Molekule: The Worst Air Purifier We've Ever Tested

[@travisallen4718]

You completely destroyed my interest in this thing. My wallet thanks you

[@ChargePositive]

I watched a comparison of the molecule and enviroclenze on vacuum wars I think, that unit did pretty well

[@lanaslay2163]

You can legit buy a dyson and have enough money for almost two dyson filters with both the machine and filter are very expensive. The dyson is 650 with two combo filters cost 80 each, and the fact that dyson has so much in there app and machines it’s just a no brainer

[@Oneness100]

Here's my take on this. The Molekule is advertised to purify the following: Mold, VOC's, Bacteria, Viruses, etc. Those require different tests and different measurement equipment. They aren't testing for many of the things that Molekule has listed. While it might not do that well with some of the things, it might be a lot better with the things Wirecutter's test doesn't cover. it would be nice if they tested everything stated in Molekule's web site specifically, but that would require them getting more specific test equipment, but to use lite matches? That's ridiculous. I'm sure they should test differently with different TYPES of particles where they can test for each type of particle separately. No, I don't own a Molekule, but I'm still trying to figure out if any of these reviewers are really testing properly and with every different type of particle these purifiers claim they purify..

[@Enrique6299]

It's only one test.

[@Oneness100]

@@Enrique6299 And it was using lit matches, which is hardly what I think should be used. It's not like I only have smoke from lit matches in my bedroom. I'm worried about bacteria, viruses, dust particles, things that can make me sick or not be able to breath well. Smells is another thing if I've been cooking things like fish or other oders that are unpleasant, but I don't smoke in my home. I do have neighbors that smoke pot that I sometimes smell when I have the windows open.

[@Jappareti]

Who else had an ad for the Molekule before this video? At first I thought it was the Wirecutter setting the video up, but Molekule actually paid to put it there. Ouch!

[@markshvili]

I had two

[@Nirotix]

Lol, me too. That's hilarious. We were going to buy this purifier over a year ago, but did my research and said "fuck that!!" I never even saw this wire cutter video back than, used internet web page reveiws not youtube. This just was recommended to me so had to see what he'ld say on it. Too funny.

[@Quapadople]

Damn...I don't get them ads on premium😂😂😂

[@kelzbelz313]

I’m assuming they molekule just throws ads at any video with certain key words.

[@questv2661]

Same

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

I’ve seen a bunch of you tubers talk about this thing and how much they love it. Just goes to show if you make a fancy looking product and charge a lot of money, there are plenty of suckers in this world to buy it.

[@jcardboard]

They've been paid to say that.

[@samporter9785]

*cough* apple *cough*

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Sam Porter cough Trash can Mac Pro cough cough

[@fergochan]

On the one hand some people are definitely being paid to say it, but you also can't deny the effect of a good marketing campaign and slick design making people feel like they got what they were after. Especially if they haven't tried air purifiers before. It reminds me of this XKCD: xkcd.com/937/

[@MaxSvensson91]

Also shows why you NEVER should listen to a youtuber for advice on anything.

[@specialk22tt]

THIS is why I love wirecutter.

[@Oneness100]

they only tested with smoke from matches, Molekule doesn't list smoke on their website, so this seems to be a misleading and incomplete testing methodology. Sorry.

[@vnvuvlvlvkvuvnvx4945]

@@Oneness100 it's worse in the video they tell you that molecule uses HO to filter... And then they test it with smoke?!? Using a oxidizer to filter smoke is like using a pocket knife to cut down a tree.

[@10kevinle]

5 Minute no BS video

[@Oneness100]

@@vnvuvlvlvkvuvnvx4945 Here's where I'm coming from. First off, I don't own a Molekule and it's too expensive for my budget right now. BUT, the Molekule lists what it's meant to handle on their website. they state the following: Mold VOCs Allergens Viruses Bacteria That's what they say on their website. they don't list Smoke, so why test the Molekule using only smoke and basing a judgement on the product when they don't mention smoke? Sounds like Wirecutter doesn't know how to test the Molekule in order to formulate a judgement on how well it performs…

[@Oneness100]

@@10kevinle I thought it was a little misleading since Molekule doesn't mention their products deal with smoke, so why test it using smoke? Doesn't make much sense to test it on something that's not in the mfg's claims.

