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Color | White |
Brand | Coway |
Product Dimensions | 14.8"D x 14.8"W x 22.8"H |
Floor Area | 1560 Square Feet |
Specification Met | Energy Star Certified |
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About this item
- [Coverage] Designed to clean spaces up to 1,560 sq. ft. in 30 minutes
- [HyperCaptive Filtration System] Combination of a pre-filter, deodorization filter, and True HEPA Filter reduces 99.999% of 0.01-micron particles, including pollen and other allergens. It also reduces 99% of volatile organic compounds and odor
- [APP and Voice Control] IoCare mobile app includes indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring, filter notification, scheduling, and speed and smart mode control. Coway Airmega also works with Amazon Alexa and Dash Replenishment
- [Smart Mode] With its Smart Mode feature, the Airmega automatically adapts to its surroundings by adjusting fan speeds based on the room's air quality. That means your unit is energy efficient without compromising effectiveness
- [Eco Mdoe] When the air quality in the room remains purified for 30 minutes or more in Eco Mode, the fan will turn off to conserve energy, kicking on again when pollution is detected
- [Sleep Mode] When the Airmega's built-in light and pollution sensors detect that the room has been dark and the air clean for 3 minutes, Sleep Mode reduces the purifier's noise and power consumption
- [Filter Alerts] The air filter indicator tells you when the filters need to be replaced and the prefilters need to be cleaned for maximum efficiency, based on how much air they have processed
- [Air Quality Indicator] 24/7 pollution monitor air quality throughout the day, adjusting purification to the necessary level and saving energy when it's not needed
- [Timer] Schedule the unit to purify for 1, 4, or 8 hours of use and conserve energy
- [Warranty] 5-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
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| $749.00$749.00 | $429.45$429.45 | $399.99$399.99 | $362.25$362.25 | $349.02$349.02 | $567.21$567.21 | $711.90$711.90 |
Coverage
| 1,560 sq. ft. | 1,560 sq. ft. | 1,256 sq. ft. | 1,256 sq. ft. | 930 sq. ft. | 649 sq. ft. | 2,126 sq. ft. |
App & Alexa & DRS
| ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Auto Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Eco Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Sleep Mode
| Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Rapid Mode
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Filters Configuration
| Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA |
Pollution Indicator
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Filter Life Time Indicator
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Manual Fan Speed
| Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High |
Timer & Scheduler
| Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr, Scheduler | Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr, Scheduler | Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr, Scheduler | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr, Scheduler | N/A |
Available Colors
| White/Graphite | White/Graphite | White | White | Beige | Beige | Mocha Beige |
Product information
Color | White |
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Brand | Coway |
Product Dimensions | 14.8"D x 14.8"W x 22.8"H |
Floor Area | 1560 Square Feet |
Specification Met | Energy Star Certified |
Noise Level | 22 dB |
Particle Retention Size | 0.01 Micron |
Controller Type | Vera, Amazon Alexa |
Wattage | 66 watts |
UPC | 826439150006 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00826439150006 |
Manufacturer | COWAY |
Item Weight | 24.7 pounds |
ASIN | B01C9RIAFS |
Country of Origin | Korea, Republic of |
Item model number | Airmega 400S |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #21,619 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #87 in HEPA Filter Air Purifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Perfume | Unscented |
Care instructions | User Manual |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Filter Set, User Manual |
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Product Description
The most advanced air purifier developed by Coway. Airmega is a connected air purifier that intelligently, effectively and quietly cleans the air in your home. Its dual-filtration system removes 99. 97 percent of particulate matter from the air, while the accompanying Airmega mobile app (iOS Android) allows you to monitor and manage air quality from almost anywhere.
