Interestingly, the implications of this size downgrade are relatively small. The machine still performs to the amazing standards that the larger model does, and it still incorporates the innovate and unique technology of all IQAir products. So why would you want to buy this particular model over another in the IQAir range? We wanted to find out for ourselves.

IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier Specifications & Features

IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier - HEPA Air Cleaner

• List Price: $8.49
  
• Sale Price: $748.99
  
• Used From: $500.00
  

Filtration Stages
As was the case with the alternative IQAir HealthPro model, the IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier has an incredible array of filtration processes to tackle even the dirtiest of air conditions.

The HEPA filter technology on board is rated to H12 and H13 standards - which may not mean much to the general consumer, but in terms of air quality performance, it's a huge leap forward. Basically, it means that the filter is able to remove air particles which are just 0.01 microns in size. This, with 99% efficiency, is no small feat.

Design & Style
The footprint of the IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier is the same size as the HealthPro Plus - but the vertical height is where the space savings have been made. Approximately 40% of the height of the HealthPro Plus has been subtracted from this model, resulting in more of a box shape than a vertical tower.

The appearance of the machine is just as elegant though, and it definitely won't matter where you put it, because it is surprisingly elegant and modern.

Accreditations
This machine gains the prestigious H12 and H13 HEPA ratings - equivalent to those given to clean rooms and biochemistry laboratories around the world. Of course, it won't make your house in to a biochemically safe area - but the technology on board sure will get it part of the way there.

Effectiveness
If our tests, the IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier was just as effective as the bigger model when cleaning the air in a room of approximately 900 square feet. The prescribed ability of the IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier is for 1000 square feet, however we didn't have a room that was big enough to test this claim.

Digital controls such as the filter life indicator, integrated times, and the fan speed indicator are also nice touches to show how the room is being purified.

Our Rating of IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier
As with the HealthPro Plus, the IQAir HealthPro Compact Air Purifier scores strongly on our performance and popularity scale. We award the machine a full 5 stars for efficiency, performance, design, and effectiveness.

As for the performance? Well - there was only one way to check it out. We ordered an Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier so that we could try it out in a variety of different conditions. After analyzing the air quality after each of these tests - we're now ready to report our findings back to you.

Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier Specifications & Features

Oransi v-hepa Air Purifier

• List Price: $449.00
  
• Sale Price: $379.00
  

Filtration Stages
The first thing we noticed about the Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier is that it doesn't go to the same lengths as some of the other home air purifiers. That is, there are not 4 or 5 different stages of filtration. Instead, this machine has just one step.

That particular step is a HEPA filtration plate - which works to reduce the number of airborne particles and allergens which are floating around in the air in your house. Of course, the machine picks up the particles you can see in the air - but it also does more than that. It removes all of the things you can't see, which is about 95% of all air particles!

Design & Style
The Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier is a square, tower / stand air filter, which has a number of visible features on the front. Whilst the intake vents are at the back, the release vents are at the front, so you can actually feel the fresh air coming out of the machine. Additionally, there is an intuitive user display which provides you with numerous details about the machine - such as fan speed and noise level.

Accreditations
This machine has been internationally recognized as the quietest HEPA filtration device in existence. This means that it is perfect for a bedroom or a small child's room - as it won't interrupt sleep or keep you awake. In fact, the very gentle sound of flowing air might actually assist with sleep!

Effectiveness
The Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier advertises itself as being 99.5% effective against all airborne particles, and we found this to be approximately correct during our testing. In actual fact, there was just a 0.1% difference in our results and the claimed results - where we realized a 99.4% elimination rate of harmful dust particles, smoke, mold, and pet dander particles.

Our Rating of Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier
As with many customers who have tried this product out before us, we were convinced that the Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier was definitely cleaning the air - and doing it at an above average rate and speed. For this reason, coupled with both the design and the price, we couldn't help but give the Oransi V-HEPA Air Purifier a 5 star rating. We believe that this is definitely well deserved.

