Air Purifiers I've Returned, Kept and How I am Using Them

[@applisense]

If additional information is needed on any of the air purifiers shown in this video, go ahead and check out this video's description. I left links to each air purifier down below!

[@nomatusi7514]

I bought Holmes Air purifier from Walmart. It produces white dust that covered my furniture. It made me very sick. I left it on at night just to get up at the middle of the night with a bad cough, sore throat and chest pain.

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

Can you make a 2024 update please? 🙏

[@Xetenor]

I went with the levoit 600s as well for my office. I have 2 other levoit 400 as well that work well and are so easy to control via the phone. They work really well and their filter cost isn't too bad.

[@quick247]

Yes, you need to set the Levoit 600s manually all the time because it only has a PM2.5 sensor that can detect small particles like smoke but nothing else. Doesn't detect smell, doesn't detect dust, pollen, or anything. It's close to useless on auto settings. The filters are really great, but you need to constantly adjust the fan manually when you smell an odour, feel there is dust in the air, or see pollen. The problem is that I did;t expect I'll need to tell it what to do. It's a glorified fan with a great filter that's let down by not knowing what's happening around it. If you live next to a busy road and breathe car fumes 24/7, this will be a great purifier because it will detect the small fume or smoke particles really well on the Auto setting. If you want it to automatically detect dust, pollen, and odours, then it won't. It will happily sit there on the lowest setting thinking the air is perfectly clean, when it's not.

[@ozrenbalic6051]

Expecting an $299 air purifier to detect not just pm2.5 particles, but also larger particles, odours, etc, and do so reliably, is pretty unrealistic. I almost never change the speed manually, I have one or multiple units in every room, running 24/7, at the noise level I am comfortable with, while giving me at least 5 air exchanges per hour.

[@corcaightowner8881]

I have a Levoit which is making the exact same noise. When I complained to the company they wanted me to make a video to prove it, but the frequency is so high that it doesn't record.

[@hodorhodor7952]

which levoit? the 400 or the 600? I wonder if you have some kind of audiophile group around to borrow a mic from or maybe even your local library

[@devonwilliams2423]

Make a video and just attach an audio file to it and make sure to fart as loud as possible into the purifier before to show it’s inadequate function

[@roughcollielover1784]

I have the Blueair 211 + auto and it is fantastic ultra quiet and super sensitive to air quality and quickly cleans . This is without a doubt a winner. Thanks for the reviews

[@applisense]

I'll never get rid of the 211 + auto. I'm looking at the 211i and without testing, it feels like the old 211+ auto moves more air.

[@Randy58-zn4ez]

I have four Oransi air purifiers and they do a great job. I have two older models of theirs called Oransi Max and they have air sensors but I just set the fan speed based on what’s going on in the house and the Air Quality Index of the outside air that day. I also have two Oransi Mods and they do an excellent job of moving lots of air in my bedroom. They are very simple machines with no air sensors or remotes which I like. Everything went into making a quality air purifier that works. The filters last 6-12 months depending on conditions. Mine last longer because I clean them off every month or so and I have more filters than recommended for my small home. But I have asthma and these really improve my condition to the point where I love being home because breathing is not a problem at home. The filters are also reasonably priced. I never tried any other filters because I am so happy with these. When comparing filters look at the CADR and filter cost over the years. Sensors, remotes and Bluetooth do nothing to clean the air they are marketing gimmicks.

[@tmhunter7]

Press and hold the power button on the Winix to turn off the plasmawave (if you don't have the remote).

[@MissionForward3]

I purchased a Winix 5300-2 mainly because my friend has one and the difference in air quality is immediately recognizable once I step into his tiny home. He has a 12 x 20 all on one level. Mine is a 10 x 20 with a bedroom loft. So then I began wondering where would be the best place to place it and whether I should buy a second one for down stairs. Any recommendations would be appreciated... Great video... Thx.

[@applisense]

Thank you, my advise is more along the lines of figure out as you go. The Winix 5300-2 is in my opinion designed to run flat against something like a wall, which is pretty cool if you're considering it'll mostly be out of the way. My recommendation is to just buy one to start off with and let it sit at different spots in the living space to get a feel for it's best location. Eventually you'll figure out the best place and if you need a second one. Happy holidays!

[@MissionForward3]

@applisense Thanks for the fast reply. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. The door opens at the bottom of the stairs. At the top of the stairs to the loft is a space where the Winix will sit perfectly. The bedroom air is most important to me, and I'm thinking it will funnel air up the stairwell when the door is opened. It'll be far away from other appliances and draw up and around when the door is closed. So that's the operating theory. I'll start there. If it seems inefficient, then I'll move it as you suggested. Thx again. Enjoy the holidays.

