For many people, a tower-style air purifier has a lot of appeal. They are generally lightweight, have a very small footprint, and blend into most rooms rather seamlessly. The Alen T300 has been a model that many people have chose over the years, and now it has received a makeover. So what's new with the Alen T500?

_For starters, the new T500 is a bit smaller. Shorter and lighter, this model is now sized between the T300 and T100 but still retains the same size footprint. Other than this, the T500 retains most of the same features, functionality and style of the T300 model. It still has digital controls, 3 fan speeds, and a filter change indicator. It also retains the limited lifetime warranty, EnergyStar qualification, and coverage area. And, as the T300, the new T500 has an optional ionizer (produces no ozone), for your convenience.

_The only downside with this model is the UV bulb, that came standard with the T300, is no longer included with the T500 model. In lieu of the UV bulb, there is a filter option, the HEPA-Silver that does the same thing – neutralizes microbes and germs. The standard filter with the T500 is the HEPA-Fresh filter, which is a HEPA-style filter that traps 95% of particles 0.3 microns or larger (think N95 filtration). Aside from the HEPA-Fresh and HEPA-Silver option, there is also a HEPA-OdorCell filter that uses Alen's MCP technology to target odors.

Lastly, it is priced the same as its predecessor – $299.00. This model is currently in-stock and available to ship today.

For a full rundown of the T500's specs and our review of this air purifier, visit our T500 page or to view all Alen air purifiers.

Author: K. Gilmore