Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 Review
Constantly bugged by dust mite or pet dander issue coming from your pets yet don’t have the time to handle this everlasting issue? Hamilton Beach TrueAir 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 and does it pack enough punch? 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 TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 Specification
| Product | Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 |
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) | |
| 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
Pros
- Very affordable price .
- Permanent HEPA grade filter that can be easily maintain with routine vacuuming.
- Compact and portable body.
- Versatile design where you can place the unit horizontally or vertically without ever affecting the airflow efficiency.
- Generally low noise output.
Cons
- Small airflow coverage with poor airflow delivery rate.
- Weak filtration (at only 3 micron) with gradual declining on the effectiveness of the permanent HEPA-filter .
- Ineffective against strong odor and chemicals.
- Plain vanilla unit with no features like timer, air quality status, Auto mode.
- Comes only with 1 year warranty (some basic unit offer up to 2).
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 [adimension] and [aweight], Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 is no doubt the ideal size for table desk, bedside table or can even bring around for traveling. The flexible design with removable base allows the air purifier to operate in both horizontal and vertical stand without resorting any airflow efficiency reduction. Usability wise is very straightforward as there is only 1 top control dial knob to manage the 3 fan speed. Front cover also snaps out easily for quick and instant filter cleaning. Other limited features available in the air purifier includes 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
3What’s inside count
Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 is a 3-stage pet oriented air purifier with additional [acarbonfilter] technology so you would assume its generally 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 an excellent filtration. Other than that Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 still manage to squeeze in a [aprefilter] for dust and pet hair and permanent HEPA grade filter for airborne dust mite, pet dander, mold, mildew spores and pollen. Depending on the filter frequency utilization, both pre and HEPA filter will need to be clean or vacuum in a period between 3- 5 months 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 relatively low tally with the low airflow delivery speed.At what cost
MRSP/ RSP**
+- 79
Annual Filter Cost
+- 10
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Pet 04384 VS the challengers
Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact 04386
Similar in many ways with cheaper price but have to do without the Carbon Zeolite filters.
Hamilton Beach TrueAir 04383
Again cheaper alternative with slightly wider purifying coverage. No dual Carbon Zeolite filters.
GermGuardian AC4100
Cheaper with arguably more dynamic filtration including UV-C light. High annual filter replacement cost is the biggest stumble block.Verdicts and ratings
5.5
5.5