[@danielpurdue09]

Any concern Re: Levoit removing its True HEPA labels after the controversy with Dyson?

[@Frostie3672]

Using two Philips Air purifiers, a 2000i & 3000i (round shape models) & I'm very impressed with them.

[@rebeccarosenbaum-b1u]

I love my Levoit! As you mentioned the white noise is comforting. I travel and it is so easy to use.

[@rogerburgan]

This was straight to the point intelligent and articulated well Excellent Job ! Thanks for this. you mentioned 3 I’ve been debating between . Now I want them all 😂

[@applisense]

Thank you!

[@Sudz28]

I purchased the LeVoit 400S for Christmas and I've been very pleased with how quiet and efficient it seems to be; I think you got a bad unit? However, I've noticed that every time it goes from sleep to efficient mode, it's VERY loud for about 10 minutes. I thought maybe it does this because overnight the air quality has dropped a bit and it needs to jump into turbo mode to clean the air again, but looking at the recorded air quality readings that doesn't seem to be the case. Does anyone know why it gets so loud and powerful when transitioning from Sleep to Efficient mode every morning?

[@mattli911]

My 400s is quiet/fine as well. No whine/weird noises. Sounds same as my smaller unit.

[@Sudz28]

@@mattli911 Mine generally sounds super quiet as well, I'm very pleased with how low the noise is overall. I just can't figure out why that first 10 minutes after Sleep mode it goes into turbo, but aside from that it's whisper quiet.

[@ItsRaitisLV]

@@Sudz28 the efficient auto mode will make it run on highest speed until it cleans your space and then switch to a low fan speed

[@TMS5100]

Used a Dylos dc1100 pro to test air purifiers and the winix 5500 has the best performance.

[@applisense]

Thanks that's good to know

[@brian_michael269]

Awesome video. I've watched many about purifiers, but yours helped me make my decision. Im going for the Levoit 600S.

[@applisense]

Hey thanks alot! That's a great choice

[@michaelj2267]

Great and don't feel like ads reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@applisense]

Thank you! That really means alot :)

[@miracoli16]

I don't believe that smaller filters or lower air throughput can only cover small rooms, because pm 2.5 particles remain in suspension even with very little air movement and do not settle. It just takes longer for them to be caught by the filter. So, to keep the air in a room clean, you don't need a powerful, high-performance air purifier. You may only need it if you want to reduce fine dust pollution as quickly as possible. I have a Smartmi p1 in my 40 sqm living room, which is designed for a maximum of 30 sqm. It keeps the air clean throughout the room, even at low speeds. But I also don't live in a heavily polluted area.

[@barrypatterson1154]

You must have gotten a bad one because my Levoit Core 400S is very quiet and works great.

[@SovereignKnight74]

I'm surprised you do not have any of the Medify Air Purifiers, say, like the MA-50. It's said the MA-50 can outperform the Blue Air 211 model in your video.

[@xopharios]

I liked levoit, but they have terrible quality control. Two Levoit units I bought burned out just after warranty expiration, and one of those units had similar motor noise like you mentioned. I've been steering clear of the brand since.

[@ByteSizedSociety]

Yes tons of reviews on Amazon about this..bad quality. If they do work ok, after one year they make motor noises, is what I read.

[@ByteSizedSociety]

Since my original message I bought and am happy with a Winix T810. Seems like a good motor, quiet, good app

[@pc.48.29]

Thank you so much for making this video so quickly.... I loved it Pompeu from Portugal

[@applisense]

Glad you liked it!

[@hodorhodor7952]

this is a great review video. I'm really leaning towards the Core 600s. How's it doing 1 year later? also, if I have one piece of advice for future videos is to work on breath control

[@elimin8terz]

Just purchased a Levoit Plasmapro 600s, is it the exact same purifier as the core 600s minus the plasma feature, also does the plasma feature help with anything?

[@applisense]

For my use case, I personally don't really notice a difference and think it's necessary.

[@honeyforce996]

have you ever tested a "rosenthal box" (4-5 20"x20" filters plus a box fan), or just a simple single 20"x20" filter + box fan?

[@applisense]

No i haven't

[@jt76325]

Does the levoit 600s use an ionizer? Looking for a good safe unit for two dogs

[@applisense]

No ionizer on the 600s

[@itsloganbtw5355]

What’re your thoughts on the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH? I’ve heard some great things about it, despite it being older with today’s newer purifiers.

[@applisense]

I personally haven't tested that model, but I have a friend that has one and he likes it a lot. Don't quote me on this but I think the only negative i've seen is that the top interface lights might not be able to turn off completely for sleeping. I definitely plan to take a look at Coway in the near future and have heard nothing but great things about the brand!

