Honeywell Air Genius 5 Air Purifier with Permanent & Washable ifD Filter - 5 Cleaning Levels - Captures up to 99.9% of Microscopic Particles - Dust, Smoke, Mould Spores, Pollen & Pet Dander - HFD323E

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Note that the air cleaner arrives with a thin plastic protective cover you’re instructed to remove by the included label. However, you can leave it in place if you want to protect the surface. The touch controls work fine with it still on. While Honeywell describes the various operational modes as being correct for particular air quality issues (like germs and allergens) they don’t go into detail about them. I would have liked to know more. Note! The plastic rear cover has a central tab that could be broken if you’re too forceful. Be sure to “swing” the cover out gently when opening the air cleaner. Filter reminder feature

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However, this cost savings does come at a price. That price is a higher initial cost and inferior filtration. Again, for a full rundown of why we prefer HEPA filters over permanent filters see our full guide on the subject here. Honeywell HFD-120-Q uses 3 stage filtration system. The first stage of filtration is a washable pre-filter. The second stage of filtration is a permanent washable ifD filter. The third stage of filtration is an ionizer.Fortunately, despite its large size and somewhat heavy weight there’s a convenient feature Honeywell has provided. Just like many of their other air cleaning products, there’s a carrying handle located on the top rear portion of the body.

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The Honeywell AirGenius 5 employs the same fan as the Honeywell AirGenius 4. The room coverage is about 250 square feet, which is staying the same for the trio of HFD models.A lovely accent lighting feature on the base of the unit is built-in (top) and adds a soft glow around it. I found brightness levels to be good and not TOO bright for my tastes, despite being a sensitive sleeper. The control panel illumination (bottom) is a bit brighter than I would have liked. Sadly, there’s no way to adjust that.

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The process of maintaining these filters is truly trivial. The air purifier will, in most cases, notify you when it is time to clean the filter because today, almost all models on the market have a filter reset indicator. Overall, I’m impressed with the build quality – it gives a good sense of being a well-made product. Setting up the AirGenius 5 and first use Independently tested and AHAM Verifide to circulate and filter room air up to 4.8 x per hour in a 250 sq. ft room. 4Extra features: Finally, pay attention to extra features - such as voice-activated controls, air-quality data via your smartphone, and even heating and cooling functions—and decide whether these functions will make your life easier or are unnecessary additions that you’d rather not pay more for.

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Honeywell AirGenius 5– Best air purifier with a washable filter on the market. It’s intended for rooms up to 250 sq. ft., filters air through its 5-stage filtration system, and uses the ifD filter technology and an Ionizer. Furthermore, it gives you a 5-year warranty.

Analysis

While testing the purifiers we looked at a few different factors to reach a fair conclusion of the best overall models, including: Perfect for large rooms, the AirGenius 5 has intuitive touch screen controls including seasonal allergen and germ reduction settings.