[@scottt7400]

I tried it, and it did absolutely nothing to help my allergies. I will say that the Molekule people were gracious and made it easy to return, which I was very happy to do.

[@gurneygang9625]

Imagine being so cucked you buy something that costs 800 bucks lol

[@wired-fpz]

@@gurneygang9625 im convinced that you don't deal with allergies, which was most likely the reason why they bought it

[@gurneygang9625]

@@wired-fpz your right I dont suffer from inferior genetics. Besides why would you spend 800 on something you didnt even research

[@iMasterchris]

pointless pointing You may not have inferior genetics, but definitely inferior empathy.

[@gurneygang9625]

@@iMasterchris empathy is for betas

[@95aubie]

If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. kzbin.infoUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!

[@AliSot2000]

Well I think the spending on molecule must have looked something like this: Marketing 50% R&D 30% Design 29% Testing 1% Interface development 0%

[@Okyno7]

Well they must have gone over budget with 110% spending on the budget.

[@jjbpenguin]

more like Marketing 80% R&D 0% Design 15% Testing 0% Interface development 0% scrutinizing leather for the fancy handle 5%

[@jonathaningram8157]

30% for a design that is basically just a cylinder ?

[@giuseppebonatici7169]

@@jonathaningram8157 24% color combinations, 5% setting diameter and height.

[@OrangeC7]

@Great Value Bleach "We didn't make a mistake, it's just that our users are using it wrong."

[@aokaze-minotaur]

Since the beginning, I have been saying that this was a fraudulent product, but nobody believed me. I'm glad someone actually tested it.

[@Endohmassato]

Did you have any proof back then? Maybe that's why?

[@thejake1337]

You’re not wrong. Lots of these “lifestyle” startup companies that target affluent (aka: “suckers with money to spend”) customers have generally been either inferior to their existing competition or straight up snake oil products yet people continue to buy them because branding is one helluva powerful sales tool.

[@colinmurphy2214]

@@Endohmassato it just ticks all the boxes. “New” technology, vaguely European misspelling that makes it seem “exotic”, heavy advertising, minimalist presentation; it just has ripoff written all over it

[@Endohmassato]

@@colinmurphy2214 I completely agree with you. However, what do you mean with "vaguely European misspelling"?

[@milkmayun]

So like any other product that ad targets me on Instagram, it's overhyped and overpriced.

[@Strand0410]

Overhyped, overdesigned crap like the Juicero that spends all their money on marketing

[@dans6127]

@@Strand0410 I have a rule that the fancier the marketing behind a product the more you should be skeptical and do your research

[@Sashazur]

Dan S I have an even simpler rule - if it’s on Instagram don’t get it!

[@Divert486]

Sounds like they classify you as prone to impulse buying if you're targeted with overhyped ads.

[@tbah9402]

It's like apple

[@StefanReich]

The gentle way he is holding the Coway in the end

[@rs5570]

Before this I watched a KZbinr pushing Molekule, going on & on & at the end says, “I can’t actually TEST the air quality as I don’t have any kind if meter” but this thing is the BEST air purifier. I have pets with serious asthma. Recently bought the Blue Air 411 & was getting ready to break my bank acct with the Molekule to try to do the best for my animals. Thank you so very much. Molekule’s website sounds like it will cure cancer, home school your kids and make dinner. I’m adding the CoWay. Many thanks!

[@dmbsaxboyz]

Interesting video. Thanks for doing the testing! We have had our Molekule for exactly a year now. I can say that it made a huge difference in my own and my 2yo son’s allergies in our condo. Before we got it, my “seasonal” allergies had become constant and my son was mouth breathing during sleep due to nasal congestion. Immediately after using the Molekule, those things resolved, and have been ever since. Except, in the last month they’ve been digging in the street just 20ft from our windows adding/changing utilities. I’ve noticed an increase in sneezing, but no other symptoms, on those days during construction. Part of what I wonder, after seeing the results of your test, is that perhaps the PECO filter is better suited to neutralizing living things in the air rather than removing particulates. It makes sense to me that you’d see the results that you have from matches simply because you’re comparing the small prefilter HEPA filter in the Molekule to other systems which have a larger filters and are designed around that specific method of removal only. Another direct example is that when I change the diaper pail in the same room as the Molekule, I can turn the fan speed on high and the smell disappears very quickly without any other ventilation. Whereas a simple HEPA filter on its own doesn’t seem to neutralize the smell at all. I definitely will check out those two filters you recommend, hadn’t heard of them before. But I would be interested in more comprehensive testing of the Molekule before dismissing it entirely, given that we saw positive results in a year of use.