[@blasborg]

@@applisense the 1512HH units that are manufactured more recently let you turn off the (super bright and massive) air quality indicator light by long pressing the ionizer button for 3 seconds. The speed indicator light remains on, but that's a tiny green LED and hardly an issue. I just got one a week ago and like it a lot.

[@applisense]

@@blasborg Thats good to know, thank you i'll check it out

[@larryc1616]

I have 3 coways and love them! So powerful, clean and easy to use in eco or auto mode.

[@SparkyStarLPS]

Appriciate the review, I'm allergic to cats and dogs and looking for something to help me breathe a bit better. Thanks!

[@applisense]

Good luck!

[@Nick-od9ln]

Does it bother you that the blue air purifier enmit negative ions even though they consider it being safe??

[@applisense]

Sometimes it does yes - there's a smell to it

[@CostantineYoussif]

Have you ever consider Coway Airmega 400s ? If you ever had any experience on it please share it ? Thanks 🙏

[@applisense]

I've considered it yes. It is expensive and I might do a video on higher end air purifiers like that one later this year.

[@CostantineYoussif]

@@applisense thank you very much !

[@9to5techs]

Which is best overall 211+ auto or 600s

[@applisense]

I prefer the 600s over the 221+ auto except for bedrooms. For bedrooms I would choose the 221+ auto over the 600s because of the fan pitch.

[@miel2270]

Thank you I have made my decision after a reasrch and your video was the closer ✅️

[@applisense]

Thank you

[@miracoli16]

According to a test from purifiersfirst also the Levoit 600s purifier makes more noise than others. Why didn't you try products from Xiaomi or Smartmi?

[@applisense]

Good question - i'll look into those.

[@miracoli16]

@@applisense I also like the design of my smartmi p1. Good design is very important for me.

[@applisense]

@@miracoli16 Thank you - I'm creating the list.

[@maryadair5697]

Which one works best for dogs? 15 dogs ... To take odor out of the air

[@applisense]

The IQAir GC MultiGas

[@carrottop113]

My winix 5500-2’s fan broke after 2 years, and I use it in my bed room so now it is too loud :(

[@applisense]

:(

[@erichenry1146]

Just purchased the 600s and speed level 2 has a pitch noise that’s more noticeable than on any other speeds. Is this normal or should I exchange it out? What is the best setting and speed to have it on in my living room?

[@applisense]

At this point i'm willing to err on the side of that being normal. The best speed is the highest you can tolerate when it comes to noise.

[@erichenry1146]

@@applisense thank you!

[@erichenry1146]

@@applisense - I was deciding between the shark purifier 6 and the Levoit 600s. Is the levoit 600s a better purification system then the Shark? This motor sound or pitch noise is kinda bugging me. I have it on 3 and it’s a fan sound which I can stand but speed 2 as a pitch noise I can’t stand. I might exchange it out. Curious if you have done a review and what your thoughts are on the Shark purifier 6?

[@applisense]

@@erichenry1146 No I haven't looked at the Shark yet. I plan to get back into air purifiers around Q2/Q3 of this year. I'm starting to get the itch!

[@deadlyalliance8281]

Do all levoit core 400s's have the high pitch noise?

[@applisense]

The two i've reviewed, yes

[@deadlyalliance8281]

@@applisense set mine up, it doesn't have a high pitch which is great. But I lit a candle, put it out, let the black smoke be all around the sensor, and it didnt change numbers? Did that a few times...

[@chainjail4834]

@@deadlyalliance8281 did you talk to the customer support?

[@barrypatterson1154]

My is very quiet. I’ve only had it for 8 months so I hope it stays quiet.

[@marccormier1384]

Have you tried the medify ma-40 I'm just curious what your thoughts are on it because that's the one I've been looking at

[@applisense]

No I haven't

[@marccormier1384]

@@applisense I was just curious cuz you go into more depth than most channels

[@jaredtorres6961]

Can this protect u from viruses flue or even covid ?

[@applisense]

Good question - I doubt it

[@haosheng12]

I would like to see an impression of the Ikea Branded air purifiers since they are pretty cost effective with rather inexpensive filter replacements and decent power draw

[@applisense]

Noted

[@savedbytheblood316]

Does the blue air 211 auto put out ionizers and is it really a true HEPA filter?

[@applisense]

Yes it has an ionizer and no it is not a true hepa filter

[@savedbytheblood316]

@@applisense TY. I called the manufacturer and asked both questions idk why they are being dishonest! I have asthma and when the units are on high I cough and sneeze more!

