We live in a time where uncertainty is at an all time high. People are looking to keep themselves safe from COVID-19. Well, the best thing anyone can do is stay and hope and mask up when they have to step outside. Many are also considering buying an air purifier to protect themselves. While the effectiveness of an air purifier against COVID is still up for debate, there’s no denying that an air purifier at your home wouldn’t hurt. There are some air purifiers that claim bacteria/virus removal features. These products are selected based on specifications and our own knowledge gained via our testing processes. These are listed in no particular order. Although the prices of the products mentioned in the list given below have been updated as of 28th May 2022, the list itself may have changed since it was last published due to the launch of new products in the market since then.
The Aur Air purifier is a wall mounted system and offers app-based controls as well as support for the Google Assistant. The purifier offers multiple layers of filters designed to purify air. The first step is a pre-filter, followed by a Ray filter that comprises a HEPA filter, Carbon layer and a smart Copper fabric. Then there is a UV light that is designed to deactivate bacteria, viruses and parasites. Then there is the Sterionizer that is said to generate positive and negative ions. The company claims that this purifies and freshens indoor air by eliminating pollutants and neutralising bacteria, viruses and parasites.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Noise Level | : | 64 db |
| Dimensions | : | 375 x 375 x 150 |
| Type | : | Wall and ceiling |
| Brand | : | Aura |
| Dimensions | : | 375 x 375 x 150 |
| Price | : | ₹71,999 |
The Philips Air Purifier Series 3000i features a cylindrical design that allows the air-purifier to pull air into its filters from all directions, expelling clean air out the top with considerable force. This allows it to be more efficient at cleaning than traditional, rectangular air purifiers. Philips also notes that the air purifier’s True HEPA filters are 99.9% capable of removing the H1N1 virus.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | : | 58 W |
| Coverage Area | : | up to 48 m² |
| Noise Level | : | 33-66 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | : | 657 x 295 x 295 |
| Filter Type | : | 3-layer filter |
| Dimensions | : | 657 x 295 x 295 |
| Price | : | ₹32,995 |
The Coway AP-1019C features a unique Green HEPA filter that’s made of Japanese Ginko leaves and Sumac trees. The brand claims this filter can destroy 99.7% of airborne pollutants and 99.9% of viruses and allergens. It also comes with a cartridge-style filter removal system, which allows users to replace the filter without getting their hands messy. It also features real-time air quality monitoring that allows users to
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | : | 38W |
| Coverage Area | : | 355 sq ft/33 sq mtrs |
| Noise Level | : | 22~49 db |
| Dimensions | : | 425 x 252 x 534 |
| Filter Type | : | Pre filter, Patented Urethane Carbon Filter, Green Anti-Flu True HEPA Filter |
| Dimensions | : | 425 x 252 x 534 |
The Sharp FP-J80M-H comes with the company’s Plasmacluster Technology. This technology is said to be quite effective against bacteria and viruses. The company claims that the Plasmacluster technology is able to suppress 99% of bacteria, and deactivate 99.9% of bacteria. The filters in the air purifiers are also able to capture PM2.5 particles, allergens, cigarette smoke, pet dander and more.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | : | 1.3 W |
| Coverage Area | : | 680 sq ft |
| Noise Level | : | 49 DB |
| Air Flow Level | : | 480 CMH |
| Filter Type | : | HEPA |
| Dimensions | : | 41 x 72 x 29 cm |
| Ionizer | : | Yes |
Like it's Series 3000i brethren, the Philips Air Purifier AC0817/20, comes with True HEPA filters. As before, these filters are said to be 99.9% capable of removing the H1N1 virus. It is also said to remove 99.5% airborne pollutants such as PM2.5, pollen, dust mites, etc as small as 0.003 microns. The air purifier also offers real-time air monitoring and indicates the air quality via multiple colours. Philips says that the purifier is Ideal for small rooms and is recommended for areas between 160 sq ft to 234 sq ft.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | : | 240 W |
| Coverage Area | : | 234 sq ft |
| Noise Level | : | 35 - 61 db |
| Air Flow Level | : | 190 cu.m/hr |
| Filter Type | : | HEPA |
| Dimensions | : | 276 x 405 x 276 |
The Blue Star BS-AP490LAN 915 CMH 88 offers a UV-based microbe sterilize technology. This is said to permanently eliminate 99.7% of microbes in living spaces. It also comes with Senseair technology that can automatically detect, monitor, and indicate the presence of airborne pollutants inside the room. The purifier can then use this information to automatically change the performance to purify the room better.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | : | 88 W |
| Coverage Area | : | 800 sq ft |
| Noise Level | : | 29 DB |
| Air Flow Level | : | 915 CMH |
| Filter Type | : | HEPA |
| Dimensions | : | 37 x 65 x 19.5 cm |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Air | N/A | ₹ 71,999 |
| Philips Air Purifier Series 3000i | N/A | ₹ 32,995 |
| COWAY AirMega 150 (AP-1019C) | Amazon | ₹ 20,700 |
| Sharp FP-J80M-H | Flipkart | ₹ 25,115 |
| Philips Air Purifier AC0817/20 | Tatacliq | ₹ 6,199 |
| Blue Star BS-AP490LAN 915 CMH 88 | Tatacliq | ₹ 12,290 |
There is no proven research that states that any kind of Air filter is 100% effective against COVID-19. Air purifiers are made to trap dust and other pollutants and not protect against COVID-19.
Standard air purifiers do not have any side effects. If you are allergic or have asthma condition, it is best to check with your doctor on the right type of air purifier that will suit your use case.
Air purifier filters are delicate and hence are not meant to be washed as washing can impact the purification efficiency. You can gently vacuum clean them to remove dust. However, there are some air purifiers that come with washable filters, which can be washed. You need to check with the model and the cleaning directions to exactly know on whether the filter is washable or not.
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