[@Lolwutfordawin]

This seems accurate based on how the technologies work. The radicals created by the uv light are great at sterilizing the air, but basically useless when it comes to actually removing particles. So depending on the use case from a technological point of view it's either basically useless compared to a HEPA filter, as this test shows for simply removing particles, but potentially far better at neutralizing allergens and smells. Would be nice to see a test for that.

[@scotty2344]

@@Lolwutfordawin I'm surprised nobody else has used UV light against a TiO2 filter. I'm imagine the most expensive thing in the Mokekule is the filter itself which sells for about $65. Otherwise, there's plenty of UV purifiers out there.

[@guspaz]

I bought two of the Coway a few months ago after reading the Wirecutter review. They work great. Very quiet, I run them 24/7 on medium, sometimes putting them on high when I'm out of the house (if I remember, which I usually don't). I sleep with one on medium just a few feet away, it's a very pleasant and very smooth wooshing noise with no high frequency components.

[@HRAARH]

Do you know if the Coway is effective in removing mold particles?

[@user-dx7gh8qi4o]

@@HRAARH yeah, that's what I'm looking for something that can remove mold particles if you find out let me know, thanks

[@Andrewnutrition]

@@user-dx7gh8qi4o Mold spores are pretty big, around 3 microns so any HEPA will capture those but mycotoxins which the spores release are around .03 so you need a unit that goes that small.

[@Duffyyy94]

i couldn't stop laughing when they showed the price

[@GEORGE-jf2vz]

Definatly something Apple owners would buy. Garbage.

[@yeshuasaves7415]

You guys should test dyson's newest air purifier they claim it destroys formaldehyde

[@Teeveepicksures]

if its ozone-emitting it may

[@z.deutch1334]

The Dyson Pure appears to be more of *a fan with a filter* than a bona fide air purifier. From what I can tell, its performance is likely to be below that of the Winix or Coway given Dyson only has 2 filters (one HEPA, one carbon filter), they are small filters, and here's an article that explains the BS formaldehyde selling point: www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/1/20892177/dyson-pure-cryptomic-air-purifier-destroy-formaldehyde

[@LordOceanus]

Hmmm a claim the Biochem student in me finds intriguing. Well if the goal is to remove Formaldehyde from the air that's not hard in lab environments we use catalytic filters HEPA filters and carbon filters in series to capture and neutralize all particulates. Even the cadaver lab i worked in which is absolutely swimming in formaldehyde had zero environment concerns since the filter setup ensured none left the room. The majority of formaldehyde will be removed by the activated carbon filters and the rest by the catalytic filters which basically do what the Molekule claims to do but actually work and produce an environment that will tear apart just about everything you wouldn't want in the air. So back to Dyson if their product has an activated carbon filter then it could theoretically take some formaldehyde out of the air but the claims they are making are a bit extreme

[@Teeveepicksures]

@@LordOceanus thanks for the info! whats your take on ozone-emitters?

[@pilsplease7561]

@@LordOceanus I use a filter with a carbon filter as the last stage because I develop film and some formaldehyde is used in the later stages and I dont want to have that stuff get airborne and make anyone sick

[@stevenmichaelcrane2557]

I wish the test included VOCs, though! That's what they claim they are uniquely positioned to fix. I already have a bunch of HEPA filters, so it would be helpful to know if its VOC-reduction claims can be trusted.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

Exactly. Burning phosphorous won't produce the organic particles capable of being chemically degraded and destroyed by hydroxyls like viruses and pollen can.

[@MulroePhoto]

is it legal for them to make these claims? jesus

[@eveappleby2211]

Possibly. Doesn't it say it performs better than the machines they themselves tested? They might have picked crappy filters on purpose, but since its based on their research it's not technically wrong.

[@Chunderthunder420]

@@eveappleby2211 lol their tests probably included hanging a coffee filter against a fan or sum shit cuz literally nothing ACTUAL NOTHING outperformed them thats fucking hilarious

[@Tridd666]

Depends. The Jews who run our country have worked very hard to promote a very technical, legalistic , fluid base for our laws. I think it's called pilpul.