[@nomatusi7514]

I used ionzer (Holmes Air purifier) it made me very sick. Bad cough, chest pain & sore throat.

[@Chacho-i5y]

What about ozone

[@tlcall9645]

How about a Heavyweight showdown: Levoit 600s vs Coway Airmega 400s

[@applisense]

That's a good idea!

[@Stargazer221]

The pre air filters are bad becuase hrye dont let dust or big paritcales in which needs to hit the main filter.

[@applisense]

That's the first time i've ever heard of that. Can you explain why?

[@silviatanmendez4620]

So would you welcome the Leviot 600S over the Blueair 211+ especially for cigarettes smokes smells

[@applisense]

I would for only one reason - The 600s has activated carbon pellets, whereas the 211+ auto only has a carbon dust layer. However I cannot guarantee removal of smells because there are so many factors involved that vary from person to person and their living space

[@Robotrik1]

I'm considering buying a Blue Air , but it uses that cloth wrapping at the bottom as an initial passive filter that you can supposedly clean -- doesn't the dust stored in it fly all over the place while you're trying to get it off ? I noticed that it's a really tight fit, and pulling/yanking it would create a dust up if it's full of dust ?! Would an initial swipe with a damp cloth clean off the dust stored on the outside of this passive filter ?

[@applisense]

I've never experienced build up to that extent. Sure when you go to clean it, you might introduce dust particles into the air. Once it's clean just turn it back on!

[@Robotrik1]

@@applisense -- I don't live in the suburbs. I've moved to an apartment that's pretty close to a cross section of two highways. This means that once I dust , it only takes several hours until a thin layer of dust (and whatever else) becomes visible on tables and what not. I've seen on other reviews how much of a hassle it is to remove the Blue Air's passive cloth filter (a zipper or Velcro based system would be so much better -- I mean it already has a Velcro based system to hide the side cable ...) . My guess is that if I try to remove it with a few weeks worth of dust from around here, it will turn into a dust cloud . Thanks for the reply. While this looks to be an excellent filter, the design (for me at least) seems to get in the way of being user friendly .

[@applisense]

@@Robotrik1 I use a vacuum cleaner with a brush so I don't have to take the prefilter off.

[@Robotrik1]

@@applisense -- Yes, I have seen you cleaning one of the Blue Air units with a vacuum cleaner in one of your reviews . I might look into getting a hand held vaccum cleaner later on (I moved recently and I only have a robot vacuum cleaner + a floor washer/vacuum combo at the moment) . Thanks again !

[@uniktbrukernavn]

Just wanna warn people against buying the Blueair Blue Pure 411. Lowest setting claims to clean 15 square meters but it hardly moves any air. Setting nr. 2 is too loud to be white noise while sleeping. Setting nr. 3 is too loud for anything. The sound it makes is a "small fan noise" rather than a "large fan noise", which is logical when you open it up to inspect the fan; it's a large case fan for a computer pretty much. The LED's are too bright, yes they fade to sleep mode but even that is too bright. I'm not sure who this product is for, it feels like a cash grab from Blueair. It's the 3 settings that ruins this product; too little or too much fan noise. The price is also highly questionable when you look at the plastic tube + computer fan. No other features, no timer or anything. I bought it at a discount and still question my purchase. On the positive: it does seem to collect dust and particles, and the claims about removing VOC's seems to be true. It does however come with its own VOC smell for the first few days. Smells like plastic or synthetic something or other. I'm sure it's healthy to breath in. I'm still alive to write this. This would be a half decent IKEA product at half the discounted price. I'm thinking about making my own filters for this unit to prevent paying Blueair more money. It should be simple enough just buy HEPA and activated coal filter off of EBAY, there's plenty of room on the bottom of the unit for something custom made. There's nothing like buying a half-assed product that kinda work.

[@applisense]

Exactly why I returned the Blueair 411+ auto

[@JadedeaJade]

I agree, any setting but low is too loud. Sounds like it's taxing or if you have a computer, your computer is ramping up. Enough to scare my cats away which sucks because I'm looking for something to place in the room where I keep my litter boxes. I'm sure you wouldn't want a loud fan ramping up when you're pooping suddenly lol.

[@applisense]

@@JadedeaJade Yeah lol, just another reason why I recommend the highest manual fan speed tolerable when it comes to noise

[@jamesarp3382]

Did you buy it for a large area? I have the 211+ in my large living rooms and the 411+ in bedrooms, and they all work great for their intended purpose.

[@Jaye3rd89]

Would the 311 auto be too big for a room thats only about 120 to 150 sq feet room? (I'm gueesing)

[@applisense]

nope!

