AirPura V600 HEPA Air Purifiers

AirPura V600 HEPA Air Purifier

While the AirPura R600 remains an excellent base air purifier, some situations require an air purifier with more comprehensive and robust filtration of chemical vapors and VOCs. Compounds like formaldehyde, toluene, and benzene can sometimes be tricky for standard activated carbon to adsorb, and in cases like this, a blended carbon often performs better. This is what you'll find in the AirPura V600 VOC air purifier. Not only does the V600 remove harmful VOCs but it also traps the allergens that can cause allergies, asthma, or COPD to flare up. Quiet and well built, the AirPura V600 expands upon the performance of the R600, but how does it compare to other HEPA air purifiers? After two weeks with our sample model, this is how the V600 fared.

What I like about the AirPura V600

On the surface, you won't see much of a difference between the V600 and any other AirPura model. The main between this model and others lies in the carbon filter. While all AirPura models start with a coconut carbon base, the V600 filter contains a blend of this carbon as well as potassium iodide. You may be familiar with this blend as it is very similar to what is used in the highly recommended Austin HealthMate Plus. There are a couple reasons for this blend. First, the coconut carbon base seems to work better for most people. Some of the most sensitive can often have problems with the base material used in certain types of activated carbon. Secondly, the potassium iodide is an oxidizing agent that actually breaks down certain chemical molecules. So while the activated carbon adsorbs (attracts and binds to) smoke, odor, and some chemical molecules, the second compound oxidizes some of the most dangerous VOCs that standard carbon can often miss. This blend translates into better filtration of a wider array of pollutants, making the AirPura V600 a better choice for VOC filtration and and those more sensitive to chemicals.

Additional features of the AirPura V600 HEPA air purifier are similar to other models in the AirPura lineup. The HEPA filter is a sealed HEPA that is steel-capped for a tighter seal and to avoid the use of rubber or foam gaskets. This filter is the core of the allergen, dust, and particle filtration, trapping 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger. This includes the most common allergens like dust mites, dander, pollen, and mold spores as well as less common particles like the fine particulate associated with food production or commercial manufacturing. With an expected lifespan of three to five years, the AirPura HEPA filter costs you less to maintain than cheaper filters with more frequent replacement intervals.

One thing that anyone who has ever used an AirPura will notice is the quiet operation. Thanks in large part to a streamlined internal airflow design, the V600 makes almost no audible noise on its lowest fan speed. Like other air purifiers, on high it does produces significant noise from air movement, but with a variable speed motor, the fan settings are essentially infinite. You can turn it up during the day and for lighter sleepers, turn it down at night.

Ease of use cannot be overstated for the AirPura. While a variety of features like a timer, an LCD display, or a remote are nice for some of us, many prefer simple. We have enough remotes, more than enough devices that beep at us, and many of us spend far too much time staring at a tiny display screen anyways (are you reading this on your smart phone right now?), so an appliance that offers simple operation can be very welcomed. The AirPura V600 offers that. After unpacking it, you simply plug it in and set the dial to the desired fan speed. For the next year, the most you will have to do is vacuum the exterior (where air enters) to help keep the prefilter clear of large, visible particles. After a year, you may want to replace the prefilter, but many simple thoroughly clean and replace it. At two years, you will replace the carbon filter and for most people, it isn't until years four or five that you have to worry about replacing the HEPA filter, not every three months or six months. Overall, the AirPura is one of the easiest air purifiers to operate.

In addition to a long filter life, the V600 is a durable machine. With a German made motor, steel body, simplistic design, and relative lack of plastic parts there are few things that can ever go wrong with an AirPura. You get a well built, air purifier that focuses on quality filtration, easy use, and long life.

What I do not like about the AirPura V600

I will be the first to admit that another appliance with a remote control is the last thing I want. Stereo, surround system, tv, cable, and dvd player remotes are more than enough to keep me confused or busy searching for the one that is missing. One thing I do miss from the AirPura V600 is a filter change indicator. You will want to jog the dates down because the AirPura is so quiet and blends in well enough that it's fairly easy to forget its there and miss a filter change.

There are three color options with the V600, so once you decided to improve your indoor air quality and chosen a color, you're nearly finished! The AirPura V600 VOC air purifier offers broad filtration in one solidly built package. What it lacks in sophistication or fancy features, it makes up for in hassle-free use, effective filtration, and quiet, durable operation. Whether you have odors from new furniture, paint, or flooring or simply want to make you indoor air more breathable on all fronts, the AirPura V600 is an excellent choice for hassle-free operation and top notch results.