[@FirstNameLastName-tx6td]

@@Tridd666 you're a fucking moron lol

[@iMasterchris]

Shyan Marie Why the fuck do you exist?

[@thedoc8876]

I had a feeling this purifier was bullshit, I watched their promo for this on KZbin and just something seemed fake.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

We don't know it's bullshit. Their study is clearly flawed having a shorter time period for the machine with a lower filtering capacity per hour. If this wasn't the case they would have stated the machine is well within stated specs to filter that size of room in that time. They never so it's likely either to make the company look bad or incompetence on their part.

[@thedoc8876]

@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep I see, I wonder what their motivation is for making this company look bad then.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

@@thedoc8876 Internal politics is the likely guess.

[@aintgert]

@@thedoc8876 I have to say, this video does come across as a "hit vid". I wondered what his beef was, like maybe someone didn't get a job at Molekule or got fired or broken-up with, or something personal, because it really does seem almost defensive.

[@kissfan8675309]

@@aintgert exactly lol.

[@Jcraft153]

I've never even heard of this, and I now don't want it.

[@joseph-the-seventh]

Would love to hear Wirecutter's response to Molekule's response. Paraphrasing, but they said something along the lines of: "Wirecutter only tested for particulate matter, and that's not the whole picture".

[@GregPolkinghorne]

Isn't reducing particulates the main job of an air purifier?

[@DanHarkinz99]

Molekule- Shit

[@xXstewieXx100]

@@GregPolkinghorne Not necessarily but I doubt with those abysmal performance numbers any other IAQ pollutants would be much better.

[@SteveYager]

I don't think they really need to respond since most people will want an air purifier to filter particle from the air - the most basic thing it should be doing. If it can't do that well, it should claim to.

[@IronMan9771]

Molekule's claims weren't that it was better than HEPA filters when you looked at the "whole" picture, they claimed they were better in every category. So what about this category? Sounds like bullshit to me

[@Natashea]

This is proof that pricing your product high makes people assume it’s high quality/performance 😂

[@rionmartin9867]

Another fantastic review, Wirecutter! I was looking at the Molekule six months ago. Thanks to your roundup of air purifiers, I bought the Coway instead. It's been a great little machine.

[@insertyoutubehandlenamehere]

LMAO it literally contaminates the air on low setting.

[@PixelLabsMinecraft]

No, it just increases air circulation, not allowing particles to settle

[@insertyoutubehandlenamehere]

@@PixelLabsMinecraft AKA spreads the contaminants, AKA increases contamination. Was a joke...

[@ValkyrieTiara]

@@insertyoutubehandlenamehere Maintaining contamination is not the same as increasing contamination. If you have a dollar, and you don't spend it, your money doesn't increase. You still just have a dollar.

[@peterpan4038]

In that case it effectivly makes it worse. That is if there is bad stuff in the air you don't want to breath in.

[@nosnoranwahs]

@@insertyoutubehandlenamehere It deconstructs contaminates before releasing them if they aren't caught by the filter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZXNqmR7iNKLaac

[@pattii55]

I already have the Coway for 3 or so years (have a parrot so bird dander is an issue) and I've always liked it. I was considering replacing it with the Molekule because of what I've heard on some of the Geek shows advertising it and extolling the virtues of it over other purifiers! Thanks for saving me a ton of money! I'll keep my Coway.

[@Oneness100]

Has Molekule responded to your test results? What is their position?

[@Oneness100]

​@@PitiphongPhongpattranont Thanks.

[@sternmg]

Thanks for the link! Sadly, they did not address why they perform badly with particulates, and they lost me at "holistic".

[@Oneness100]

@@sternmg Yeah, that was a little thin. They do market it as a product that purifies against things like VOCs, Mold, Viruses, and allergens. They don't mention anything else. Other products mention things like dust. What types of particles do the tests they conduct measure? Maybe that's the problem. The tests they conduct don't include the things they claim it purifies.

[@egeniojaramillo9048]

Oneness100 they market it as being better at everything.

