A speaker like design air purifier with the latest UV Technology, among GermGuardian AC4100 long list of features, affordable price tag is arguably its main advantage in this competitive small air purifier market. With a versatile body framework that is portable for its segment, is GermGuardian AC4100 adaptive enough to take on other entry-level air purifiers? Hit the break to learn more about the 4-stage AC4100.
GermGuardian AC4100 Specification
| Product | GermGuardian AC4100 |
Dimension | 6.5 x 11 x 7.5 in (16.5 x 27.9 x 19.1 cm) |
| Weight | 4.85 lb (2.2 kg) |
| Coverage (up to) | 60 sq. ft. (6 m2) |
| Dust free (CADR) | |
| Pollen free (CADR) | |
| Smoke free (CADR) | |
| Airflow speed | |
| Fanspeed | 3 |
| Filtration | 4-stage |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Charcoal Pre-filter 6 - 9 months |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | HEPA filter 6 - 9 months |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | - |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | |
UV-light/ PCO | LB4100 UV-C Light 10 - 12 months14.99 PCO Filter |
Other filter | - |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | FLT4100 Filter-E HEPA 6 - 9 months 24.99 |
Optional/ Addon | - |
| Noise level | |
| Power consumption | |
| Timer/ Scheduler | |
| Sensors | |
| More color options | |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Email/ Phone support |
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Key features
- 4-stage filtration with 3 speed
- Charcoal pre-filter
- Replaceable True HEPA Filter
- 3 fanspeed with optional UV light + PCO Filter
GermGuardian AC4100 review
- Beautiful speaker-like body that is compact yet reliable.
- Affordable price for a 4-stage filtration air purifier with UV technology.
- Enhanced Charcoal + PCO Pre-filter that works well with HEPA filter.
- UV-C light technology that can be turn off.
- Filter replacement indicator.
- Below average purifying coverage and filtration strength.
- Annual filter replacement cost is high for its segment.
- No addon features although understandable given its size and price tag.
The starters
Dimension
6.5 x 11 x 7.5 in
(16.5 x 27.9 x 19.1 cm)
Weight
4.85 lb (2.2 kg)A speaker-like design, GermGuardian AC4100 is a compact (6.5 x 11 x 7.5 in (16.5 x 27.9 x 19.1 cm)) and lightweight ([aweight)] air purifier that does not fall short on build quality. You can easily place the air purifier at any corner of the room, shelf or table desk. On to usability, GermGuardian AC4100 is very simple to use as there is only one front dial knob for fan speed control and UV-light button. Other than that, there is nothing much in GermGuardian AC4100 other than filter replacement indicator and a standard 1 year warranty.
Airflow, CADR and everything in between
Purifying coverage
60 sq. ft. (6 m2)
Fanspeed
3What’s inside count
Charcoal Pre-filter
6 - 9 months
HEPA filter
6 - 9 months
LB4100 UV-C Light
10 - 12 months
PCO Filter
^ GermGuardian AC4100 filters/ technologies/ lifespan
As mentioned earlier, GermGuardian AC4100 is a 4-stage filtration at a very compressed body. You have the initial carbon pre-filter that handles large and smoke/ odors based particles. With those particles out of the way, the HEPA filter would uninterruptly and freely capture smaller micron size particles. As for notorious and tricky allergens including bacteria and viruses, you have the last stage UVC-light + PCO filter standing by for the last round elimination before releasing the purified air out.Covered against
Dust
EXCELLENT
Pollen
OK
Hair/ Pet hair
OK
Dust mites
OK
Mold/ Mildew
OK
Pet dander
OK
Virus/ Germ
OK
Tobacco smoke
OK
Chemical
OK
VOCs
OK
Smoke/ Gas
OK
Odor
OK
In general GermGuardian AC4100 effective plus purifying coverage and airflow delivery rate is magnificent in clearing away common airborne pollutants notably dust, pet hair. stand up against allergens, irritants, bacteria, GermGuardian AC4100 bundled , 3 fanspeed and 4-stage filtration is at somewhat average grade in destroying mold, spores, mildew, pollen, germs, dust mites and pet dander. On odors, smokes and fumes, GermGuardian AC4100 filtration is weak in tackling cooking odors, radon, ammonia chemicals, VOCs, tobacco and cigarette smokes.
Keep it down
GermGuardian AC4100 has a very decent noise level return that triumph most air purifiers in the category. At low to medium speed, barely any noise can be heard and mild noise at higher speed. Great for all occasion but works best for night use. Power consumption is equally good with overall low usage at all speed.At what cost
MRSP/ RSP**
+- 69.99
Annual Filter Cost
+- 48 - 65
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
The challengers
Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384
Similar price range that utilize a permanent HEPA-grade filter with very low annual replacement cost. Downside is the weaker filtration depth and lacks UV-light technology.Airfree Iris 3000
Only one-off fee with absolutely no recurring cost as it uses Patented Thermodynamic TSS Technology purification. Purifying coverage is not great either and very expensive to begin with.Verdicts and ratings
6.5
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More on GermGuardian AC4100 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System
Equivalent to most air purifiers in regards to design, GermGuardian AC4100 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System comes with standard air purifier equipment plus UV technology. Identical aesthetic to a single speaker with well suited dimension for day to day use. GermGuardian AC4100 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System total weight is pretty light and ideal at office, bedroom or living hall. Moving to reliability and durability of the air purifier, GermGuardian AC4100 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System fitting quality is evident even from far. The materials utilized in the body configuration are wonderfully integrated without any type of notable gap. Handy and sensible front dial knob is absolutely bliss to use.