IQAir HealthPro Compact Review
As the name suggested, The IQAir HealthPro Compact air purifier is the scaled-down version of the HealthPro series. Even though it is smaller (shorter to be exact) in size, the new edition uses the very same materials and technology as its bigger brother and will pump out identical figures in terms of airflow, noise level and coverage area. Besides the obvious carbon/ odor filter missing from the list below, let’s find out what else is missing from the review below.
** MRSP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)/ RSP (Retail selling price) is 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.
` The indicated online price guides as follows: $ = under $50, $$ = $50-100, $$$ = $101-200, $$$$ = 201-300, $$$$$ = $301-400, $$$$$$ = 401-500, $$$$$$$ = over $500.
IQAir HealthPro Compact Specification
| Product | IQAir HealthPro Compact |
Dimension | 15 x 24 x 16 in (38.1 x 61 x 40.6 cm) |
| Weight | 26.5 lb (12 kg) |
| Fanspeed | 6 |
| Coverage (up to) | 1238 sq. ft. (115 m2) |
| Airflow speed | 41-330 cfm (70-561 m3/h) |
| Dust free (CADR) | |
| Pollen free (CADR) | |
| Smoke free (CADR) | |
| Humidifying(H) speed | |
| Filtration | 3-stage |
Pre-Filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | PreMax Filter F8 (S) 18 months +- 79 |
HEPA filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | HyperHEPA Filter H12/13 (L) 4 years +- 199 |
Carbon filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | - |
| Ionizer/ Technologies | |
UV-light/ PCO | - |
Other filter | - |
All-in-one filter - Lifespan - Replacement cost ($) | - |
Optional/ Addon | PF40 Kit +- 139 Post-filter Sleeves (5 pads) +- 55 |
| Noise level | 25 - 59 dB |
| Power usage level | 27 - 215 W |
| Timer/ Scheduler | Schedule (Time x Day x Speed) |
| Sensors | |
| Auto mode | |
| Air qualityAQ indicator | |
| Filter change indicator | |
| More color options | |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Email/ Phone support |
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
Design And Usability
Dimension
15 x 24 x 16 in
(38.1 x 61 x 40.6 cm)
Weight
26.5 lb (12 kg)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, Coverage, And CADR
Purifying coverage
1238 sq. ft. (115 m2)
Fanspeed
6Filters And Performance
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.Noise And Energy Usage
Noise level
25 - 59 dB
Power consumption
27 - 215 W| Noise Type | Decibels |
|---|---|
| IQAir HealthPro Compact | 25 - 59 dB |
| Breathing | 10 dB |
| Rustling leaves | 20 dB |
| Whispering/ Quiet library | 30 dB |
| Light rainfall | 40-50 dB |
| Conversation | 50-60 dB |
| Vacuum cleaner/ Hair dryer/ Washing machine | 65-80 dB |
| City traffic | 80-90 dB |
Pricing And Maintainence Cost
MRSP/ RSP**
+- 799.00
Annual Filter Cost
+- 102
^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost
IQAir HealthPro Compact VS The Challengers
Airgle AG850
Good: Marginally better airflow delivery rate and comes with 3 lbs coconut shell Activated Carbon Filter. Bad: Heavier with a steeper price tag.
Alen BreatheSmart Classic
Way cheaper with equivalent purifying coverage and an unique inter-changeable cover. Downside is the slightly weaker airflow performance with short HEPA filter lifespan.Final Thoughts On IQAir HealthPro Compact
To recap, IQAir HealthPro Compact air purifier is a replica to other HealthPro air cleaners in terms of quality and performance minus of the carbon odor filter. It is still the same air purifier we loved with in a more lighter, compact size and around $50 cheaper. Even though we are very satisfied with the air purifier in every way, I would still go for the HealthPro or HealthPro Plus series as the reduce pricing and size does not do it for me personally. Still, credit goes to IQAir for giving us consumer the options to choose, if only there is more color options to go for. *Finger crossed*Pros
- Industrial standard PreMax pre-filter. Excellent for people with serious allergies.
- HyperHEPA® filter. Way better than normal HEPA. Period.
- Long-lasting filter lifespan.
- Exceptional purifying coverage with 320 degree airflow distribution.
- 6 fan speed options for a more customizable performance with subtle noise.
- Individually programmable timer functions.
- Exceptional Swiss made quality with zero-leak triple-seal and impact resistant ABS plastic.
- Individually tested and certified to ensure the air purifier reaches the performance specifications.
- Easy filter replacement change with sliding mechanism.
- Comes with 10 years warranty.
Cons
- Un-upgradable gas & odor filter without sacrificing a filter.
- Only slightly cheaper than HealthPro.
- Without dust sensor, there can be no automatic fan speed mode.