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Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Smarter HEPA | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
filter type | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | HEPA, Activated Carbon | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter |
floor area | 1560 square feet | 975 square feet | — | 649 square feet | 881 square feet | 1256 square feet |
control method | voice | touch | touch | touch | touch | voice, touch |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | ac | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
particle retention size | 0.01 micrometer | 0.01 micron | 0.07 micron | 0.01 micron | 0.01 micron | 1256 square feet |
noise level | 22 decibels | 20.6 decibels | 52 decibels | 21.7 decibels | 22 decibels | 22 decibels |
specification met | Energy Star Certified | Energy Star Certified, CARB Certified, ETL Certified | AHAM Certified, CARB Certified, Energy Star Certified, UL Certified | CARB Certified, ETL Certified | Energy Star Certified, CARB Certified, ETL Certified | Energy Star Certified, CARB Certified, ETL Certified |
weight | 24.7 pounds | 20.5 pounds | 15.5 pounds | 19.2 pounds | 20.5 pounds | 21.4 pounds |
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Customers find the air purifier effective, with one noting it works well for a 1,200 sq ft basement, and appreciate its ability to take dust and dander particles out of the air. They praise its quiet operation, real-time air quality monitoring, and odor removal capabilities, effectively eliminating 95%+ of allergens and cooking odors. Customers describe the product as well-made and great-looking, though opinions on value for money are mixed, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it expensive.
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Customers find the air purifier works like a champ and is efficient, with one customer noting it performs well in a 1,200 sq ft basement.
"...Even if it's just a strong smell from the cooking, it goes into high speed. I even heard it kick in one time after I sneezed...." Read more
"...EFFECTIVENESS: I believe a dual filter system is the minimum for pure air cleaning. We already had the Dyson fan with HEPA filter. This is one level...." Read more
"...of ruled out asthma because he is athletic, and has no issues out working other children, and displays no unacceptable shortness of breath, other..." Read more
"...Air quality has been good, so worth it. The activated charcoal elements do work, however, with the challenging smells from below..." Read more
Customers praise the air purifier's effectiveness, noting it removes dust and dander particles and makes the air feel cleaner.
"...And we no longer see the dust floating around when the sunlight shines through the windows in the morning. It's made a big difference...." Read more
"...They are well built and easy to clean and maintain. They are super easy to use, as well as quiet. We run them 24/7...." Read more
"...The side benefit is the remainder of our family is now breathing cleaner, healthier air. It just took one sensitive member to illustrate the need...." Read more
"...And the indoor air felt clean and refreshed. As if the window was opened. Here were my main considerations: • Size of Room •..." Read more
Customers appreciate the air purifier's quiet operation, noting that it barely makes any sound even at maximum settings and runs silently on the lowest fan level.
"...easy and intuitive filter replacement, and it's very quiet for the amount of air it appears to be moving...." Read more
"...They are super easy to use, as well as quiet. We run them 24/7. I recommend them to my friends and family...." Read more
"...Then I plugged it in and started working immediately. I loved the sound feedback when you push the buttons going up and down with the airspeed and..." Read more
"...Since we added this filter, we hardly ever hear him clear his lungs. I’m actually surprised, because I assumed it would take much longer...." Read more
Customers appreciate the air purifier's real-time monitoring capabilities and accurate air quality indicator, noting that the basement air becomes clear after use.
"...BONUS: The last reason I bought it is because it has an auto sensor that automatically kicks up the fan speed when there are more air particulates..." Read more
"...And it is constantly monitoring, and cleaning the air. It also uses no harmful ozone. I’m an ozone fan, and I own an ozone generator...." Read more
"...3. I love that it automatically detects the air quality around it to determine how fast it has to run. I normally leave my machines on 24/7...." Read more
"...Air quality has been good, so worth it. The activated charcoal elements do work, however, with the challenging smells from below..." Read more
Customers find the air purifier well-made and durable, noting its impressive quiet operation.
"...The build quality is really nice. Heavy strong plastic sidewalls, easy and intuitive filter replacement, and it's very quiet for the amount of air..." Read more
"...This has made a noticeable improvement to their symptoms. They are well built and easy to clean and maintain...." Read more
"...It is clean looking, quality materials and the added lights and sounds really make it high end...." Read more
"...The filters themselves are obviously made with the highest quality, and are multi-stage and readily suck up smoke, most smells and dust...." Read more
Customers praise the air purifier's odor removal capabilities, effectively removing 95%+ of allergens and cooking smells, and one customer notes it automatically activates when detecting odors.
