Smart Air’s data-backed reviews of air purifiers, air quality monitors and masks provide honest, open-data reviews of popular brands like Xiaomi and Dyson. We present real-world test data on air purifiers from multiple brands, including Smart Air’s own, and compare them against each other. Learn what you should look out for when you’re buying an air purifier, how to test the effectiveness of your existing air purifier and tips here.
For many years, Xiaomi air purifiers have been one of the better-value air purifiers in many markets around the world. Unfortunately, Smart Air’s 2023 review of the new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 found the Mi 4 comes with potentially dangerous technology. Xiaomi Mi 4 Air Purifier: What’s New? The …
Blueair air purifiers such as the Blueair Blue Pure 211 and 411 models are some of the most popular air purifiers on the market. Yet there is confusion about whether Blueair air purifiers use ionizers and produce ozone. In some sections of their website, Blueair avoids answering the question directly, …
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many people are wondering if masks capture coronavirus particles. It’s a lot to ask billions of people around the world to become mask experts overnight. There is a lot of conflicting information. Do surgical masks capture coronavirus particles? Media outlets like US National Public …
Blueair states their air purifiers use HEPASilent technology. They avoid any link to ionizers by claiming that it involves an ‘ion chamber’ that doesn’t emit ions to the room or produce ozone. However, we took apart a Blueair 203 purifier to take a look at this ‘ion chamber’. It turns …
A fan, furnace filters, and some duct tape–can air purifiers be that simple? Meet the Corsi-Rosenthal Box (CR Box) DIY air purifier. The Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a powerful, low-cost air purifier that you can put together on the cheap. At Smart Air, we’ve been building, testing, and teaching people how …
What is the meaning of that number displayed on your air purifier? Many popular air purifiers including Xiaomi and Philips display live air quality readings. But what exactly do these numbers mean and are they even accurate? In this article, we break down everything you need to know about that …
Many air purifier companies add fancy features to help market their products. One of these features is an air purifier auto mode, also called “smart mode”. The problem? Test data shows an air purifier’s auto mode routinely fails, leaving users with dangerous air. The idea behind smart purifiers’ auto mode …
Xiaomi air purifiers, such as the Xiaomi Mi 3H and 3C are some of the most popular air purifiers on the market. Many rely on Xiaomi’s auto mode to keep their homes clean. The problem? Our tests show the Xiaomi Mi 3H and other Xiaomi air purifier auto modes do …
Air pollution and COVID-19 have led to a boom in air purifiers in Thailand. But with so many options, it can be difficult to determine the best air purifier. In this article, Smart Air breaks down the top-selling air purifiers in Thailand to see which purifiers get you the most …
One particular popular air purifier in Thailand and the Philippines, which goes by many names, has become a bestseller in recent years. The air purifier, often called an “OEM”, promises an effective air purifier at a price far lower than the competition. But is the “OEM” air purifier actually effective? …