Aside from the visual aspects though, the AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier certainly does have a lot to be talked about. It is arguably one of the most feature packed air purifiers on the market, and a huge amount of research by both independent authorities and the manufacturer itself has proved the continued effectiveness of the product. We decided to put it to the test, to see if indeed the claims that were being made were true.

AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier Specifications & Features

AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier - Sand

• Sale Price: $687.73
  

Filtration Stages
The AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier uses 3 stages of filtration to ensure the cleanest possible air is present at all times. The first stage, a pre-filter - removes obvious particles from the air (the ones you can see floating around). The second stage is a carbon filter, which provides a molecularly sticky surface for air to pass over.

During this stage, any toxic gases or fumes are "caught" - and the clean air is allowed to pass. Finally, a HEPA filter removes further particles, such as common allergens and airborne mold and spores.

Design & Style
We believe that the design of the AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier is more suited to a commercial / business environment than a home environment. Sure, if you have a home business, no doubt you could wheel the machine in and out of the office as needed. But for permanent positioning and use, the design is not all that beautiful or stylish.

Accreditations
The AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier is rated for VOC removal - which is a commercial standard of air filtration - requiring a carbon filter to remove sticky air particles. Therefore, if you do indeed plan on using this air filter in your home, you can rest assured that you are getting commercial grade filtration, at a fraction of the price of a true commercial air purifier.

Effectiveness
The medical grade HEPA filter on this model removes 99.97% of airborne particles, and the performance in our testing backed this claim up. Remember, the sizes of the airborne particles we are talking about are measured on the "micron" scale - which is incredibly small. This model removes all particles larger than 0.3 microns in size.

Our Rating of AllerAir 5000 Vocarb Air Purifier
If this machine didn't look so much like a robot, and didn't have a giant eye at the front which stares at us when we walk around the room (not really, but there's a gaping big hole at the front) - we would have awarded it 5 stars.

But because style and design is such an important aspect of any home appliance, we have downgraded this machine to a 4.5 star rating. The performance and effectiveness is second to none, and there are no faults to be found with the filtration technology or processes.

With its ability to eliminate particles down to 0.01 microns in size, and its 1000 square foot coverage zone, this air purifier is certainly no joke. We got our hands on one and put it to the test in a number of different scenarios - to analyze exactly how beneficial this machine really is.

IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier Specifications & Features

Health-Pro Plus Air Purifier

• List Price: $899.00
  
• Sale Price: $898.99
  
• Used From: $675.00
  

Filtration Stages
Do you know how expensive it is to create a room which is almost 100% particle free? Companies spend tens of millions of dollars creating "clean rooms", with hugely advanced technology at their fingertips.

Amazingly, the IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier uses some of the same technology as is commonly utilized in these clean rooms. This machine uses H12 and H13 graded HEPA filtration, which is able to filter out particles all the way down to 0.01 of a micron.

Furthermore, V5-Cell technology eliminates gases and odors - a phase which is especially useful to those with asthma and some chemical allergies.

Design & Style
As we already mentioned, the IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier is definitely one of the largest home air purifiers that we have reviewed. Despite this, you shouldn't struggle to find a place for it in your home, as it is relatively modern, and doesn't present any harsh images to the eye.

The design is effectively a tower style, as the air gets pushed through each phase in a vertical direction.

Accreditations
The IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier uses HEPA rated technology - which is able to filter out 99 percent of airborne particles. There is no mention as to whether this HEPA technology is medical grade or not, but obviously if it is H12 class certified, it should be on the same, if not a higher filtration level.

Effectiveness
In our tests, the IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier performed incredibly. Our test settings presented the machine with difficult airborne particles, such as smoke, paint fumes, and mold spores. An air quality exam after the test showed that literally 99.89% of the air had been cleared.

Our Rating of IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier
There is no way we could give the IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier anything less than a 5 star rating. Being able to filter particles all the way down to 0.01 microns in size, as well as the H12 HEPA technology, and the 1,000 square foot operational range, simply means that this machine is a state of the art piece of technology.

You will definitely not be disappointed with the IQAir HealthPro Plus Air Purifier if you are lucky enough to get your hands on one.