"...It does a great job eliminating food odors when cooking…bacon, garlic, onion, etc. This unit blends well with the room and is not loud...." Read more
"...close to them, but this is the first one that has delivered 100% whole-house odor free clean air...." Read more
"...The HEPA will remove 99%+ of air contaminates and the Charcoal will scrub any smell. Do you have dogs or live in an area with bad air quality?..." Read more
"...tested the filter with some air freshener spray, and eliminates cooking smells fairly quickly throughout my downstairs floor...." Read more
Customers appreciate the air purifier's design, noting its attractive gray finish and clean appearance.
"...It is clean looking, quality materials and the added lights and sounds really make it high end...." Read more
"...This unit blends well with the room and is not loud...." Read more
"...pictures i've seen show it black, this is not true, its a very attractive gray on all side, and black on the top and feet...." Read more
"...This device is both very stylish, thoughtfully designed, and well built...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the air purifier's value for money, with some finding it worth the price and appreciating that it saves money on filter replacements, while others consider it expensive.
"...Filters last a year and are inexpensive to replace." Read more
"...At first I was put off by what seemed like a high filter cost. Then I recognized what I was spending on allergy medication each month, for one child...." Read more
"...COST: It was not cheap, but in the end was mid-level pricing compared to the other machines that cleared the same area...." Read more
"...So I don't fault the unit. The filters are quite expensive...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025Style: 400S WHITEVerified PurchaseThis unit seems very accurate. Every time my wife cooks, it kicks into high speed from the smoke. I'm not joking, it actually does. Even if it's just a strong smell from the cooking, it goes into high speed. I even heard it kick in one time after I sneezed. I've already cleaned the outer filter 3 times since purchasing it (about a month now), so it's collecting. And we no longer see the dust floating around when the sunlight shines through the windows in the morning. It's made a big difference.
On the cons side, I see no reason for this thing to make a sound when it changes mode. When I configured the auto mode change at night and in the morning, it make a bing-bing sound 3 times in a row about 10 seconds between. It's in our living room, so no big deal, but if you plan to sleep nearby, it would be annoying.
Another con, the app is not that great. I had to disable it sending alerts, because the only alert it sends is that your air quality is extremely bad. And it did it so often that I finally disabled it. But then when I opened the app, and viewed the air quality readings, it was never in the extremely bad range, or only hit it once or twice, much less than the numerous notifications.
I would recommend going with the non-app version which is significantly cheaper. You won't use the app, unless you forgot to set the mode of the unit before leaving on vacation, but even then, what's the worst that will happen? If no one is in your home, it's unlikely there will be any dust being stirred up anyway, and it will just keep running in the previous mode. The app does show air quality in a graph form, but looking at that wore off after the first couple of days.
The build quality is really nice. Heavy strong plastic sidewalls, easy and intuitive filter replacement, and it's very quiet for the amount of air it appears to be moving. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the quality!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019Style: 400S WHITEVerified PurchaseI love a lot about this air filter. I really like the smart features. I originally thought they would be gimmicky, but after living with it for a few weeks I have experienced the value. I love that it detects the airborne contaminants, and increases air circulation to clean the air. I’ve noticed that it increases air flow during high traffic and vacuuming, among other things. I like that I can check the app for air quality, and I can see past air quality as well. I like that the filter knows when it’s bedtime and decreases airflow, in order to keep noise pollution down, for quiet tearfulness.
Now on to effectiveness. We have a nearly 3000 square foot new construction home. It’s about three years old. Most of our air contaminants likely come from area construction, as well as a year round growing season, with year round pollen and similar contaminants. My oldest child has had a persistent hack for the last couple of years. I would not really call it a cough, so much as a hack. Every few minutes he would do a throat and lunch clearing cough. It never seemed short of breath, just seemed to be clearing an irritant. We took him to doctors, who suggested everything from allergies to asthma. We sort of ruled out asthma because he is athletic, and has no issues out working other children, and displays no unacceptable shortness of breath, other than what you expect, and recovery times are quicker than normal. As a previous asthma sufferers myself, that does not resemble asthma to me. We opted to try daily allergy medications, and they seemed to help some, but did not eliminate that dreaded hack. Now I said all of that to say this. Since we added this filter, we hardly ever hear him clear his lungs. I’m actually surprised, because I assumed it would take much longer. I figured he had been doing it long enough that it was a habit by now. But after a few days of filtering, his symptoms diminished, and after a week or so, he almost never does it.
