Air purifier bestsellers 2020: Most purchased air purifiers we covered - NBC News

Posted: 21 Dec 2020 07:55 AM PST

The coronavirus pandemic caused Americans to spend a lot more time at home this year, prompting some to purchase air purifiers from brands like Molekule and PhoneSoap. Although they do not prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to medical experts we've consulted for myriad shopping guides this year, air purifiers help reduce indoor air pollution from rooms, which can cause allergy attacks and lung irritation. Air purifiers are one type of many products people have turned to in the past year to create a cleaner atmosphere in their homes — where many have been working and will continue to do so — in addition to air quality monitors, fans and humidifiers. Below, we look back at the bestselling air purifiers Shopping readers opted for in 2020.

1. Toshiba Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier

Most air purifiers are pricey given the large spaces they clean, but there are some highly-rated and lower cost options, as long as you don't mind sacrificing the size of the area getting cleaned. Toshiba's smart air purifier comes equipped with Wi-Fi capability and is compatible with Amazon Alexa. The purifier also has a UV light sanitizer that helps kill airborne bacteria, and it emits a low level of noise.

2. Germ Guardian True HEPA Filter Air Purifier

Experts recommend purchasing an air purifier with a HEPA filter — a "high efficiency particulate air" filter — as they're designed to clear out at least 99.7 percent of particulates in the air (that are 0.3 microns or larger in size). In addition to a HEPA filter, this air purifier has a PCO filter and an activated charcoal filter that helps to reduce unwanted odors in homes. You can choose between three speed settings and the air purifier has an optional UV-C light.

3. Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Air Purifier

Honeywell's air purifier has two filters: a pre-filter to capture large particles like pet hair and lint and a HEPA filter for smaller particles. It's specifically designed for larger rooms — up to 465 square feet — and Honeywell claims it filters and circulates air up to five times an hour. The air filter has four cleaning levels: Germ, Allergen, General Clean and Turbo, as well as an auto-off timer option and a filter change indicator.

4. LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home

The Levoit LV-H132 has a three-stage filtration system: a pre-filter, a true HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter. It circulates air in rooms over four times an hour and has a night light. This air purifier also equips a built-in replacement indicator that reminds you when you need to replace your filter, approximately every six to eight months.

5. Blueair Blue Pure 411 Air Purifier

Despite only cleaning areas that are 161 square feet, the Blueair Pure 411 is one of the best lower cost air purifiers. It's rated by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and was given a clean air delivery rating, or CADR, meaning it's been tested in an independent laboratory and across the same metrics. This air purifier comes with a washable pre-filter that captures large particles like dust and pet hair, and it doesn't make a lot of noise, fitting right into a kids room or home office.

6. Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool

The Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool is an air purifier, humidifier and fan all in one. It also has a space heater and sleep timer, and features Wi-Fi connectivity and Alexa compatibility. Additionally, this air purifier allows for oscillation and it automatically detects airborne particles, gases, temperature and humidity levels, reporting them in real time so you can choose what settings to activate in the moment.

7. hOmeLabs Purely Awesome Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter

This air purifier is just over a foot in height, so you can easily move it between rooms or take it with you on trips. It has a three-stage filtration system — pre-filter, HEPA and activated carbon filters — as well as a low speed fan setting that operates at a reduced noise level, making sure not to disturb you while you sleep. The air purifier also has a night light with adjustable brightness options, and a child lock function. It also ships quickly, so you don't have to wait long to remove indoor air pollution from your home after you place an order.

8. SilverOnyx Air Purifier for Home with True Hepa Filter

SilverOnyx's air purifier is highly rated, can clean areas up to 500 square feet, and it comes in three colors: White, Silver and Black. It captures up to 99.97 percent of dust and allergens, including pet dander, pollen, dust mites and mold spores. The air purifier has five filtration levels, including a mesh pre-filter, HEPA H13 and carbon filters, a UV light and an ion generator.

9. Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Cryptomic (out of stock)

Dyson products are popular among Shopping readers due to their high-end design and functionality. In addition to purifying the air in your home, the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Cryptomic allows you to cool down your space in warm weather and heat up a room during the winter. It also has a nighttime and backward airflow mode, and can oscillate filtered air up to 350 degrees. This device can be controlled through the Dyson smartphone app or using your voice — it's Alexa and Siri compatible.

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Enhance Your Indoor Air Quality: Introducing the Honeywell HEPA InSight™ Series Air Purifiers - PRNewswire

Posted: 08 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE), announced today the launch of its new HEPA InSight™ Series air purifiers under the Honeywell licensed brand. Honeywell is the No. 1 doctor-recommended¹ brand of air purifiers, and its latest introduction combines powerful HEPA filtration with a cutting-edge design that displays important information from a distance, allowing you to monitor air quality and cleaning levels from across the room. The new HEPA InSight™ Series offers three different consoles for a variety of room sizes, including the HPA5300B, which offers the highest CADR/square footage of the series covering extra-large room sizes up to 500 square feet, the HPA5200B for large room sizes up to 350 square feet, and the HPA5100B, meant for medium room sizes of up to 175 square feet.

"As the cooler months are approaching, more people are spending more time at home, so it's critical to understand how an air purifier can help to reduce the risk of some indoor health concerns, including allergens, dust, pet dander and smoke, as well as certain viruses² and bacteria," said environmental scientist Dr. Ted Myatt of Environmental Health & Engineering. "While the airborne enemies of a healthy home are not often invisible, the new InSight™ Series Display gives you the ability to know the air quality in your room, and the Auto Mode adjusts automatically to optimal filtration so you can set and forget."