[@melchizedek717]

Please do a review of Xiaomi air purifiers. Thanks

[@emintey]

Just today I saw a KZbin ad for the Molukle which convinced me to buy an air purifier as I am asthmatic and I think it will help. However, when i saw the price I nearly fainted. I did a little more research and found an air purifier that looks good for less than half the price and ordered it on ebay, now after seeing this KZbin video I'm glad I did.

[@elizabethtangora4353]

This video is both a really clear and concise review, and a powerful reminder to always check the reviews before you get seduced by the Instagram ads.

[@_ehm.cee_]

Thank you for this this review. I've been eying this for a while but never found a solid review, now I know not to waste money on this.

[@PeterDulay]

I just turned on my Molekule for the first time about 10 min ago and I can already breath better. My allergies have been really beating me up lately and so I bought it. My eyes and nasal passages are literally clearing just minutes after. If you guys have allergies or other breathing issues and looking for an excuse not to spend the $800, then I’m afraid you might continue to suffer. I was recommended this product from a friend who swore by it. And it’s taken the worst allergy season in years for me to spend the money too. But I am shocked at how good it works. And another thing, if I were to read this review before buying it, it might cause me to second guess Molekule. But I’m glad I bought it first. I hope this helps any of you who are on the fence. Also Molekule put out a rebuttal to this video and they continue to have positive press from colleges and medical institutions to use this in a medical setting. I mean you can probably get your money back from Molekule if you hated it. I promise it’s worth trying.

[@abbypyeatt3800]

I work for a company that is developing a photocatalytic air filter. We would never say this replaces HEPA and it really sucks that Molekule is the company paving the way. We have tested their filter against countless VOCs and it really sucks at everything.

[@lifeisamovi]

im thinking of buying this filter but i see the purified particles will just release back into my room. is there no filter that captures100%? because it sounds like this does that but comes out purfied air. whats so bad about that

[@lifeisamovi]

why wouldnt this replace it. it literlly kills all the allergens. the hepa still passes by .1% u do know that right?

[@KyleSherwoodOfficial]

I never comment on videos. This was super well done and concise. You're the man. Thank you. Also, loved the music.

[@JulioReguero]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was about to buy a Molekule but now that I know how it compares to other brands I simply changed my mind.

[@LocknK3y]

Thank you. I've been wanting a molekule for awhile now and was about to pull the trigger until I ran into this video. I wanted to love the molekule so bad because it is indeed such a beautiful looking product. Thank you for saving my money. Subscribed.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Man-now this is the channel I need to support! This was as beautiful a take-down as I’ve ever seen! All hype and no substance. There’s an object lesson in there somewhere.

[@sherbetfarts]

Thank you, after watching this I’m going to try and convince my bro in Sydney to get a Coway because of all the bushfire smoke. I’m glad this video came up in my recommended!

[@sunspot42]

I have the Coway and it's amazing. Usually silent when set to its automatic mode. Can kick up the fan when it detects pollution. The sensor is usually pretty effective - when I start cooking in the kitchen it usually triggers the purifier within a couple of minutes - but it can degrade over time and you need to keep it cleaned out. The filters are pretty inexpensive as these things go and really large given the small size of the purifier. It also has an ionizer which supposedly doesn't produce much ozone. That definitely helps to force a lot of sooty particles out of the air and onto the surrounding surfaces in my apartment.

[@ambrose.little]

I had already bought one to try around Mar-Apr 2019. I was looking for allergy relief, and I found no difference using the Molekule, even moving it in each room I was in during the day. I work at home, so I could keep it with me. I bought it because of the "holistic" claims they make, and because I'm a sucker for cool gadgets (i.e., "smart"). So I wanted to like it, but in the end, I returned it. Cannot justify that cost for no discernible improvement for me. I'm going to try the Coway based on the recommendation here.

[@SinAlameda]

I love mine. I don't know if it's DOING anything, but I literally found it on the sidewalk in SF with a broken plug, which I fixed for $5.

[@rl5920]

Agree on the PM side of things, but PM is only a small part of the indoor air quality problem. Please run your tests for VOC and HCHO (the indoor air pollutants that cause cancer and other health problems). I have a separate HEPA Filtrete filter for PM, but use the Molekule for volatiles. My Honeywell VOC/HCHO monitor shows a big reduction after using the Molekule, but would love to see a controlled verification.

[@maryp2747]

I have two Mokekules, wish I never bought them. The filters alone are $179, I've been washing and reusing them. I was just about to purchase new filters when I saw this video. Now I'm going to buy a Coway.