Now our home is nearly double the size of the the filters rated coverage area. But the design of our home, I think, allows one unit to work. Our central air unit has only one air return, and it is at the blower unit. This is located centrally, upstairs, in a closet with a vented door. The area around that closet is sort of an open landing area, that opens to a large family room. I think what is happening is that the filter can clean large volumes of air, that then get circulated through the house. The dirty air is then pushed back up to that open area, and filtered by the unit. The unit can tell when air is clean or dirty, and increases, or decreases circulation, accordingly. Anecdotally this seems to be a successful test, eliminating our primary concern. The side benefit is the remainder of our family is now breathing cleaner, healthier air. It just took one sensitive member to illustrate the need. I wish I had known this would solve the problem, and I wish I had done it sooner. I expected to need to units to have a successful result, and I’m so pleased that one unit does the job. Not every home may have the same results. Some may actually need two units to do the job.
Also, I opted to shop the amazon warehouse deals and save a bunch of money. I bought a used acceptable condition unit. It arrived in a generic box, but everything was still protected by the factory foam, and cling wrap. Everything appeared new, and worked perfectly. If you want to save s big percentage, I highly suggest checking out the warehouse deals. If your displeased with the condition, Amazon has a very generous return exchange policy. My filters in my unit looked brand new and unused. But if I were concerned, new filters are about $100, so you could still have significant savings, even if you opted to put brand new filters in it right away. At first I was put off by what seemed like a high filter cost. Then I recognized what I was spending on allergy medication each month, for one child. The filters provide clean, allergy free air for the whole family, at a fraction of the cost of allergy medications for one child. By reducing our allergy medication costs, we can replace filters as needed, an no added cost.
I would have thought building a new home would prevent these issues, but the other new construction in the area, seems to exacerbate the issue.
I also weighed the option of an Aprilair, or air bear system on our central air unit, but I was concerned about the designed air flow for our system, and any disruption could shorten the central air life, increase energy needs, and decrease overall home comfort. Those air filters work great for a system designed and tuned for their use. But for a system designed for a more or less open fiber filter, it could cause problems. So I decided a stand alone filter would be the better option. Also those air handler systems that go on your ariconditioner unit, are not usually helps rated. The AIRMEGA 400s is. And it is constantly monitoring, and cleaning the air. It also uses no harmful ozone. I’m an ozone fan, and I own an ozone generator. But I like to use it in specific situations, under controlled conditions, when all occupants can be out of the house. I don’t want ozone to be a part of my primary home air filtration system. Others may have different priorities, and I encourage you to research the benifits and precautions, and choose according to your needs and priorities.
5.0 out of 5 starsI love a lot about this air filter. I really like the smart features. I originally thought they would be gimmicky, but after living with it for a few weeks I have experienced the value. I love that it detects the airborne contaminants, and increases air circulation to clean the air. I’ve noticed that it increases air flow during high traffic and vacuuming, among other things. I like that I can check the app for air quality, and I can see past air quality as well. I like that the filter knows when it’s bedtime and decreases airflow, in order to keep noise pollution down, for quiet tearfulness.Cleaner healthier air, while saving money, don’t be affraid to try the Amazon warehouse deal!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019
Now on to effectiveness. We have a nearly 3000 square foot new construction home. It’s about three years old. Most of our air contaminants likely come from area construction, as well as a year round growing season, with year round pollen and similar contaminants. My oldest child has had a persistent hack for the last couple of years. I would not really call it a cough, so much as a hack. Every few minutes he would do a throat and lunch clearing cough. It never seemed short of breath, just seemed to be clearing an irritant. We took him to doctors, who suggested everything from allergies to asthma. We sort of ruled out asthma because he is athletic, and has no issues out working other children, and displays no unacceptable shortness of breath, other than what you expect, and recovery times are quicker than normal. As a previous asthma sufferers myself, that does not resemble asthma to me. We opted to try daily allergy medications, and they seemed to help some, but did not eliminate that dreaded hack. Now I said all of that to say this. Since we added this filter, we hardly ever hear him clear his lungs. I’m actually surprised, because I assumed it would take much longer. I figured he had been doing it long enough that it was a habit by now. But after a few days of filtering, his symptoms diminished, and after a week or so, he almost never does it.
