- A significant upgrade to EP-A5000 with better overall filtration.
- Decent airflow delivery rate and purifying coverage.
- Effective Allergen-free HEPA filter and deodorizing filter that can last up to 10 years.
- Humidifying features is available with an easy removable water tank.
- 5 operation modes plus Eco, Max and Auto to play around with.
- Remote control is bundled with a convenience remote controller pocket.
- Separate Dust, odor and humidity sensor with 3 adjustable sensitivity.
- High reliable Japan built quality.
- Humidifying filter lifespan is considerably short when compare with the HEPA and deodorization filter.
- Only 1 preset timer option integrated with an outdated screen indicator.
Hitachi EP-A6000 Specification
| Product | Hitachi EP-A6000 |
Dimension | 430 x 584 x 273 mm (16.9 x 23 x 10.7 in) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Coverage (up to) | 46 m2 (495 ft2) |
| Humidifying(H) coverage | |
| Airflow speed | 60 - 390 m3/h (35 - 230 cfm) |
| Humidifying(H) speed | 48 - 360 m3/h (28 - 212 cfm) |
| Fanspeed | 3 |
| Filtration | 4-stage |
| A Annual filter cost ($) | +- |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | |
UV-light/ PCO | - |
Other filter | |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | - |
Optional/ Addon | - |
| Noise level | 15 - 50 dB |
| Humidifying(H) Noise level | 13 - 50 dB |
| Power consumption | 4 - 60 W |
| Humidifying(H) power | 4 - 60 W |
| Humidifying(H) capacity | 670 mL/h |
| Humidifying(H) tank | 2.5 L |
| Timer/ Scheduler | 4 hours |
| Sensors | Dust/ Odor/ Humidity |
| More color options | |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Humidifier | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Email/ Phone support |
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Key features
- 4-stage Proactive filtration including humidification
- Washable pre-filter
- Allergen-Free HEPA Filter
- Heavy-Duty Deodorizing Filter
- Humidifying filter
- 5 operation modes (Air Purify, Pollen, Strong Deodorization, Humidify, Skin Moisturize)
- 3 speed (Silent, Medium, High) plus Max, Auto mode
- Eco Mode - Save 23% more energy compared to silent mode
- Remote control with front infrared remote receiver and controller pocket
- Dust, odor and humidity sensor with adjustable sensitivity setting (Low, Medium, High)
- Memory function, dimmer control, Inverter, 4 hours timer
- Air Sensor (Green = clean, Blinking = contaminated), Humidity level indicator and Clean Humidifying Filter (Red)
- Allergy UK Seal of Approval
- Made in Japan
Just like its older brother, the dimension of Hitachi air purifier EP-A6000 is the exact same at 43 x 58.4 x 27.3 cm with the weight of 10 kg. There are absolute no differences between them, you have the conventional box design, dated light indicator instead of a digital screen, same buttons layout and even build quality. The only difference between them is that Hitachi EP-A6000 comes in only two colors: Red or white.
| Model | Dimension (W x H x D) | Weight |
| Hitachi EP-A7000 | 43 x 58.4 x 27.3 cm | 10 kg |
| Hitachi EP-A6000 | 43 x 58.4 x 27.3 cm | 10 kg |
| Sharp KCD60EW | 42 x 63.7 x 24.2 cm | 8.6 kg |
| Philips AC4084/01 | 39 x 58.6 x 24.3 cm | 10 kg |
Yes the features are same as well so let me quickly guide you through its features. Hitachi air purifier EP-A6000 comes with 4 standard filters: Pre-filter, humidifying filter, HEPA filter and deodorizing filter. It has 5 simple operation modes that can be selected based on your own preferences. On top of that, there is also an eco mode button that will consume less power by operating the fan on an hourly basis when the air is clean and humidity level is good. Full functions remote control. 3 standard sensors and a memory cache that will store your previous setting. 4 selectable airflow speeds plus auto setting. Comes in red or white and the unit is fully made in Japan.
Applicable area, airflow, noise level and power input
Here is where the “barely” difference comes down to. The applicable area for Hitachi air purifier EP-A6000 is at 46 m2. 4 m2 lower than EP-A7000. Airflow is slightly lower at 390 (420 for EP-A7000) down to 270, 204 and 60 m³/h. With humidifying, the airflow figure is same with EP-A7000 at 360 maximum to 210, 174, and 48 m³/h minimum. Noise level is also lower by 2 dB in all level at 50, 36 and 40 to 15 dB while with humidifying, the noise level is at 50, 42, 38 to 13 dB. Lastly, power consumption is the exact same with EP-A7000 at 60, 22, 14, 4 W for purifying only and 60, 16, 11, 4 for purifying with humidifying.
| Model | Airflow | Airflow | Airflow |
| Hitachi EP-A7000 | 60 m³/h | 204 | 270 m³/h | 420 m³/h |
| Hitachi EP-A6000 | 60 m³/h | 204 | 270 m³/h | 390 m³/h |
| Sharp KCD60EW | 60 m³/h | 144 m³/h | 216 m³/h |
| Philips AC4084/01 | 210 m³/h |
Final thoughts on Hitachi EP-A6000
If you like the EP-A7000, there is no reason you would not like Hitachi air purifier EP-A6000. Besides the slightly more powerful airflow and wider applicable area, everything from the outer of the air purifier to the inner system is the exact same. I suppose if you have to choose between the 2 models, it will all boil down to the market price of these 2 units and always pick the one that offered the best value. Look out for any discount or on-going promotions to help you with the decision.
Covered against
Dust
EXCELLENT
Pollen
GOOD
Hair/ Pet hair
GOOD
Dust mites
GOOD
Mold/ Mildew
GOOD
Pet dander
GOOD
Virus/ Germ
GOOD
Tobacco smoke
EXCELLENT
Chemical
EXCELLENT
VOCs
EXCELLENT
Smoke/ Gas
EXCELLENT
Odor
EXCELLENT
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