[@Jaye3rd89]

@@applisense Hmmm i see i see. I was considering getting the 411 auto since it cost lost but you based.on your video you appear to be against haha

[@RobinHood-o7o]

Dude. Youre voice sounds like Hulk Hogan when he was younger. If you said bro and brother. I laugh so hard. Im subscribed ❤ I just got the 211i and 411a, theyre being shipped via ups now. Do they emit ozone or what. What about Winix C909 vs the one you got? Thanks

[@DESCARADOSif]

"If u put a piece of electrical tape on the blue bar it will not produce any light" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jouayang5849]

How does the Levoit 600s compare to the Medify 50?

[@applisense]

Never tested the Medify 50

[@oniyoku]

So cost of winix filter replacement is almost as high as a new machine...

[@applisense]

On Amazon, I'm finding the genuine filter replacement for less than half of the unit's total cost. That is after current sales price

[@vitsedlacek7387]

hi and thanks for the video. Wondering if blueairs are generating any other type of noises than fan white noise? I've just got Levoit 300s/400s/600s and they all make some weird sounds ... 600S produces resonant tones and ironically speed 1 is more annoying then running it to the max :)

[@applisense]

I've used the Blueair 300 Auto in the bedroom and there isn't that annoying pitch that the Levoit Core models have. Give it a shot but just know that Blueair models all have built in ionizers that can't be disabled.

[@vitsedlacek7387]

@@applisense ah, good point! I am not so keen on ionizer .. thanks!

[@ssoffshore5111]

This is where the Coway's excel.

[@cristinacibotari7336]

@@applisense o

[@khoale4755]

Most homes nowadays having an AC unit with multiple filters to clean the air, for the people who don't have AC units then that's fine go buy one but for the people who have AC units, why do I need to buy something when an AC unit does the same job?

[@applisense]

That's a great question! Generally, air filters for HVAC are designed to filter debris to extend the lifetime of the unit, not for people. They don't filter down to the particle size of air purifiers, as that would restrict too much air flow for the unit to operate effectively.

[@cyberstate9552]

AC filters are not HEPA so they don't clean the air as much.

[@rebeccarosenbaum-b1u]

True, most home hvac does not filter microns. The are built for for high velocity pressure air movement. The hvacs have to circulate high cm to heat and cool the pressured space thus the filtration of microns is to much pressure on the residential system, it would heat up and burnout. There are micron adapters available but would cost $30,000 to inplace. Do your homework and invest multiple air purifiers and breath.

[@Kashif314]

Can anyone please tell me if Air Purifiers alter the air pressure in room? Ever since I switched the Levoit 300s I feel like my eyes getting blocked as in an airplane. Any of you having this feeling or it maybe a coincidence that my ears clogged for some reason at the very same moment? Second question is that on the medium speed the device has like a very low whistling like sound. Not on low or high. I hear it only on medium fan speed. Its hard to describe this sound but its like a plane engine but on a low volume. Please help!

[@applisense]

Lony G - Just return it. Try the Winix 5500-2 or the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH

[@Kashif314]

@@applisense Thabks for the reply bro. Its budget friendly and I read lots of reviews and everyone seems to praising it. Do you have any experience with this unit of Levoit in general. I want to know if this feeling I am having will be with every Air Purifier out there. I mean affecting the ears

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Winix....OMG.....one look at it screams "commercial paper shredder", designed in the '90s. Fugly. 😁

[@applisense]

Haha!

[@EphesianRose]

@@applisense - it (Winix) is ugly but functionally is it worth it?

[@applisense]

@@EphesianRose For is normal price of $150 yes. Lately it has been over priced.

[@carrottop113]

Mines fan broke and makes a loud tapping noise after 2 years

[@EphesianRose]

@@applisense It's also not as ugly in person...I find it quite appealing. Jury's still out on how well it works. The secondhand smoke from neighboring apartments is pretty intense. *sigh*

[@StyleshStorm]

How good are Temu mini air purifiers under $20?

[@applisense]

I never heard of that, i'll have to look into them

[@StyleshStorm]

@@applisense Mahalo (Hawaiian thank you) I purchased the Winix 5500-2 for my grandparents but I still need one and the mini hepa air purifiers on temu is affordable.

[@airrodgers1242]

@@applisense I got the xiaomi pro h on low setting you do not known its on unless you put your hand on it to fell the air flow

[@stanthaman6634]

To rave about the ability to not have to go in to the next room to adjust the settings and control it by your phone is so Millennial. LOL

[@NKaumans]

I'm sure the retailers love you losing money with every return you do against a new unused product.

[@jimbob9799]

Get another 400s. You just got a bad unit.