Now our home is nearly double the size of the the filters rated coverage area. But the design of our home, I think, allows one unit to work. Our central air unit has only one air return, and it is at the blower unit. This is located centrally, upstairs, in a closet with a vented door. The area around that closet is sort of an open landing area, that opens to a large family room. I think what is happening is that the filter can clean large volumes of air, that then get circulated through the house. The dirty air is then pushed back up to that open area, and filtered by the unit. The unit can tell when air is clean or dirty, and increases, or decreases circulation, accordingly. Anecdotally this seems to be a successful test, eliminating our primary concern. The side benefit is the remainder of our family is now breathing cleaner, healthier air. It just took one sensitive member to illustrate the need. I wish I had known this would solve the problem, and I wish I had done it sooner. I expected to need to units to have a successful result, and I’m so pleased that one unit does the job. Not every home may have the same results. Some may actually need two units to do the job.
Also, I opted to shop the amazon warehouse deals and save a bunch of money. I bought a used acceptable condition unit. It arrived in a generic box, but everything was still protected by the factory foam, and cling wrap. Everything appeared new, and worked perfectly. If you want to save s big percentage, I highly suggest checking out the warehouse deals. If your displeased with the condition, Amazon has a very generous return exchange policy. My filters in my unit looked brand new and unused. But if I were concerned, new filters are about $100, so you could still have significant savings, even if you opted to put brand new filters in it right away. At first I was put off by what seemed like a high filter cost. Then I recognized what I was spending on allergy medication each month, for one child. The filters provide clean, allergy free air for the whole family, at a fraction of the cost of allergy medications for one child. By reducing our allergy medication costs, we can replace filters as needed, an no added cost.
I would have thought building a new home would prevent these issues, but the other new construction in the area, seems to exacerbate the issue.
I also weighed the option of an Aprilair, or air bear system on our central air unit, but I was concerned about the designed air flow for our system, and any disruption could shorten the central air life, increase energy needs, and decrease overall home comfort. Those air filters work great for a system designed and tuned for their use. But for a system designed for a more or less open fiber filter, it could cause problems. So I decided a stand alone filter would be the better option. Also those air handler systems that go on your ariconditioner unit, are not usually helps rated. The AIRMEGA 400s is. And it is constantly monitoring, and cleaning the air. It also uses no harmful ozone. I’m an ozone fan, and I own an ozone generator. But I like to use it in specific situations, under controlled conditions, when all occupants can be out of the house. I don’t want ozone to be a part of my primary home air filtration system. Others may have different priorities, and I encourage you to research the benifits and precautions, and choose according to your needs and priorities.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025Style: 400 GRAPHITEVerified PurchaseMy wife and kids have alergies. Not so much animal related, but more air quality and pollen related. This has made a noticeable improvement to their symptoms. They are well built and easy to clean and maintain. They are super easy to use, as well as quiet. We run them 24/7. I recommend them to my friends and family. Filters last a year and are inexpensive to replace.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on August 14, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Wonderfully
Style: 300S WHITEVerified PurchaseI purchased this product because I moved into a loft building and the place was smelling a touch less than fresh. I’ve had the unit running for about 4 weeks now and I can notice a significant difference in the place. A fluke discovery I made this week and is what prompted me to write the review, was I fried some fish on the stove top and within 5 mins, the indication on the unit changed to a yellow orange colour to signify it has detected contaminates in the air. After about an hour and half, the indicator was back to green blue and you couldn’t smell a single odour from the dinner, absolutely amazing (Ive repeated this twice with alternate foods and same results).
*Sound is equivalent to a standard oscillating fan, not bad at all.
*Build quality - excellent
*User Friendly - excellent
- wittyhandleReviewed in Canada on April 11, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well.