Whether your baby has allergies, or whether you simply want to prevent them from breathing in dangerous household chemicals and fumes, there really is no better way to protect them than with the Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier. At least that's what we were told by the advertisers. We decided to put the machine to the test ourselves, to test the air quality in a room before and after the use of this model. Our results are included below.

Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier Specifications & Features

Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier - Blue

• List Price: $300.00
  
• Sale Price: $302.99
  

Filtration Stages
The Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier has a highly refined, four stage filtration process, whereby air is sucked in through the vents, and then forced through each compartment before leaving the machine.

This particular model utilizes Carbon Zeolite filters, which is the same standard of air filtration used in hospitals and clinical settings. In addition, true medical HEPA filters are in place - which quickly snap up airborne particles during the processing of the air.

Finally, activated military carbon cloth is used to neutralize gases and toxic fumes - creating a truly excellent environment for your child.

Design & Style
This machine is extremely compact - making it perfect for the baby's room. It could easily be disguised as something other than an air purifier, and furthermore, the design makes it safe even if your child wants to put their fingers in places where they really shouldn't.

Coming in a range of colors, no doubt you'll be able to find the perfect match for your household.

Accreditations
The filtration stages meet the criteria for the "true" medical grade HEPA status - which is in contrast to those machines only achieving HEPA grade status. There is a big difference in this technology, especially when you're talking about particles at the size of dust and allergens.

Effectiveness
Despite its size, the Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier was able to continually purify a 700 square foot room when running at full power. Every minute, the machine can process up to 125 cubic feet of air, which is a stunning figure in comparison to many other home air purifiers which are bigger and require more power.

Our Rating of Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier
The Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier definitely gets a 5 star rating from us. Its effectiveness, history, and design all combine to make this a perfect product not only for the baby's room - but for anywhere in the house where clean, fresh air is a priority. A 30 day money back guarantee also provides peace of mind, and proof that the manufacturer believes in their own product.

We put this air purifier to the test in the harshest of environments - where we purposely let off toxic fumes, smoke, dust and allergens, and mold spores. 2 minutes after this, we turned the Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter on to full and measured the air quality. Our findings are included below.

Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter Specifications & Features

Alen Paralda HEPA Air Purifier

• List Price: $499.99
  
• Sale Price: $499.00
  

Filtration Functions
The Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter utilizes many of the commonly acknowledged filtration techniques to ensure that the air you are breathing is clean, fresh, and bacteria free. Firstly, the HEPA filter removes fine particles of dust and allergens, ultimately reducing the "physical mass" floating around in the air.

Following this, the machine has a UV lamp, which kills bacteria and any mold / fungi spores which the HEPA filter missed. All in all, the machine achieved a 99.40% particle removal rate - which is an extraordinary achievement.

An inbuilt ionizer also freshens the air - however the health benefits of this are somewhat debatable.

Design & Style
The design of the Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter is on the borderline between simple and ugly. Basically, this is just a tower design, which is an off white / yellow color. If that goes with your furniture, so be it. But many people may find themselves hiding this machine behind the sofa, as it really does turn in to a bit of an eye sore at times.

Accreditations
This model from Alen Paralda uses HEPA rated technology, and is also RoHS compliant - which means there is no lead involved in the manufacture of the product. It also has an energy star qualification - for low and efficient power use.

Effectiveness
The Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter is advertised to keep a room approximately 400 square feet clean at all times. We found that this was indeed possible with the machine on its maximum power setting. The fan has 2 different modes, with 4 varying speeds.

Our Rating of Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter
Aside from the fact that the Alen Paralda HEPA Air Filter is not the most stylish air purifier that we have ever laid our eyes on, it certainly did the trick as far as performance is concerned. We would award this purifier a 4 star rating - based on our findings. More stages of filtration, and a nicer design might have swayed us up to 4.5 stars. Furthermore, adding an intuitive user interface would have topped the machine off with 5 stars.

It's probably no surprise that after the Alen T300 gained such intense popularity with households and consumers, almost all air purifier manufacturers rushed to put a tower design together to grab back a bit of the market share.

Today, we'll be looking at Honeywell's attempt. Is the Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier able to surpass the performance of the T300, or does it fall short?

Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier Specifications & Features

Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier with UV Germ Reduction

• List Price: $229.99
  
• Sale Price: $203.09
  

Filtration Functions
Unlike the T300 which only has a HEPA filtration device, the Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier takes things one step further and adds a powerful UV light to the mix, which immediately kills any living particles (such as bacteria, mold, dust mites, etc) which might have been floating around your house.

The exceptional thing about the Honeywell HEPA Tower is that there are no compromises on the HEPA filtration units or the pre-filter, to accommodate this extra feature. The only major visible different is that the machine is slightly wider than the competitor, and resembles more of a squashed face design, rather than a cylindrical one.

Design & Style
As mentioned above, the Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier is not cylindrical. In some ways, the design which has ultimately been decided upon is actually better than a purely cylindrical

Accreditations
The Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier has an HHT rating of 145, which qualifies it very well indeed for use in small and medium sized rooms. The HEPA filter on board is of true status, meaning that it does actually provide the level of protection stated on the box (99.97% of airborne particle elimination).

Effectiveness
This air purifier is arguably even more productive than the T300, as it includes the renowned UV lamp technology to power its way through living organisms which may be unfortunate enough to get sucked in through the air intake (99.97% of such creatures are unfortunate enough every 20 minutes).

Air quality tests back up the claims made by the manufacturer - and as such, this is one of the best air purifiers currently available on the market.

Our Rating of Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier
Anything less than 5 stars for the Honeywell HEPA Tower Air Purifier would be downright unfair. This air purifier provides everything you could possibly want and need to turn your inside air in to a fresh, biologically clean substance, which is very easy on the lungs.

After grueling tests involving more dust, pollen, animal dander and smoke that could ever be expected to be found in an average home at one time - we're ready to give our verdict on this authoritative machine. Should you rush out and buy one, or should you save your money for something else?

Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier Specifications & Features

Filtration Stages
Seriously, there's nothing more you could ask for when it comes to filtration than what comes standard with the Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier. First, you've got the HEPA filter - which of course isn't just a standard HEPA product. It's a BioGS HEPA system - which eliminates bacteria, mold, and all the other nasty living things which float around undetected in the air.

Then, you've got the carbon filtration system, and the user customizable filter to finish - which is selected based on your own family / home requirements. For example, if someone in the family suffers from severe allergies - this additional allergy filter can be purchased and added to the machine quickly and easily. It really does seem that Rabbit Air have all avenues covered here.

Design & Style
Filtration is only one of the impressive features of this model. The other seriously cool thing about it is its looks. Featuring a neon blue bar in the centre of a fully black panel, with LCD lights and buttons on the right hand side - the Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier doesn't only look good - it's incredibly easy to get used to as well!

This has got to be perfect for those who aren't up with the latest and greatest technological innovations, or those who are elderly and only need to know where the start and stop buttons are.

Accreditations
Because the Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier is a relatively new product on the market, there hasn't really been time for it to win any awards / be credited with any achievements. If this lets you down, take our word for it that in time, this will probably be one of the most accredited air purifiers on the market.

As mentioned above, the machine does of course come with BioGS HEPA accreditation - which is amazing in its own right.

Effectiveness
When we tested this model, we were able to suck up 99.98% of all particles that were floating around in the room at the time. This, according to our allergen monitor and air quality analyzer - is a very good score.

As for the fact that the machine is wall mountable, and is able to clean 815 square feet of living space on a continuous basis - well, we'll leave you to figure out just how good that is.

Our Rating of Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier
Let's cut straight to the chase. The Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier gets an immediate 5 star rating from us, thanks to its incredible performance, design, and efficiency. We have now officially converted to Rabbit Air for our air purification needs!

On the surface, the machine looks like little more than an air conditioner or dehumidifier, and you would not be blamed for thinking this. The design follows cautiously on from the company's design scheme and theme of these products. What about performance though - possibly the most important aspect of any home air purifier? We put it to the test to find out how Panasonic competes against other popular home brands.

Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier Specifications & Features

Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier

• List Price: $0.00
  
• Sale Price: $539.99
  

Filtration Stages
It appears that the Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier utilizes a 2 stage air filtration system. Air passes first through the HEPA filter - which acts to remove obvious airborne particles. Following this, the air is then forced over the deodorizing filter - which is made from activated charcoal - in order to remove odors and smoke-like particles which would be missed by the HEPA filter.

The unique air quality sensor adjusts the speed at which air should be passed through the machine - as the slower the speed, the more thorough the cleaning process is.

Design & Style
There's nothing too special about the design of the Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier. It's definitely not ugly, but it probably won't be enough to excite you in to buying it. Maybe this is a good thing. After all, isn't it performance that is the key to a good home appliance? Funnily enough, this is the motto of many Panasonic home items - so it's hardly surprising that in this case, design hasn't been a strong selling point.

Accreditations
We would love to be able to tell you the long list of awards that the Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier has won - but unfortunately, there isn't one. For that reason, we strongly believe that this model from Panasonic is a middle of the line, well priced air purifier - which won't provide you with the latest and greatest technology, but certainly will provide you with a decent machine from a reliable manufacturer.

Effectiveness
In our testing, we couldn't fault the claims made by Panasonic whatsoever. This air purifier is a reliable, durable model, which certainly won't let you down. There is no problem with the functionality of the device, and the air purifying functions are based on well researched technology. Whilst the company claimed to achieve a 99.97% particle clearance rate with this model, we are slightly skeptical about that - and would put the figure around 99.0%. Still though - an excellent effort.

Our Rating of Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier
Overall, the Panasonic F-P15HU2 Air Purifier gets 4 stars from us. The machine definitely cleared the air in our testing scenario, and was extremely good at reducing the density of dust and airborne allergens - however when it came to the finer particles, there was a little bit that were still wanted out of this purifier that we just couldn't get.

As a mid-range, averagely priced product though - this is a great buy.

Additionally, the added sound protection in the smaller model has been toned down in the HealthMate - making is less costly to produce, and therefore more efficient and cost effective for the general household.

Austin Air HealthMate Purifier Specifications & Features

Austin Air HealthMate - Sandstone

• List Price: $449.99
  
• Sale Price: $436.95
  

Filtration Stages
The Austin Air HealthMate Purifier is able to clear the air of particles which are as small as 0.3 microns in size. This is no small feat, and certainly something for any HealthMate owner to be proud of. For those with allergies or asthma - this machine will produce a huge array of benefits, right from the moment that you start the machine.

It is a proven fact that dust and other particles - which are invisible to the human eye - float around in the air and cause much grief to those suffering from the conditions stated above. For this reason, a Austin Air HealthMate Purifier is almost an essential addition to any home, due to its ability to conquer these tiny particles.

Design & Style
We would highly recommend that you purchase the black model of the Austin Air HealthMate Purifier - as this is a truly sleek machine. The white one is nice, but it just doesn't have that same feeling that the black one has.

Obviously, as already mentioned, the Austin Air HealthMate Purifier is the larger version of the Baby's Breath machine - and as such, there are no major variations in the design of the two models.

Accreditations
The Austin Air HealthMate Purifier gets awards for both the quality of its filtration technology - which is medical grade HEPA, and also its energy rating - as it is extremely efficient for the area that it is able to service.

The activated carbon filter also makes it popular with organizations such as the Asthma Foundation, and the Allergy Sufferers Foundation.

Effectiveness
The results of our testing were relatively positive - even though it seemed as though we weren't able to push this machine to its limits. The manufacturer advertised that this model was able to remove a whopping 99.97% of airborne items, and this was indeed what we concluded on our test. Additionally, we have every faith in the idea that the machine would continuously function in a 1500 square foot room, as it was an absolute breeze for the Austin Air HealthMate Purifier in a 1200 square foot area.

Our Rating of Austin Air HealthMate Purifier
Overall, the Austin Air HealthMate Purifier is a deserving winner of a 5 star ranking. The technology in this model, combined with its reliability and the power of the cleaning engines all combine to convince us that the Austin Air company is definitely succeeding in its vision of making households safer places to live in.