Most air purifiers have a choice of speeds so you can keep it lower for sleeping and turn it up when the pollen count is high. Understandably, there has been a lot of talk over recent years about whether HEPA air purifiers offer any protection against viruses, including Covid-19. This dense mesh filtration fibre targets particles down to PM5 in size, including bacteria and mould', and a Silk Matrix Filter, which the brand says 'combines Activated Carbon bonded with a fine silk-based protein web to trap matter down to PM2. The Pro P2 is one of the quietist purifiers we’ve tested – barely making any discernible noise at its lowest settings – making it a great option if you’re looking for something to help you breathe easy while you sleep at night.

Noise from air purifiers generally comes from the fan or motor and the air pressure through the filter. PCMag is obsessed with culture and tech, offering smart, spirited coverage of the products and innovations that shape our connected lives and the digital trends that keep us talking. After creating and verifying an account, I tapped Add Device in the My Devices panel, chose Air Quality, and selected the Vital 200S from the list. This works as a remote control, but also allows you to schedule when to turn it on and off, plus which mode to use, and set different schedules for different days of the week.Tap the panel to open a screen with a large circle that indicates the indoor air quality (Very Good, Good, Moderate, or Bad); the screen background changes colors depending on the air quality. Silentnight are the UK’s most trusted sleep brand with over 75 years’ experience in creating products that offer solutions for every sleeper. pollutants, and while our tests show that it’s not especially powerful, it has enough air-clearing power to handle the average-sized living room and performed especially well in a well-used kitchen/diner. In briiv's design, the natural filters include Reindeer Lichen (the green moss-like material that takes centrestage within the briiv's glass dome design) which the brand says will extract 'PM10 sized particles like pollen and other allergens', on top of a layer of Coconut Coir which briiv says is 'taken from waste coconut product'.

It is large, heavy, and perhaps not the prettiest to look at, but if you want versatility then we think this option offers a lot of bang for your buck. Our Smart Home Editor Caroline certainly found that it made quick work of purifying the air within her flat, 'The Philips Series 3000i Connected air purifier never turned red (to indicate pollutants) for more than a few seconds or minutes at a time, proving that it makes quick work of any airborne nasties'.I spent more than 14 years on staff, most recently as the director of operations for PC Labs, before hitting the freelance circuit as a contributing editor. The carbon filter eliminates Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as well as odors from cooking and smoking. spray, from a high concentration of 398 micrograms per square metre, in just under four and a half minutes.

While trialling this purifier, our reviewer Millie found it very simple to set up and use and quiet to run throughout the process.Then, I replaced the filter, the pre-filter, and the compartment cover before downloading the mobile app. We’ve seen a few fans with added air purification – most notably the Dyson Purifier Cool – but the AcerPure Cool C2 takes a slightly different tack: essentially attaching a large desktop fan to the body of the Pro P2 purifier to make something akin to a pedestal fan. The unit lights up during the highest two fan speeds but is unilluminated during the ultra-quiet sleep mode.

With the main filter covered by a grey fabric sleeve, it looks more like a supersized Scandinavian wireless speaker than something that sucks pollutants from your immediate atmosphere. The night mode is particularly impressive, allowing for peaceful sleep even with the device running. A-weighted” means that the measurement compensates for the ear’s inability to perceive all acoustic frequencies in the same way. It’s really designed for small spaces of around 10m², but we found its performance better than the 80m³/h CADR might imply.When specifying an air purifier’s noise level, an A-weighted decibel value, or dB(A), is commonly used. It’s also worth remembering that, while some machines are quiet on their lowest setting (where they’re often at their least effective), they might be loud on the fastest (where they’re working at their best).