IQAir HealthPro Compact Review

Key features

• 3-stage filtration with 6 fanspeed and 320 degree outtake distribution
• PreMax pre-filter
• HyperHEPA True HEPA filter
• 3D UltraSeal triple-seal technology design
• 4 language digital display LCD with programmable/ scheduling timer
• Remote control
• Official certification on quality and performance
• 10 years warranty

The starters

A smaller and lighter version of HealthPro Plus at 15 x 24 x 16 in dimension and 26.5 lb weight. Do not mistake it as a compact air purifier as the air purifier would still take up much space in your living room. Made in Switzerland with impact resistant ABS plastic materials, expect zero leakage thanks to triple-seal design that completely seals up the air purifier. Other design elements include 4 casters and top carry handle for enhance mobility around the house.

Moving on with the specification, with the exception of V5-Cell MG Carbon filter, IQAir HealthPro Compact is a 2-stage filtration (PreMax pre-filter and HyperHEPA True HEPA filter) with identical features such as 3D UltraSeal body, 6 fanspeed, digital display with programmable timer that allows pre-set start/ end time and speed setting separately from Monday through Sunday, Intelligent filter life monitor that accurately monitor filter lifespan, certified performance on each air purifier, IAACM certified, no harmful ozone generated and 10 years warranty.

Airflow, CADR and everything in between

Stronger and robust airflow delivery rate despite being tag as a "compact" air purifier, IQAir HealthPro Compact air purifier airflow is nothing but amazing at 41-300 cfm speed that is contributed by a three-dimensional optimized design. What's new is that airflow circulation are flown from bottom, passing all filters and distributed at top thus cover all lower ground pollutants. Purifying coverage is at mind-blogging 1238 sq. ft., more than enough cover for an entire apartment or studio. Further solidating the Swiss quality assurance reputation is each air purifiers are individually tested and certified on air delivery, filter leakage and particle filtration efficiency. The only thing lacking from all these is there is no air quality sensor to display current air quality status that would also to support any automation mode.

What’s inside count

^ IQAir HealthPro Compact filters/ technologies/ lifespan

Slight inferior to what Healthpro Plus version provides, the 3-stage filtration is still highly capable of handling household pollutants. The multi-functional PreMax Filter F8 pre-filter not only capture large particles such as dust or fur, it also capture HEPA bound micro-sized particles e.g. mold, spores, pet dander, mold. Any allergens and ultrafine particles that manage to bypass the pre-filter would now be capture and eradicate by the HyperHEPA filter as small as 0.003 microns size; 100 times smaller than most HEPA air purifier could. Last but not least, IQAir HealthPro Compact can help reduce ozone level in your room.

Keep it down

Similar setup as HealthPro with centrifugal, backward curved fan located between the filters, noise level is considerably low at 25 - 59 dB thanks to the thick double-walled housing, sound deflector EvenFlow Diffuser and vibration absorption rubber suspension pad. We recommend operating the air purifier at 3 speed or lower for an uninterrupted sleep with reasonable power output. Power consumption is pretty decent at 27 - 215 Watt; achievable providing if you utilize the excellent scheduling timer or operate the air purifier on a lower speed.

At what cost

Cheaper than Healthpro Plus although we would still tag it under the expensive category. What's bundled in is the estimated 300 worth of filters along with all purification technology mentioned earlier. Filter lifespan is beyond excellent thanks to the latest advanced filter-pleating pattern technology. PreMax lifespan stand at 18 months and HyperHEPA lifespan at 4 years. Continue with filter replacement cost, both PreMax Filter F8 and HyperHEPA® Filter H12/13 is not cheap to replace, in long-run its well worth the money given the extended filter lifespan that would last between 2- 4 years.

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