IQAir HealthPro Review

Last updated on March 17th, 2020

Touted best air purifier in the world, the new edition IQAir HealthPro is one of the strongest and widest purifying air cleaner we had ever seen. Featuring the incredible IQair HealthPro filters that can absorb ultrafine particles down to 0.003 microns, no airborne contaminants will be able to get past this filter. With 2 different (Pro and Non-pro) version available in the market, Click on the link below to see the differences between specification and our review.

IQAir HealthPro Specification

Product	IQAir HealthPro

Dimension	15 x 28 x 16 in (38.1 x 71.1 x 40.6 cm)
Weight	35.3 lb (16 kg)
Fanspeed	6
Coverage (up to)	1098 sq. ft. (102 m²)
Airflow speed	41-300 cfm (70-510 m³/h)
Dust free (CADR)
Pollen free (CADR)
Smoke free (CADR)
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	V5-Cell Gas & Odor Filter MG 2 years+- 100 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

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Key features

3-stage filtration with 320 degree distribution
PreMax pre-filter
HyperHEPA True HEPA filter
3D UltraSeal triple-seal technology body
6 selectable fanspeed
4 language digital display with advanced scheduling timer
Remote control
Certified on quality and performance
10 years warranty

IQAir HealthPro review

Made in Switzerland with zero-leak triple-seal technology and impact resistant ABS plastic.
Highly functional PreMax pre-filter that captures dust, hair, fur to micro-particles such as pet dander.
The ultimate HyperHEPA filter that eliminates ultra-particles 100x smaller at 0.003 microns.
Long-lasting filter with 18 months lifespan pre-filter and 4 years lifespan True HEPA filter.
Low Noise level within its high-performance segment group.
Excellent purifying coverage with 320 degree airflow distribution.
6 selectable fanspeed that can also be adjusted via machine or remote control.
Built-in programmable timer/ scheduling with customizable fanspeed, time, day or week.
Easy sliding layer filter replacement that slides out individually.
10 years limited warranty.

Expensive yet does not comes with Carbon filter by default.
Lacks sensors related function such as auto mode, air quality indicator.
Lacks V5-Cell MG Granular activated Carbon filter that would eliminate smoke and odor.
Bulky and heavy thus not easy to move around even with carrying handle and casters support.

The starters

Dimension

15 x 28 x 16 in

(38.1 x 71.1 x 40.6 cm)

Weight

35.3 lb (16 kg)

Modern yet not over simplistic exterior, the 15 x 28 x 16 in size and 35.3 lb weight is identical to Winix HealthPro dimension. Sliding around the air purifier is possible thanks to the 4 casters plus there is carrying handle for added portability. Build quality is second to none as the air cleaner is completely built in with ABS plastic materials. Probably the setback to IQAir HealthPro air purifier sturdiness is the unavoidable added bulkiness that might not be ideal for tight spaces. Other great features of the air purifier include 3D UltraSeal triple-seal design, 6 fanspeed with 320 degree distribution, PreMax pre-filter, HyperHEPA True HEPA filter, LCD display with adv programmable timer (schedule operation, speed, weekly), accurate Intelligent Filter Life Monitor with indicator that forecasts filter replacement based on actual usage, individually certified performance, IAACM certified, no-ozone/ harmful chemicals and 10 years warranty. Basically replica of IQ HealthPro Plus with the exclusion of V5-Cell Carbon filter.

Airflow, speed, and CADR

Purifying coverage

1098 sq. ft. (102 m²)

Airflow speed

41-300 cfm (70-510 m³/h)

Fanspeed

41-300 cfm airflow efficiency is robust, consistent at any of the 6 speed. Helped by a three-dimensional optimized design, airflow intake are absorbed from bottom and distribute at top, covering bacteria and pollutants from low to high. Purifying coverage is incredibly wide at 1098 sq. ft. that needless to say covers a lot of ground. Another good thing is each air purifier are independently certified and tested by IQAir quality control engineer on air delivery, filter leakage, and particle filtration efficiency. We probably should mention there is no air quality sensors and Auto mode available as with all IQAir HealthPro series.

What’s inside count

The first-stage PreMax Filter (F8) is a excellent dual function pre-filter that traps large particles such as dust and micro-size particles such as pollen, pet dander. With most pollutants captured by the pre-filter, the HyperHEPA filter would have the space and capacity to capture ultrafine particles down to 0.003 microns size such as allergens and bacteria that is not seen through our naked eyes. Compare with most True HEPA filter in the market, HyperHEPA filtration system is 100x more effective. V5-Cell Gas & Odor Filter MG is an optional filter option that can be purchase at later stage. Lastly IQAir HealthPro air purifier can reduce indoor ozone level but only to a certain extent.

Without doubt IQAir HealthPro 3-stage filtration is very efficient when pit against large scale and small, micron size pollutants, allergens, irritants, bacteria and viruses. Powered by strong airflow circulation and wide purifying coverage, IQAir HealthPro included filtration is amazing in eliminating dust, pet hair, dust mites, pollen, mold, spores, mildew, fungi, germs and pet dander. An optional purchase filter is required so IQAir HealthPro can efficiently deal with chemicals, detergent odors, cooking smell, fire, VOCs, cigarette smokes.

Keep it down

Noise level

25 - 59 dB

Power consumption

27 - 215 W

Significantly less noise than previous model, IQAir HealthPro strong sound insulation is achievable via its thick double-walled housing, EvenFlow Diffuser that deflects sounds back into the system and rubber suspension pad that systematically isolate motor vibration from the housing. With all that, noise level is considerably low at speed 3 or below 25 - 59 dB. Power consumption varies between 27 - 215 W depending on how you utilize the air purifier. at lower fanspeed the power consumption rate is so little that you could barely see the differences even if is running 24x7. For long operation that relies on speed 3 and above, we recommend utilizing the schedule timer to shut-off/ reduce the fanspeed when its not required to improve on the cost-efficiency.

At what cost

MRSP/ RSP**

+- 849

Annual Filter Cost

+- 102

^ Replacement filters/ estimated cost

Overall IQAir HealthPro air purifier is well worth the price tag and is cheaper than HealthPro Plus version although not significant enough in our books. We would wholly recommend the Plus version as the Carbon filter is super effective against strong gases and odors unless you have absolutely no use of that. Filter replacement cost is expensive (PreMax + HyperHEPA) but relatively cheap in long-run as PreMax lifespan is 18 months and HyperHEPA is at 4 years. The long filter lifespan would also save you some time in searching for filter replacement and changing it.

IQAir HealthPro VS the challengers

IQAir HealthPro Plus

As mentioned earlier, IQAir HealthPro Plus is pricier but well worth the money with the inclusion of V5-Cell Gas & Odor Filter.

Airgle AG900

Similar price tag and build quality but comes with Activated carbon filter. Different types of filtration setup with weaker purifying coverage.

Blueair 650E

Cheaper and comes with better airflow delivery rate. The very short filter lifespan is probably the biggest setback.

Final thoughts on IQAir HealthPro

Let’s start off with the bad points of the air purifier. Despite the bulkiness of the unit, there is no built-in air quality sensor which translates to no auto fan speed mode. Without auto mode adjusting the fan speed, user would have to rely on a pre-set fan speed and that will be very bad in terms of power consumption. Other than that, IQAir HealthPro is pretty much flawless and worth every penny you spent.