AirPura V600 HEPA Air Purifier

While the AirPura R600 remains an excellent base air purifier, some situations require an air purifier with more comprehensive and robust filtration of chemical vapors and VOCs. Compounds like formaldehyde, toluene, and benzene can sometimes be tricky for standard activated carbon to adsorb, and in cases like this, a blended carbon often performs better. This is what you'll find in the AirPura V600 VOC air purifier. Not only does the V600 remove harmful VOCs but it also traps the allergens that can cause allergies, asthma, or COPD to flare up. Quiet and well built, the AirPura V600 expands upon the performance of the R600, but how does it compare to other HEPA air purifiers? After two weeks with our sample model, this is how the V600 fared.

What I like about the AirPura V600

On the surface, you won't see much of a difference between the V600 and any other AirPura model. The main between this model and others lies in the carbon filter. While all AirPura models start with a coconut carbon base, the V600 filter contains a blend of this carbon as well as potassium iodide. You may be familiar with this blend as it is very similar to what is used in the highly recommended Austin HealthMate Plus. There are a couple reasons for this blend. First, the coconut carbon base seems to work better for most people. Some of the most sensitive can often have problems with the base material used in certain types of activated carbon. Secondly, the potassium iodide is an oxidizing agent that actually breaks down certain chemical molecules. So while the activated carbon adsorbs (attracts and binds to) smoke, odor, and some chemical molecules, the second compound oxidizes some of the most dangerous VOCs that standard carbon can often miss. This blend translates into better filtration of a wider array of pollutants, making the AirPura V600 a better choice for VOC filtration and and those more sensitive to chemicals.

Additional features of the AirPura V600 HEPA air purifier are similar to other models in the AirPura lineup. The HEPA filter is a sealed HEPA that is steel-capped for a tighter seal and to avoid the use of rubber or foam gaskets. This filter is the core of the allergen, dust, and particle filtration, trapping 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger. This includes the most common allergens like dust mites, dander, pollen, and mold spores as well as less common particles like the fine particulate associated with food production or commercial manufacturing. With an expected lifespan of three to five years, the AirPura HEPA filter costs you less to maintain than cheaper filters with more frequent replacement intervals.

One thing that anyone who has ever used an AirPura will notice is the quiet operation. Thanks in large part to a streamlined internal airflow design, the V600 makes almost no audible noise on its lowest fan speed. Like other air purifiers, on high it does produces significant noise from air movement, but with a variable speed motor, the fan settings are essentially infinite. You can turn it up during the day and for lighter sleepers, turn it down at night.

Ease of use cannot be overstated for the AirPura. While a variety of features like a timer, an LCD display, or a remote are nice for some of us, many prefer simple. We have enough remotes, more than enough devices that beep at us, and many of us spend far too much time staring at a tiny display screen anyways (are you reading this on your smart phone right now?), so an appliance that offers simple operation can be very welcomed. The AirPura V600 offers that. After unpacking it, you simply plug it in and set the dial to the desired fan speed. For the next year, the most you will have to do is vacuum the exterior (where air enters) to help keep the prefilter clear of large, visible particles. After a year, you may want to replace the prefilter, but many simple thoroughly clean and replace it. At two years, you will replace the carbon filter and for most people, it isn't until years four or five that you have to worry about replacing the HEPA filter, not every three months or six months. Overall, the AirPura is one of the easiest air purifiers to operate.

In addition to a long filter life, the V600 is a durable machine. With a German made motor, steel body, simplistic design, and relative lack of plastic parts there are few things that can ever go wrong with an AirPura. You get a well built, air purifier that focuses on quality filtration, easy use, and long life.

What I do not like about the AirPura V600

I will be the first to admit that another appliance with a remote control is the last thing I want. Stereo, surround system, tv, cable, and dvd player remotes are more than enough to keep me confused or busy searching for the one that is missing. One thing I do miss from the AirPura V600 is a filter change indicator. You will want to jog the dates down because the AirPura is so quiet and blends in well enough that it's fairly easy to forget its there and miss a filter change.

There are three color options with the V600, so once you decided to improve your indoor air quality and chosen a color, you're nearly finished! The AirPura V600 VOC air purifier offers broad filtration in one solidly built package. What it lacks in sophistication or fancy features, it makes up for in hassle-free use, effective filtration, and quiet, durable operation. Whether you have odors from new furniture, paint, or flooring or simply want to make you indoor air more breathable on all fronts, the AirPura V600 is an excellent choice for hassle-free operation and top notch results.