Style: 300 WHITEVerified PurchaseThis is a great product.
We bought it as HEPA filtration was mentioned as a mitigation factor against coronavirus.
We’re really pleased how effective it is at picking up substances in the air.
Dust, candle smoke, cooking smells, etc. We have a large living room/kitchen area and it is very sensitive to any air contamination. It automatically kicks on when it senses impurities in the air and filters them out quickly. My son broke wind next to it as a joke, and it detected it and kicked into high gear. I’m not kidding! Paid for itself right there.
It’s very quiet, even when the blower is at max speed. I’ve cleaned the pre-filter a few times with the vacuum cleaner when the reminder light comes on, and it’s good for another few weeks.
Im very satisfied with this and I would totally buy it again.
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JuanReviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Elimina olores y funciona solo.
Style: 400 GRAPHITEVerified PurchaseNo tengo un aparato para medir la calidad del aire, pero cuando cocinamos si elimina olores y no es muy ruidoso ni desprende algún olor a plástico. El filtro dice ser 100% HEPA.
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Jorge PardoReviewed in Mexico on October 11, 2019
3.0 out of 5 stars No quita olores de cigarro y emite olores a plástico quemado.
Style: 300 WHITEVerified PurchaseCompre este purificador pensando en qué por sus características iba a poder a eliminar olores de tabaco, sin embargo, además de no hacer nada contra esos olores el purificador emite un olor a plástico quemado el cual resulta más desagradable que el olor a cigarro.
- Don GauthierReviewed in Canada on January 6, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality meets Quiet
Style: 400S GRAPHITEVerified PurchaseAfter an enormous amount of research, decided on this unit for a large open space ~1000’sq. Looks good, and feels of high build quality.
This purifier moves a lot of air on its Max setting, and you can feel the air movement from several feet away. It blows upward, so not a breeze like from a fan, but a gentle air movement circles the room. It’s also very quiet. In low you cannot hear anything, even standing beside the purifier. Medium adds a little white noise to the room. High is noticeable, but not a nuisance.
Pros: “Smart” air purifier boasting a high CADR, attractive unit, solid build quality, decent price, and dual 12-month HEPA filters make this a smart investment. Dual handles make this easily manoeuvrable.
Cons: Filter availability.
The App: The app is decent, not great. It’s basically a remote control (on/off, fan speed) with a custom schedule builder if you don’t want the Auto mode enabled. Offers filter life indicators/notifications as well as indicators/notifications when to wash the pre-filter filters. Air Quality Index (AQI) is not available in North America.
If the 400S (“S” = Smart) is a few bucks more than the 400 (standard) then go for it… but consider how much more you are willing to spend for the ability to control fan speed and receive notifications on your phone.
Filters are not easy to find, perhaps due to the popularity of HEPA in the age of COVID, …but like face masks, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper… I’d expect that to normalize soon. All said, we’re happy. Would not hesitate to purchase again.
Don GauthierQuality meets Quiet
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2022
This purifier moves a lot of air on its Max setting, and you can feel the air movement from several feet away. It blows upward, so not a breeze like from a fan, but a gentle air movement circles the room. It’s also very quiet. In low you cannot hear anything, even standing beside the purifier. Medium adds a little white noise to the room. High is noticeable, but not a nuisance.
Pros: “Smart” air purifier boasting a high CADR, attractive unit, solid build quality, decent price, and dual 12-month HEPA filters make this a smart investment. Dual handles make this easily manoeuvrable.
Cons: Filter availability.
The App: The app is decent, not great. It’s basically a remote control (on/off, fan speed) with a custom schedule builder if you don’t want the Auto mode enabled. Offers filter life indicators/notifications as well as indicators/notifications when to wash the pre-filter filters. Air Quality Index (AQI) is not available in North America.
If the 400S (“S” = Smart) is a few bucks more than the 400 (standard) then go for it… but consider how much more you are willing to spend for the ability to control fan speed and receive notifications on your phone.
Filters are not easy to find, perhaps due to the popularity of HEPA in the age of COVID, …but like face masks, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper… I’d expect that to normalize soon. All said, we’re happy. Would not hesitate to purchase again.
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