Airgle AG600 Review
Airgle AG600 is the smaller version of Airgle's air purifier series that offer the exact same premium setup. With numerous standard "Airgle" attributes including the System control setting, majority user that used Airgle air purifier before would truly admire the functionality and performance Airgle AG600 bring. Concentrating on the airflow delivery rate, applicable area, noise level, and electricity consumption, how adaptable is Airgle AG600 and does it have just enough to justify its price tag? Without further delaying, learn more about our review below.
** MRSP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)/ RSP (Retail selling price) is accurate at the time of posting.
^ Annual filter cost is calculated based on filter price and 12 hours of usage. Pricing could vary depending on air quality, usage frequency, and speed.
` The indicated online price guides as follows: $ = under $50, $$ = $50-100, $$$ = $101-200, $$$$ = 201-300, $$$$$ = $301-400, $$$$$$ = 401-500, $$$$$$$ = over $500.
Airgle AG600 Specification
| Product | Airgle AG600 |
Dimension | 15 x 20 x 16 in (38.1 x 50.8 x 40.6 cm) |
| Weight | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| Fanspeed | 5 |
| Coverage (up to) | 296 sq. ft. (27 m2) |
| Airflow speed | 42-219 cfm (71-372 m3/h) |
| Dust free (CADR) | 197 cfm (335 m3/h) |
| Pollen free (CADR) | 191 cfm (324 m3/h) |
| Smoke free (CADR) | 191 cfm (324 m3/h) |
| Humidifying(H) speed | |
| Filtration | 4-stage |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Pre-filter Permanent |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | 25 sq ft cHEPAfast Filter 8 - 12 months +- 190 |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | 3.5 lbs enhanced special blend carbon 8 - 12 months +- 196 |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | |
UV-light/ PCO | Titanium Pro PCO system 6000 hours/ 12 months+- 200 |
Other filter | - |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | - |
Optional/ Addon | - |
| Noise level | 33 - 55 dBA |
| Power usage level | 34 - 176 W |
| Timer/ Scheduler | Variable timer (1 - 12 hours) |
| Sensors | Air quality sensors |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| More color options | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Email/ Phone support |
Key Features
- 4-stage filtration
- Cleanable aluminum pre-filter grill
- 20 sq. ft. cHEPAfast filter
- 3.5 lbs of enhanced special blend carbon filter
- Titanium Pro module (PCO) system
- 5 fanspeed + Auto mode and Sleep/ Night mode
- Pressure sealed aluminum housing with casters
- Variable timer (1 - 12 hours)
- Customizable system control setting (to combat heavily polluted environment)
- Programmable LCD display panel
- Air quality monitoring
- Filter Lifespan Monitor
- Remote control
- 5 years warranty
Design And Usability
Dimension
15 x 20 x 16 in
(38.1 x 50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Weight
35.3 lb (16 kg)Like the previous version of Airgle air purifier, Airgle AG600 has the exact exterior design, same premium aluminum housing and of course 100% pressure-sealed technology. Build quality is also as expected flawless with no air bypass due to the rigorous checking on Airgle end. One thing Airgle AG600 has a slight advantage over AG800/ AG900 is its overall [adimension] dimension and [aweight] weight, though do not expect the reduced size to be extremely portable as you would still need to rely on the casters to glide around the air purifier. On to control and usability, Airgle AG600 comes with the standard dial knob that allows you to control the fan speed plus dedicated buttons for Auto mode, timer, filter reset and IR (for remote control). Next to the control is an informative LCD panel that might feel overwhelming at first glance, its actually pretty straightforward to use as every status is display in bar form including air quality monitor, filter lifespan and System control setting. System control setting is a unique feature in Airgle that changes the air purifier characteristic to suit a badly polluted environment. In most scenario, we recommend best to leave it on the default setting. Other notable features found in the air purifier includes a 4-stage filtration with 5 fan speed, Auto/ Sleep (Night) mode, Ultra-quiet motor technology, remote control (Power, Mode, Speed, Timer), variable timer (1 – 12 hours), auto safety shut-off, ozone-free, AHAM Certified, ENERGY STAR Rated, CARB Approved, ETL Listed and 5 years warranty.
Airflow, Coverage, And CADR
Purifying coverage
296 sq. ft. (27 m2)
Fanspeed
5
Dust CADR
197 cfm (335 m3/h)
Pollen CADR
191 cfm (324 m3/h)
Smoke CADR
191 cfm (324 m3/h)Filters And Performance
If you are familiar with AG900 setup, Airgle AG600 should feel right at home. The 4-stage filtration system would start by drawing air via the rear [aprefilter] grill while filtering out large particles mostly hair and dust. Subsequently a [acarbonfilter] the captures chemicals, cooking odors and other similar gases form particles. This is continued by a smaller but similarly powerful [ahepafilter] that traps allergens 5-10 times more effective than typical HEPA technology. Lastly, any germs, bacteria or viruses as small as 0.01 microns that manage to bypass all the filters would be eliminated by Airgle own patented [auvlight] (titanium dioxide catalyst + germicidal UV lamp). With all airborne contaminants taken care of, Airgle AG600 would safely release the purified air via the front grill and repeat the same process again and again.Noise And Energy Usage
Noise level
33 - 55 dBA
Power consumption
34 - 176 W| Noise Type | Decibels |
|---|---|
| Airgle AG600 | 33 - 55 dBA |
| Breathing | 10 dB |
| Rustling leaves | 20 dB |
| Whispering/ Quiet library | 30 dB |
| Light rainfall | 40-50 dB |
| Conversation | 50-60 dB |
| Vacuum cleaner/ Hair dryer/ Washing machine | 65-80 dB |
| City traffic | 80-90 dB |
Pricing And Maintainence Cost
MRSP/ RSP**
+- 1700.00
Annual Filter Cost
+- 586 - 779
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
Airgle AG600 VS The Challengers
AG500
An identical model with a cheaper price tag and higher 38 sq. ft. HEPA filter. You have to do without the Titanium Pro Plug and Play system and smaller sq. ft. carbon filter.
Alen BreatheSmart FIT50
Slightly different setup as it uses Ionizer instead of PCO system, what you do get in return is wider purifying coverage, higher CADR, and interchangeable front panel. Its downside is the plasticity build and filter upgrade is a necessity for advanced gases/ odors filtration.Pros
- 100% pressure-sealed Aluminum housing with durable caster wheels.
- 4-stage filtration setup similar to AG900.
- 25 sq. ft. cHEPAfast filter with efficiency rating of over 99.991%.
- 3.5 lbs enhanced special blend carbon filter that capture any gases and odor form pollutants.
- Titanium Pro (next-generation PCO system) that eliminate any leftover particles as small as 0.01 microns.
- 5 fanspeed with Auto mode and Night/ Sleep mode.
- Informative LCD panel which include air quality status and filter lifespan in status bar form.
- 1 - 12 hours timer plus remote control .
- 5 years warranty.
Cons
- Expensive despite being the second cheapest in Airgle lineup.
- Again expensive to maintain due to the costly annual filter replacement.
- Not the best in price VS performance when it comes to CADR and purifying coverage.
- Not easy to move around as the overall 35 lb framework is still too heavy.
- Far from silent even with the inclusion of Ultra-quiet motor technology.
- High power consumption especially at maximum speed.
