I would think there needs to be a big enough opening so that hair can get into the filter.
They aren't really designed to remove pet hair.
Hey! Which 500-1000 Sq Ft purifier best to suck all the dust and pet hair/fur? Levoit, Blue air or Dyson?
They are all about the same, but Levoit and BlueAir are much better value buys compared to Dyson. Unless you just really like the Dyson aesthetic, the others are a better buy.
How often the filters need to be replaced on the Modify MA-112? Have you tested the Modify MA-114 with UV?
Every 12'ish months should be sufficient for most homes.
I haven't tested the 114 yet.
Have you tried a Philips i3000 series air purifier? They are round incase you get confused with their older 3000 air purifiers.
What about samsungs top model (which is quite tall, but covers a huge area with the top spound still being v quiet)
Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to try any Phillips or Samsung air purifiers yet. But hopefully we can get those later this year.
@@ModernCastle good luck with everything! I hope you get the chance soon :))
@@Tom_McMurtry Thanks!
What would the air quality be if an air purifier with 215sq ft coverage (i.e., the Levoit Core 300S) was used in a 518sq ft condo? Space is very limited so the small model is appealing.
It would be okay, but not great. You'd want to leave it on the highest fan speed and place it in the space people are most often occupying.
Wow, thank you for the super quick reply! If I were to do as suggested, would it just take longer to purify the space or would areas farther area from the unit just not be affected? Also, what looks less cumbersome in person, the BlueAir or Dyson TP04?
@@vanessab1061 Since it's undersized for the space it just won't be able to fully purify all of the air before new air / new sources of contamination are entering the space. It's still better than nothing, but at the end of the day it just doesn't have the airflow you.
TP04 is less cumbersome. It's taller, but it's thin and lean, so works great in a corner. Most BlueAir models are a larger footprint.
What do you think about shark air purifier max hp202 for mold? Also cool vid
Mold is a large particulate and therefore easy for most any HEPA purifier to remove. The Shark Max performed extremely well in our tests and will handle mold with ease.
Amazing, many thanks!
You're welcome!
Good video, I was just hoping that you would have done a review on”Ganiza”
G200S. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this particular air purifier?
Unfortunately, that's not one I've tested. I don't have any view on it at this point.
@@ModernCastle oh ok, well thanks anyway. Have a great weekend
@@M.Huling My pleasure