Together with the launch of the air purifiers comes the launch of the Honeywell Specialty Filters for use in the InSight™ Series, which provide customized filtration. The new odor filters are formulated to tackle three of the most common household odor problems—pet, kitchen and smoke—and can remove these tough odors 3.5 to 5 times faster.³ The fourth filter is for home renovations and can reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fumes from renovation or home improvements by up to 97 percent. These specialty filters are each sold separately and are optional for those consumers seeking personalized filtration.

The new Honeywell HEPA InSight™ Series air purifiers are Energy Star Certified and offer more performance, square footage coverage and features,⁴ filtering and circulating the air up to five times an hour (120 air changes per day!⁵). Feature highlights from the HPA5300B, HPA5200B, and HPA5100B models include:

Clear Panel Display Technology
The new InSight™ Display At-a-Glance clear panel provides key information such as device settings from a distance. In the HPA5200B and HPA5300B models, the clear panel also provides air quality information, which is visible from across the room.
Emulating the appearance of premium etched glass, the vibrant display takes on the color of its backdrop, helping blend the device seamlessly with its environment.
Air Quality Indicator and Auto Mode A VOC sensor continuously monitors and provides real-time feedback on indoor air quality through an easy-to-read, color-coded Air Quality Indicator located on the InSight™ Display panel:

Green indicates good air quality
Yellow indicates moderate air quality
Red indicates poor air quality
Consumers can set it and forget it using the Auto Mode, which continuously monitors air quality while automatically adjusting to optimal filtration levels for cleaner air. This feature is available in the HPA5200B and HPA5300B models.

Filtration
The Honeywell InSight™ Series HEPA air purifiers use certified HEPA filters to effectively capture up to 99.97 percent of harmful microscopic allergens as small as 0.3 microns⁶ from the air that passes through the filters. These include pollen, dust, pet dander, dust mite debris, smoke particles and more. These air purifiers also help reduce 99.9 percent of certain airborne viruses, bacteria and mold spores.⁷ In addition, the carbon activated pre-filter helps trap larger particles and helps reduce odors and VOCs.
Compatible with the new Honeywell Specialty Odor Filters
Four Specialty Odor Filters enhance performance and offer personalized filtration to address the most common household odor problems, with the option to choose between Pet Odor, Kitchen Odor, Smoke Odor and Home Renovation. Each specialty filter was designed and engineered with the right balance of activated carbon, zeolite and potassium permanganate compounds to achieve a maximum level of odor/VOC reduction (3.5 to 5 times faster.) These are compatible with all new InSight™ Series consoles: HPA5100B, HPA5200B and HPA5300B and are each sold separately.
Augmented Reality Video Demo
Honeywell will soon introduce a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience for the HPA5300B console. This will allow consumers to see the product in action, whether they are shopping in-store or at home and help them visualize how the console will look in their home. In addition, they will also be able to see how the product works.
Customers will be able to scan a QR code on the product package in-store or online with a mobile camera. Then they will be taken to a screen where they can select either an interactive Augmented Reality experience or view a product demonstration video. The interactive Augmented Reality experience will allow them to see the product in their homes and understand how the new InSight™ Display At-a-Glance panel works, along with a simulation of the various particles that can be detected in the air, making the invisible visible.

"Honeywell has been a trusted pioneer in air cleaning innovation for over 25 years, which is why Honeywell air purifiers are the top choice among doctors,"[8] said Christophe Coudray, president, Health & Home, at Helen of Troy. "With the launch of the HEPA InSight™ Series, we have combined innovations in technology with our best-in-class filtration systems to create a powerful air purifier that meets the increasing demand from consumers as they are spending more time at home. We know consumers today are also looking for more personalization, so we're excited to be able to offer our new Specialty Filters to help address tough household odors and reduce VOCs from home renovations."

The Honeywell HEPA InSight™ Series air purifiers are available in-store and online at major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Best Buy, Menards and Kohls. The new HPA5100B model has an MSRP of $159.99, the HPA5200B model has an MSRP of $229.99, and the HPA5300B model has an MSRP of $289.99. The new Honeywell Specialty Filters have an MSRP ranging from $24.99 to $29.99 and are available online at major retailers and in-store at Menards.

For more information on the benefits of air purification and Honeywell's air purifier offerings, please visit HoneywellPluggedIn.com.

About Helen of Troy Limited:
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools and Drybar. We sometimes refer to these brands as our Leadership Brands. All trademarks herein belong to Helen of Troy Limited (or its subsidiaries) and/or are used under license from their respective licensors.

For more information about Helen of Troy, please visit www.helenoftroy.com.

¹Based on March 2018 Cascade Survey research.
² Virus reduction claims based on third-party testing at 0.5 to 2 hours of highest setting use. Honeywell air purifiers are not tested for harmful viruses, and Helen of Troy makes no claims about their ability to reduce COVID-19 or any disease-causing viruses.
³Claims based on use of filters versus natural decay when using no air purifier.
⁴Compared with the current Honeywell HEPA range.
⁵Based on AHAM smoke CADR rating in recommended room size.
⁶From the air that passes through the filter.
⁷Based on independent testing. Honeywell air purifiers are not tested for harmful viruses, and Helen of Troy makes no claims about their ability to reduce COVID-19 or any disease-causing viruses.
⁸Based on March 2018 Cascade Survey Research results reporting 48 out of 70 (69 percent) of surveyed allergists who recommend a brand of portable air purifiers to their patients recommend Honeywell air purifiers as their first choice.

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