[@ambylam]

I got an ad for them on instagram a few months ago, did 5 mins of research, spammed every post with how much of a scam it was, and then got blocked

[@uss_04]

When the marketing said it “Destroyed airborne contaminants”, was anyone else reminded of that one Monk episode where the Vaccuum claimed it destroyed the dust making it so it never need to be empty? Smh.

[@MrDigit885]

Hahah I do, I remember monk dancing to it

[@letiziamargo9601]

I love how the chart has “Literally Doing Nothing” as a comparison 😂😂😂

[@camb06]

Okay, now I want a review of the Rainbow vacuum/air purifier, which uses water as the filter. It’s the best I’ve ever personally seen as a vacuum, and it really makes my home feel fresh and clean.

[@rippspeck]

Never heard of this channel before and I don't intend to buy an air purifier, but hot diggity damn, I love me some empiric testing. Great video.

[@fredflintstone8998]

'Hot diggity damn' is an expression that I am going to adopt... thank you...

[@BunnyRocket]

I’ve made so many solid purchases because of Wirecutter. Sharing this I’ve saved my old man a ton of money. Thank you.

[@eastpetersen]

I knew this thing was just marketing, thank you for confirming my suspicions

[@thechemtrailkid]

It's useful to compare the efficiencies of these machines at their different fan speeds but "medium" between makers could be wildly different things. I think also comparing them using settings that produce similar noise levels would be a good metric and one a lot of people would be interested in since noise is one of the bigger trade offs with these machines.

[@MrJustapersn]

So it’s basically a 2019 version of an Oreck. Lol

[@bryanmartinez6600]

I thought orecks are good? Not talking about their sleek residential machines but their commercial machines.

[@adamk203]

HERPY DERPEDY I purchased one of their commercial canister vacs, and am quite impressed with its performance. Can’t speak for their residential line, though. Dyson seems more the overhyped/overpriced brand.

[@zeblith]

I crowdfunded this and I tremendously regret it. Even if it _worked_ (which, thanks for showing how much it doesn't!), the subscription-only filters are a total scam. ETA: Just bought a Coway to do what Molekule wouldn't. Excited to see how it does for me!

[@polecya]

Thank you for saving me from this absolute scam, has Molekule ever responded to this third party test?

[@cs5250]

Thank you! I kept seeing this on my Facebook and I was legitimately interested in it if it was cheaper but not after this video. I'll stick to my current filter

[@MrChiki1911]

Conway all the way I ve had the mighty for almost three years and went through 2 fires and both times it was amazing

[@plef5566]

Anastacio Rodriguez you gotta stop setting fires you pyro

[@alexcommons2310]

Curious - why do you think that the "silent" setting be getting worse results than the "dark" setting? I could understand "silent" maybe recirculating particulates into the air - causing higher readings than doing nothing. But doesn't "dark" performing better suggest that there is a flaw in either the unit or the testing method? Did you run the tests more than once?

[@johnleonardo]

Talk about absolutely killing a product. Haha, sad day for Molekule. Mad respect to you for informing the consumers, thanks.

[@mygaffer]

Damn, imagine wasting $800 on this.

[@tomholy]

Maybe it is bought as a piece of art.

[@killahdeathuber]

Very informative video on air purifiers, I now understand the molekule is not the air purifier to get. Only thing I wonder is, WHY WAS THIS RECOMMENDED TO ME?!

[@ipodhty]

I got an ad for this just before the video!!

[@SSANCHEZ1985]

Thank you! I was considering buying this for my asthma but just had to KZbin search it for reviews and now I'm definitely getting a Coway!

[@rogerbusler8009]

If I were you I would give Molekule a chance. Works for me.

[@Qalupatra]

Coway can give you throat issue as this model release ozone. I got very bad irritation in my throat. What is ozone? This is due to the fact that ionizers emit charged particles into the air as a way to clean it. And along with these charged particles comes a tiny amount of ozone as a byproduct. Ozone is known to cause minor throat irritation to people with chronic respiratory issues, but if you don’t have a condition like this, then you may not notice any ill effects.

[@sherry_seattle]

Thank you so much for being objective and you really saved my WALLET!!!!

