Models that have the Energy Star rating will use less energy than comparable products. Despite being a powerful machine, it doesn’t take up too much space and as far as white goods go, sits comfortably in my living space, bedroom or office. Due to its relatively lightweight, it’s easy to maneuver from room to room and can slot nicely into the corner or a cupboard when not in use. The Alen BreatheSmart 45i performed excellently, cleaning our test room of all particle pollutants in 33 minutes.
Noise is based in instrument measurements with the model running at a low speed. The lowest speed may provide even quieter operation but Lasko Box Fan will not be as effective at cleaning the air. The amount of electricity the device uses and how often you have to replace filters.
Unique to the BreatheSmart line is the availability of six different color schemes for that massive front panel, ranging from a soothing graphite pattern to a brushed stainless steel look to a faux oak grain. SleepScore Validated products have been shown to improve sleep in SleepScore Labs’ extensive studies. This is your assurance that the product works as described for many people and has been evaluated at a higher level than the rest of the curated products. Upon opening the box to the purifier, you’re met with a simple one-sheet instruction manual, with the header “PREPARE TO CHANGE YOUR AIR” written across the top in large letters.
To measure the amount of electricity used, we hooked the device up to a watt reader and recorded how many kilowatts per hour it used while running on a medium setting. Assuming 12 hours of use per day, it costs around $9.00 to run the BreatheSmart 75i for a year. While quite a few devices were cheaper to run, this was nowhere near the highest annual cost. For those looking for a quiet and powerful purifier for under $450.00 and are happy to pay extra for the lifetime guarantee and smart features, the Lasko Box Fan 45i could be the air purifier for you. The app isn’t the most intuitive, in part because it seems to be designed to service multiple devices instead of just one. All status indicators include the number of devices which are in the given state, so you might see “1” running, “1” with “blue” air quality, and “1” with good filter life.
While it is equipped with handles, it weighs a whopping 27 pounds, which makes it a little more challenging to relocate. We use a Purpleair Indoor sensor with our in-house custom API recording software and then share this data via Flourish. Consumer Reports recommends the Alen® BreatheSmart 75i Pure with an overall EXCELLENT score. Alen® air purifiers are engineered to outperform by combining power with efficacy and superb filtration technology.
Its smaller brother, the FIT50, shares similar design styles and capabilities and effectively cover medium-sized rooms such as your family room or master bedroom up to 900 sq ft. Onboard controls are basic but functional, including a color-coded ring around the power button that indicates one of five levels of particulates in the air. The front panel pops off to reveal a large HEPA filter (no rating specified) underneath. Air is pulled in from around the sides of the panel, through the filter, and emitted through a large grille on the top of the device. A child-friendly vent guard attachment is also in the box if you’re worried about Junior sticking a hand inside.