Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Allergen Remover review: 1, 2, 3!

Last updated on March 17th, 2020

Honeywell HPA300 review

The starters

The most powerful its HPA True Allergen Remover series. Honeywell HPA300 framework is slightly smaller than most console air cleaner at 20.8 x 22.4 x 10.8 in and 17 lb (7.7 kg) weight. Comes in a black housing, the typical Honeywell design with air vent surrounding the body. Air outlet is at top and handles is located on both sides for easy carrying. Build quality is good but not premium as the plastic material used is not soft, textured type. fitting is top-notch with no signs of off-gassing.

Continue with usability. Control panel is located at the top that is hidden from eye-sight view. Buttons are touch-sensitive that is ironically not sensitive to touch. You do have LED indicator right next to it that will illuminate on what mode the air purifier is currently in. Let’s start from the left with the timer button, tapping on the clock symbol will cycle between 2, 4, 8 hours. Next to it is the 2 electronic filter change reminder. Top Check Filters button is for True-HEPA and bottom Check Pre-filter button is for that.

When either for the LED light illuminate, you will have to replace the filter accordingly. Then reset the electronic filter check by tapping the button for more than 2 seconds. The center “Leaf” Power button will cycle between On, Allergen, General Clean, Germ, and Off. Allergen mode is for optimized performance during allergen season. General Clean mode is for general, everyday air cleaning. Germ mode is for optimized cleaning during cold & flu season. For maximum airflow performance, tap on the Turbo button and the air purifier will be set on full blast. Tap again to disable and the air purifier will return to previous cleaning setting. Lastly, the Dimmer button will adjust the LED display brightness between High, Low, and off.

It might lack AQ sensor, auto mode and remote, Honeywell HPA300 is still well-equipped. The basic 3-stage filtration (2 if you consider the carbon pre-filter as 1), 4 fan speed including turbo mode. Functions you have electronic filter replacement reminder, light dimmer option, timer. Finally, AHAM approved, ENERGY STAR certified and 5 years warranty.

Airflow, speed, and CADR

Honeywell HPA300 air purifier has an unbelievable wide 465 sq. ft. purifying coverage given its price and size. The 4 cleaning mode (Germ, General Clean, Allergen and Turbo) is flexible to support the continuous purification. What is sorely missing here is Sleep/ Auto mode that allows autonomous purifying. In most situation, the air purifier is ideal for studio apartment, living hall, or bedroom. CADR or clean air delivery rate is as expected tally with the airflow distribution rate. Dust CADR stands at 320 cfm (544 m3/h) while Pollen and Smoke CADR stand at 300 cfm (510 m3/h). All CADR greatly exceeded the 300 cfm benchmark that we set. It is fantastic for smokers, dusty home, allergist person sensitive to indoor pollutants.

What’s inside count

HPA300 utilize a familiar 3-stage filtration that you could also find in other Honeywell models. First off, the dual mode carbon pre-filter is great at trapping large particles AKA dust. It will capture mild smoke and odor particles but don't expect too much of it. The subsequent True-HEPA filter will handle small and tricky particles that manage to bypass the pre-filter. No ionizer or optional add-on filter is included here. Not a big miss as the 3 filtration setup will provide enough coverage against air pollutants.

Keep it down

Other than in Turbo, Honeywell HPA300 is considerably silent given its airflow output. The starting Germ and General Clean speed mode are suitable for night use. Allergen mode is a tad louder but ignorable unless the air purifier is placed next to you. Power usage is average compared with other Honeywell air purifiers despite the extra airflow juice. There is no Auto or Eco mode so the energy consumption would depend on the fan speed and frequency of operation.

At what cost

Unquestionably Honeywell air purifier HPA300 rocks in terms of value VS pricing. It's way cheaper than most models that offer similar or poorer airflow performance. The lack of autonomous purifying might be a big miss for some, we reckon the 4 cleaning mode would make it up for that. Filter availability is high, as with the replacement cost that utilizes 3 HEPA filter pack at one go. Nevertheless, never go for after-market filters as it could potentially break-down the machine.

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