[@GrimCitizen]

I don’t know why this is in my recommendations but I do know I’m definitely not buying a molekule now

[@wheres_wolfie]

Was scrolling through recommended videos and saw Molekule’s response video LOL

[@JimBobe]

In your testing, where the rooms cleaned beforehand? Or was 1 room cleaned before testing and the other wasnt? As a qc microbiologist working with non viable air particle counters this is paramount

[@MrsCourt]

Jim Bob there are reviews all over KZbin saying how this is literally the worst thing ever, clean room or not. Check out vacuum wars video on the Molekule as well, he says basically the same thing

[@kaykepop4084]

All I can say is "thank you"! It's so important for me, and I'm sure others, that need to improve air quality for health reasons to find an air purifier that's actually going to work. And there's NO WAY I can find out this information about the different purifiers and their ability, so I can't thank you enough for the research you have done and shared ❤️

[@veliyorganc3569]

Thank you very much for your all supports in my air purifiers choice time. I'm curious about your thoughts on the Mitsubishi Electric MA-E85r. Thank you from now.

[@ashleylala4293]

I have an IQair and I really can’t stand the smell that comes out of this thing, even when the filters are new.

[@umamifan]

@@pickingwithdick4240 lmfao wtf

[@emwooding5030]

I appreciate how down to earth you are. You're very easy to watch,!

[@3811eric]

Another scammer bites the dust.. Well done wirecutter!!!!!!!! I was about to order 1 mini and regular sized combo but after watching this I am cancelling.. Thanks for your video!!

[@John_Ridley]

Just read Molekule's response. It's interesting to note that they did not AT ALL deny the results that their filter does very poorly in removing particulate gunk from the air. They just say that removing organics and such is important too. Very weak response.

[@TheDBX00]

Is destroying contaminants and removing particles that same thing? I get the whole idea of using smoke as a test but let me know how it works with live spores and a cold virus. I’m more interested if this is going to keep the things that will get me sick out of the air rather than smoke.

[@MagicznaPanda]

I'm not sure why you'd expect to have a problem with airborne viruses in your home, unless there are some sick people there (in which case this isn't probably going to help you anyway - since if they sneeze, the droplets will hit you way before the purifier can do anything, and if you touch your nose/eyes/mouth after touching any surface they've touched in 1-2 days, you'll be exposed too). And if you have a problem with mold spores, I think addressing that directly would be wiser than relying on a filter that may or may not catch them before they enter your lungs.

[@applec2400]

I bought the Blue 411 with some interpretation. We use the commercial Blue Air filters where I work so I figured *maybe* the home ones would be good but it seemed over priced for its simplicity. I am so relieved to see it here receiving decent praise! Also I’ve gone through one filter and onto my second and I can definitely say they come out nearly black (living in the city with the windows open almost all year round)

[@Sashazur]

applec2400 if you keep your windows open then your filter isn’t going to be doing anything for your indoor air.

[@treeflip7]

So this is a test of speed to filtration. Is that not different from ability to purify the air over long periods of time? If it takes longer to remove particles but actually destroys them I’d rather have that.

[@emintey]

I suppose it would depend on how long it would take to destroy them, if it ever caught up. Do you have any data?

[@TheInvestmentCircle]

Do a comparison of the Coway AP12 vs the IQAir (the 2nd most advertised, compared to Molekule. Want to see which performs best!

[@brendancarlson1678]

KZbin says to keep comments respectful, so I won't say anything about the product. 🤐

[@tburrrg2502]

I was just about to buy this. Thank you.

[@r0bophonic]

I purchased one when it first came out and tested it against my Austin Air Healthmate Plus using a consumer PM 2.5 and VOC sensor. It basically had no effect on the PM 2.5 and VOC levels in the room. The Austin Air did better. When I called Molekule customer support, they gaslit me with FUD about my sensor. I returned it for a full refund.

[@clicktresni6298]

You guys got them so upset they are running and add calling you guys stinky poopy heads LoL

[@DanielRomero]

What a nice looking ripoff!

[@sallypatterson4150]

…I’m a sucker. Thank you for so simply clarifying your tests and suggesting an air filter that actually does what it claims.

[@marcuslefleur9227]

I'm glad I found this video before I purchased one of these things.

[@fuzzyfriendlydoggy]

How does the new Dyson purifier which uses this same technology stack up?

