It’s that time of the year when the Air Quality Index spikes across North India, reaching hazardous levels. The situation is much worse in the capital, New Delhi, where the AQI even reaches 999 in some areas. To mitigate the toxic effects of rising air pollution levels, air purifiers have become the need of the hour. In this article, we bring you the best air purifiers under Rs 10,000 that you can buy right now.
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Philips Ac1215/20 Air Purifier
Price: Rs 9,499 on Amazon
The Ac1215/20 air purifier from Philips can filter out 99.97% of airborne pollutants as small as 0.003 microns. This includes bacteria, viruses, pollen, and dust mites. It can purify an average room (18ft x 12ft x 8ft) in under 12 minutes, with a CADR of 270 m³/hour. The air is passed through three layers of filtration – pre-layer, activated carbon filter, and true HEPA filter. You can also view the air quality in real-time on the Ac1215/20’s 4-colour indicator. The air purifier is also equipped with multiple lighting levels if you want to keep it turned on throughout the night.
Honeywell Air Touch V2 Air Purifier
Price: Rs 7,298 on Amazon
The Honeywell Air Touch V2 has a coverage area of 388 sq. ft. and a CADR of up to 250 m³/hour. It can filter out 99.99% of micro allergens and airborne pollutants from the air including PM10 and PM2.5. The air is first passed through a pre-filter, followed by an activated carbon filter, and finally a high-grade H13 HEPA filter. The air purification cycle is carried out every 12 minutes. There is a real-time PM2.5 level indicator on the air purifier as well. When it’s working at its highest speed, the air purifier reaches a maximum noise level of 47.5 dB/a. The Honeywell Air Touch V2 is one of the best air purifiers you can buy right now under Rs 10,000.
Sharp Room Air Purifier
Price: Rs 9,490 on Amazon
The Sharp Air Purifier has dimensions of 20.9 x 38.3 x 54cm and a functional range of 320 sq. ft. This air purifier uses Sharp’s patented plasmacluster purification process in conjunction with the three-step filtration (pre-filter, activated carbon filter, and HEPA filter) mechanism. It can filter out 99.97% allergens and microscopic dust as small as 0.3 microns. The active carbon filter also deodorizes the room of cigarette smoke and pet odour, while also removing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from the air. There are two modes on this air purifier – Auto mode and Haze mode. Sharp claims a filter life of 2 years.
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite
Price: Rs 10,999 on Mi.com
The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite is priced slightly above Rs 10,000, but we have to include it on this list solely because of its amazing purifying capability. This air purifier is one of the most popular ones around. It can take in air from all directions and has an effective coverage area of 269 – 463 sq. ft. This air purifier has a CADR of up to 360 m³/h and can provide 6000L of clean air per minute. Xiaomi’s triple-layer filtration system can remove 99.99% allergens and dust particles as small as 0.1 microns. The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite has a dedicated app that can be used to toggle between different modes and set up voice control.
Amazon Basics Air Purifier
Price: Rs 4,712 on Amazon
The Amazon Basics Air Purifier has a CADR of 250 m³/h and a coverage area of up to 300 sq. ft. Its 4-colour LED display can indicate air quality level in real-time. The H13 True HEPA filter on this purifier can filter out 99.97% of harmful air particles including PM2.5. The HEPA filter has a functional life of around 4,000 – 5,500 hours. It can also trap cigarette smoke, dust, pet odour, and pollen. There are three modes on this air purifier – Auto, Turbo, and Night Mode. In Night Mode, the device turns down the noise and curbs the noise level while also effectively keeping the air pure.
Rosekm Small Air Purifier
Price: Rs 1,798 on Amazon
This compact air purifier is perfect for small rooms, cubicles, bed stands, work desks, and kitchens. If you want fresh air around you while you sleep, place this air purifier on your nightstand and let it do its thing. Apart from air filtration, the Rosekm Small Air Purifier also offers aromatherapy. You can pour a few drops of your favourite essential oil on the purifier’s aroma pad to refresh the air with pleasant scents. The H13 HEPA filter on this device can capture 99.97% of allergens from the air. The air purifier comes with a one-year warranty.
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Conclusion
These are the best air purifiers under Rs 10,000 that you can buy right now. Apart from checking out the air filtration system and functional range, also make sure you know about the warranty period and maintenance support offered by the manufacturer on the product. Since the HEPA filter needs to be changed every 6-12 months, any product with good maintenance support is more favourable.
