It’s early winter in India and the air quality index (AQI) across several states has already worsened to the ‘severe’ levelwhich makes air almost unbreathable even for the general population. While it’s quite difficult to control the outdoor AQI, one can invest in an air purifier to improve the indoor environment.
If you live in an area, where, the AQI is over 200, here are some of the most affordable air purifiers, all priced under Rs 10,000 that are worth considering in 2024:
Xiaomi 4 Lite Smart Air Purifier
This is one of the best-looking and best-performing air purifiers priced at Rs 9,999. Despite the ‘Lite’ moniker in its name, the Xiaomi 4 Lite Air Purifier has everything that one expects from a modern and smart air purifier, which can also be controlled via a smartphone using the Xiaomi Home app. It comes with an easy-to-replace filter, and when the filter wears out, the air purifier will also remind you to replace the same. This best works in small and medium houses with up to 463 sq ft of area.
Qubo Smart Air Purifier for Home Q500
This air purifier from Qubo is another excellent offering, which can remove 99.99 per cent of allergens from the air. It can be controlled via voice and offers 360 degrees of air filtration. Depending on the severity of the AQI, users can switch between auto mode, manual mode, and it can also be set to sleep mode, where it continues to clean the air while consuming less power. Again, it also comes with an easy-to-replace air filter.
Honeywell Air Touch V1 Air Purifier
Priced at Rs 4,987, this air purifier from Honeywell is meant for small homes and offices. This comes in a trendy design, which mimics the Apple HomePod and it is capable of cleaning 99.99 per cent of air pollutants using a three-stage filtration process. The filter in this air purifier can last up to 9,000 hours and offers a maximum loudness of 29db/A at a low speed.
KENT 15002 Aura Air Purifier
The KENT 15002 Aura is an air purifier with a built-in ionizer that costs Rs 6,500, and this is one of the trendiest-looking options with a floral design. Powered by a HEFA filter, it also offers three-stage air purification with a built-in sensor that can monitor the external AQI and adjust the filtration process accordingly. It can offer coverage for up to 270 sq ft of area.
Reffair AX30 [Max] Air Purifier
This is an ultra-portable air purifier for personal usage, which can be used in the home, or office, and it can even be used inside a car. Powered by a USB-C port, this air purifier looks like a large coffee cup that encompasses an H13 True HEPA Filter. It costs Rs 2,460 and is clearly one of the most affordable air purifiers in the market with support for aroma buds, which not only clean the air but also make it smell pleasant.