Airocide APS-300 Filterless Air Purifier Review: Photocatalyst tech from NASA!

Last updated on April 19th, 2021

The starters

A sight to behold. Airocide APS-300 is a powerful yet compact filterless air purifier powered by photocatalyst tech from NASA! At a mere 18.7 inches height, 6.9 inches width, and 6 inches depth, Airocide APS-300 will fit in well even in tight spaces. In fact, the award-winning metal ventilation and wooden trim design will complement well in any home decor. You can place it on your work desk, bedside table, or cabinet in either a horizontal or vertical position.

Moving to the control, Airocide APS-300 is very straightforward to use with only 2 fan speeds and auto mode via the built-in sensor. Set it to low for anonymous operation, high for maximum performance, and auto mode for the best of both worlds. The buttons feel tactile and the build quality is top-notch with no uneven gaps. After all, you are paying for an expensive PCO air purifier.

Rounding up Airocide APS-300 specification. It is an official Class 2 medical device clear by FDA. The PCO catalyst technology is also CARB compliant with zero ozone emission. Lastly, Airocide APS-300 also comes with a standard 2 years warranty that covers all manufacturer defects.

Airflow, speed, and CADR

The big differences between Airocide APS-300 and a pluggable UV air purifier are the purifying performance. Comes in 2 fan speeds, you can leave APS-300 running at low speed for energy-efficient operation or night use. At high speed, Airocide APS-300 can remove airborne allergens, chemicals, and germs within 300 square feet of room space. We highly recommend leaving it in Auto mode and let the air purifier automatically set the right speed based on the surrounding room air quality. No fuss operation is the way to go.

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What’s inside count

Airocide APS-300 is powered by the upgraded 2 advanced filter technologies developed by NASA. The same PCO catalyst technology used to ensures safe air for astronauts in the International Space Station and the Columbia shuttle. Through the process of photocatalytic oxidation, inflow PM 2.5, bacteria, viruses, mold spores, pollen, VOCs, benzene, formaldehyde, and ethylene will be killed by the catalyst coated hollow glass tube, releasing only clean, breathable air. The entire photocatalytic oxidation is safe and will not diffuse any harmful byproducts like carbon dioxide or ozone. The Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is also certified to be safe as the free oxidizers will travel within the range of the catalyst surface.

Keep it down

Moving to noise and power consumption. Airocide APS-300 PCO air purifier is capable of running silently in the background. You can leave it on the whole day and it will not disturb your sleep or daily activities. Compared with other air purifiers, the average 60 watts is slightly on the high side given its PCO catalyst technology that emits light. Nonetheless, Airocide APS-300 will not create a dent in your electricity bill. The electricity usage will cost you around $0.1 dollars every 12 hours or double at $0.2 with 24 hours of runtime. On a monthly scale, the electricity cost will be around the region of 3 to 6 dollars. Just leave it in auto mode for better energy management with zero noise operation.

At what cost

The beautiful, modern design comes at a cost and is not pretty. A brand new Airocide APS-300 is very expensive even though the reaction chambers are included. For this price, you can easily get 3 sets of brand new HEPA air purifiers with some spare change. The reaction chambers replacement will also cost around 100+ annually. Not the cheapest but it is the price you will have to pay for NASA developed technology. We would still recommend getting one if A) one can afford it and B) Wants a hassle-free air cleaner.

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