Winter is almost here, this also means extreme levels of air pollution in most parts of the country. While the government is taking several measures to reduce air pollution, especially in highly populated cities like New Delhi and Mumbai, there is only one way to improve air quality in our homes. This is essentially by investing in a good quality air purifier. Over the last few years, the demand for good air purifiers has seen massive growth in India, resulting in the launch of smart purifiers by various brands that are both cost-effective and efficient at keeping indoor air clean, and breathable. Here are a few things to consider while buying a smart air purifier this winter: Always consider a purifier from a reputed brand If you are planning to invest in a good air purifier, it is best to consider one from a reputed brand. This ensures that the product is built to specs and will last longer. Another advantage of considering a purifier from a reputed brand is to ensure the availability of consumables. Most air purifiers come with a filter, which has to be changed, and sticking to a reputed brand ensures that there will be plenty of spares available even after a few years. Consider the right size/model Smart air purifiers come in all shapes and sizes, while the one from a premium brand like Dyson looks like a piece of art, air purifiers from brands like Xiaomi look like a cute box. And in most scenarios, a bigger air purifier will also be able to clean the air much more quickly. Hence, depending on the size of your home or office, have a close look at the capacity of the air purifier and choose the one that suits your requirements. A smart air purifier would be an advantage While smart air purifiers are slightly more expensive than regular air purifiers, getting a smart one will offer added advantages. This includes real-time air quality monitoring, remote control access from a phone, the ability to check filter health, and the control of the air purifier via a smart hub. Best compact smart air purifier The Philips Ac1215/20 is one of the most affordable and compact air purifiers, priced at Rs 8,999. The company claims that the air purifier can remove up to 99.97 per cent of airborne pollutants using a four-stage filtration system, powered by a Hepa filter. It comes with a digital display, which shows real-time air quality, and also prompts users when the filter needs to be changed. Best affordable smart air purifier The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite, priced at Rs 9,999 is also an efficient and smart air purifier, which comes with a circular LED screen. It can be controlled from a smartphone via the Mi Home app. It can deliver up to 6000 litres of air per minute, which can effectively cover up to 463 square feet of area. Best premium smart air purifier Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 - TP10, priced at Rs 32,900 is a unique-looking air purifier, which flaunts a tower-like form factor. Backed by a Hepa filter, the Dyson air purifier can remove up to 99.95 per cent of particles as small as 0.1 microns and it also features a 350-degree oscillation, offering to effect pure air in all directions. Best large smart air purifier The newly launched Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet is one of the best large-sized air purifiers, meant for big homes and office spaces, which can effectively cover up to 1076 sq. ft. It is also a silent air purifier, which besides cleaning the air, also removes odours and gases. However, it is slightly on the expensive side and comes with a retail price tag of Rs 68,900.
