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.
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| Noise Level | : | 64 db |
| Dimensions | : | 375 x 375 x 150 |
| Type | : | Wall and ceiling |
| Brand | : | Aura |
| Price | : | ₹ 71,999 |
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| 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 |
| Brand | : | Philils |
| Price | : | ₹ 32,995 |
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| 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 |
| Brand | : | Coway |
| Price | : | ₹ 14,400 |
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| Power Consumption | : | 1.3 W |
| Coverage Area | : | 680 sq ft |
| Noise Level | : | 49 DB |
| Air Flow Level | : | 480 CMH |
| Dimensions | : | 41 x 72 x 29 cm |
| Type | : | Room |
| Filter Type | : | HEPA |
| Brand | : | Sharp |
| Price | : | ₹ 30,990 |
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| Power Consumption | : | 240 W |
| Coverage Area | : | 234 sq ft |
| Noise Level | : | 35 - 61 db |
| Air Flow Level | : | 190 cu.m/hr |
| Dimensions | : | 276 x 405 x 276 |
| Type | : | Room |
| Filter Type | : | HEPA |
| Brand | : | Philips |
| Price | : | ₹ 8,850 |
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| Power Consumption | : | 88 W |
| Coverage Area | : | 800 sq ft |
| Noise Level | : | 29 DB |
| Air Flow Level | : | 915 CMH |
| Dimensions | : | 37 x 65 x 19.5 cm |
| Type | : | Room |
| Filter Type | : | HEPA |
| Brand | : | Blue star |
| Price | : | ₹ 11,499 |
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| Product Name | Seller | Price |
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| Aura Air | N/A | ₹ 71,999 |
| Philips Air Purifier Series 3000i | N/A | ₹ 32,995 |
| COWAY AirMega 150 (AP-1019C) | Amazon | ₹ 14,400 |
| Sharp FP-J80M-H | Amazon | ₹ 30,990 |
| Philips Air Purifier AC0817/20 | Amazon | ₹ 8,850 |
| Blue Star BS-AP490LAN 915 CMH 88 | Amazon | ₹ 11,499 |
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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