Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet Air Purifier 04384 Review: Washable HEPA filter!
Constantly bugged by dust mite or pet dander from your pets yet don’t have the time to handle this everlasting issue? Hamilton Beach has the "permanent" solution for you. Introducing the highly affordable and compact Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384. The only few HEPA air purifier in the market that comes with a permanent, 99% efficiency HEPA filter. As minimal upkeeping is required (between 2- 3 times yearly in vacuuming the filter), how is the performance of this entry-level air purifier? Does it pack enough punch against other tougher pollutants? Learn more in our in-depth review below.
** MRSP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)/ RSP (Retail selling price) is provided by cleanairprice.com. 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.
Hamilton Beach 04384 TrueAir Compact Pet Specification
| Product | Hamilton Beach 04384 TrueAir Compact Pet |
Dimension | 8.1 x 16.4 x 10.8 in (20.6 x 41.7 x 27.4 cm) |
| Weight | 6.3 lb (2.9 kg) |
| Fanspeed | 3 |
| Coverage (up to) | 140 sq. ft. (13 m2) |
| Airflow speed | |
| Dust free (CADR) | |
| Pollen free (CADR) | |
| Smoke free (CADR) | |
| Humidifying(H) speed | |
| Filtration | 3-stage |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | Pre-filter Permanent |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | HEPA-grade filter Permanent |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | carbon zeolite filters (2 pack) 3 months +- 4.99 |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | |
UV-light/ PCO | - |
Other filter | - |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | - |
Optional/ Addon | - |
| Noise level | |
| Power usage level | |
| Timer/ Scheduler | |
| Sensors | |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| More color options | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Email/ Phone support |
Key features
- Permanent 99% HEPA-grade filter
- Versatile compact design - use horizontally or vertically
- 3 fan speeds (WhisperClean, Medium, QuickClean)
- Ultra Quiet performance
- 2 replaceable carbon zeolite filters
The starters
Dimension
8.1 x 16.4 x 10.8 in
(20.6 x 41.7 x 27.4 cm)
Weight
6.3 lb (2.9 kg)Not the most fancy-looking air purifier in the market, Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 is an entry-level segment air purifier that offers just enough airflow filtration. At a very compact 8.1 inches width, 16.4 inches weight, 10.8 inches depth, and 6.3 pounds weight, Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 is no doubt the ideal size for an office desk, bedside table, or cabinet placement with limited spaces. You can even bring it around for traveling or a short staycation. The flexible design with a removable base allows the air purifier to operate in both horizontal and vertical stand without any reduction in airflow efficiency. Usability wise is very straightforward as there is only 1 top control dial knob to manage the 3 fan speeds. The front cover also snaps out easily for quick and instant filter cleaning. Other limited features available in the air purifier include a 3-stage filtration with carbon filter, timestrip cartridge (filter replacement indicator), the aforementioned 3 speed, ultra-quiet operation, and 1-year limited warranty.
Airflow, speed, and CADR
Purifying coverage
140 sq. ft. (13 m2)
Fanspeed
3Recommended Read
What’s inside count
Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 is a 3-stage pet-oriented air purifier with additional carbon zeolite filters so many would assume it is strong in pet odors filtration. Not so much I'm afraid as the framework size and price tag means there is very limited space for a comprehensive filtration. The good news is Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 still manages to squeeze in a permanent pre-filter for dust and pet hair removal and protect the HEPA filter. The permanent HEPA grade filter will focus on removing 99% of airborne dust mite, pet dander, mold, mildew spores, and pollen. Depending on the filter frequency utilization, both pre-filter and HEPA-grade filters will need to be clean or vacuum in a period between 2 to 3 weeks to prevent the filters from being clogged with particles.Keep it down
One of Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 strongest suit, expect low noise level throughout all speed. For nighttime operation, we would recommend choosing the lowest WhisperClean speed. For other purifying purposes, go with the higher Medium or QuickClean speed. No official figures on the power consumption but we would safely presume it is energy-efficient that tally with the low airflow delivery speed.At what cost
MRSP/ RSP**
+- 79.00
Annual Filter Cost
+- 10
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
Hamilton Beach 04384 TrueAir Compact Pet VS the challengers
GermGuardian AC4100
Cheaper with arguably more dynamic filtration including UV-C light. High annual filter replacement cost is the biggest stumble block.Pros
- Very affordable price tag.
- Permanent HEPA grade filter that can be easily maintained with routine vacuuming.
- Compact, lightweight, and portable body.
- Versatile design where you can place the unit horizontally or vertically.
- Low noise output.
Cons
- Small airflow coverage with poor airflow delivery rate.
- Weak filtration (at only 3 microns) with a gradual decline in the effectiveness of the HEPA filter.
- Ineffective against strong odor and chemicals.
- Plain vanilla unit with no addon features like timer, air quality status, Auto mode.
3.5