[@acslater017]

This data set is rather limited isn’t it? True, Molekule’s claim is overly broad and you found a scenario where it’s inferior. But this isn’t really a comprehensive overview of effectiveness in someone’s home, the experiment only measures matchstick chemical removal over 30 minutes. Most people encounter other kinds of allergens/microbes and leave it running for far more than 30 minutes.

[@arminkaramian572]

Omg I almost bought the bundle deal, thank you for saving me $1300 😘

[@keco185]

Does the molecule function better on a different timescale? Like does it reduce contaminants faster than the others in the first few minutes or does it result in lower particle counts after being left on for days instead of a half hour?

[@Nemisis2290]

It's a 30minute test. Faster? No. Tests signify it doesn't clean anything faster or better whatsoever. There's no it cleaning 18% then suddenly after 5 more minutes it's better. It's trash.

[@expansiveboy1]

Bought 2 of these and they both failed within 18 months but not until the bearings wore out and it emitted a constant loud noise at every setting

[@vegandew]

Got to love this Data Driven review. Your team rocks!!!

[@kristyethridge]

I have a Molekule and have had it for several months, And LOVE it, so don't let this video turn you off from buying one. I live is the south and my families allergies have been terrible the last few years. Since we started using the molekule, our allergies have been SO much better. Twice now, someone in my house had the stomach virus and/or a nasty cold virus (i have school age kids that bring home everthing) and we put the molekule in the room with them and no one else caught any of the viruses. So it may not get all the tiny particles out but i think he over looked the PECO light feature, which molekule claims kills bacteria and viruses. I will add we run ours on the boost mode most of the time, because i like the noise it makes! I like mine so much I will probably buy another one for the upstair part of my house soon, or get one of the new smaller ones they offer.

[@thilotech]

Or just buy a dyson.

[@CocotanNya]

Just a quick question, are these other air purifiers your comparing it to actually killing the air particles or just collecting them ? I don’t feel like Molekule can score to them. Yes, they can collect very fast, but Molekule is collecting and killing them. Couldn’t this device help a lot with COVID-19 ?

[@ninaantchoutine7871]

Interesting, but we’ve used it in our basement particularly for mold and I can smell mold when no one else can, and I can definitely say it’s made a huge difference in symptoms in the family and noticing the smell. So I don’t know.

[@MrVansVideos]

This made me 2nd guess buying one.. Molekule's official video response re-enforced it... good job wirecutters. I urge everyone to go watch their horrible response video full of nonsense and misdirection whilst exclaiming science!

[@ashthenonengineer]

I’d never seen or heard of Molekule until I clicked on this video...and was promptly subjected to a KZbin ad for Molekule right before the review.

[@rre9121]

I wonder if it might perform better against a different kind of test. I'd expect most of the particles in matchsmoke are highly inert. Perhaps the Molekule would perform better at reducing smells or spores or pollen, something more susceptible to chemical attack.

[@antonykeane5586]

Damn, and I bought the new Molekule Mini - I haven't noticed any major difference... I would imagine the performance is even worse than this one since it's half the price. Maybe I'll pick up the CoWay in the future instead

[@daytonaflyer]

I'm confused. I thought that Molekule wasn't supposed to filter the air. It destroys organic compounds in the air such as mold spores and viruses by passing them through a screen with UV light and titanium dioxide. Its main function isn't to actually remove dust and allergens from the air. It deactivates them. Is this incorrect?

[@therealrodney8561]

So what is the best filter if you feel you are breathing chemical agents that may be leaking in from an adjacent plant?

[@Kromer0]

The comprehensive test was amazing

[@enjoyliving5906]

There is a high end air filter I owned years ago called “Rabbit Air”. Wonder how it would preform in your tests.

[@Andy-df5fj]

I'm curious where the filtered particles are supposed to end up? Is there some reservoir or surface plate that requires periodic cleaning?

[@moth.monster]

Ah, yet another scam advertised on Instagram.

[@moth.monster]

@10MM must be lucky, personally i'd go look up the same product after seeeing a cool ad and see if it's a knockoff or not, and if it is, either buy the original or buy the knockoff from aliexpress

[@igobyte]

I actually fell for it and bought a Molekule a little more than a year ago. Good to know that I was a fool, but hey, at least it looks nice.