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WIRED
5 days ago
- WIRED
Coway's New Tabletop Air Purifier Is Effective and Affordable
I've been on the air quality beat for a while here at WIRED, and I often make the argument that consumers should go big when it comes to indoor air, as a larger fan and filter surface area produce a quieter and more powerful air purifier. However, if ever there were a fun-sized air purifier that punches above its weight (all 5 pounds of it), it's the latest from air powerhouse Coway, the Airmega 50. Standing just over a foot tall, the Airmega 50 was just launched in June and is an addition to the growing tabletop air purifier space—a mini-me to the brand's Airmega 100. The Airmega 50 has many of the features of Coway's larger and more expensive models, and at just under $80, it's one of the cheapest Coway air purifiers to date. I understand the desire to have an easy-to-carry tabletop-sized air purifier, but can they really clean the air effectively? For many, those proplike purifiers create a fool's paradise. I tested the Airmega 50 with an air quality monitor to see if it was up to the job of purifying the air in my 100-square-foot bedroom. Small Packages Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro When purchasing a tiny-footprint air cleaning appliance, one needs to know the area of the room it will be cleaning. That means you're measuring the length and multiplying it by the width. Coway claims the Airmega 50 can exchange the air in a 500-square-foot room once an hour. According to the CDC, consumers should aim for five or more air changes per hour (ACH). Following the CDC recommendation, the Airmega can effectively clean the air in a 100-square-foot space five times an hour. That's about half the size of the average college dorm room. Living in New York City, I've seen nurseries, home and corporate offices, Harry Potter under-the-stairs-sized bedrooms, and walk-in closets turned into dens that are around 100 square feet. If any of those descriptions match spaces in your home or at work, then the Airmega 50 is an inexpensive solution to mitigate bad air. Airmega 50's cylindrical design pulls in air from all sides. To achieve the ideal air exchange per hour, small air purifiers crank the fan. And more often than not, smaller does not mean quieter, though in the case of the Airmega 50, its highest setting came in at around 60 decibels on my Toptes Sound Level Meter, similar to the hum of a refrigerator. And while most white-noise machines are somewhere between 50 and 70 decibels, I found the Airmega 50's highest setting to be too loud for nighttime. Its sleep mode turns off its indicator light and reduces the fan to its lowest and quietest setting. An air purifier's sleep mode is when the purifier becomes a less effective version of itself, and the Airmega 50 is no exception. Users have the option to turn off the indicator lights and turn on the nightlight mode. I prefer the lights off, but when my kids were little, I would have utilized the night light mode. Size Matters Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro The Airmega 50 has many of the features that make Coway air purifiers a long-term WIRED favorite. For those with pets and young children, the control panel lock is a must. There is also a much-appreciated filter replacement indicator light, plus an eight-month filter life expectancy. Unlike some of the larger Coway models that have a variety of bespoke air filters, including ones specifically made for pet owners, allergy sufferers, and intense smoke, the Airmega 50 currently has only one option, for $30.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Best Prime Day Air Purifier Deals, Recommended By Our Editors
Prime Day has arrived, and that means you can shop serious discounts across many home appliances, including air purifiers. Our editors have found a range of stellar Prime Day air purifier deals, including 25% off the Clorox Medium Room Air Purifier 11030, our pick for the best value air purifier. If you've been waiting to invest in improving the air quality in your home, now's a great time to do it. Our editors found the best Prime Day air purifier deals on top models from Dyson, Coway, Blueair and ... More more. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERS The best air purifiers are powerful machines that can help rid your space of pollutants like dust, mold and smoke. Below, we've rounded up the best Prime Day air purifier deals from top brands like Levoit, Coway, Dyson and Blueair to help you save big on some of our favorite models. We've used a price tracker to check every product to make sure you're actually getting a great deal—all the air purifiers listed below are at some of the lowest prices we've seen this year. Keep in mind that the Prime Day event ends on Friday, July 11, so we recommend taking advantage of the savings now before the discounts expire (or the product sells out). Clorox Medium Room Air Purifier 11030: Now $75, Was $100 (25% Off) Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier: Now $155, Was $300 (33% Off) Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier: Now $85, Was $100 (15% Off) Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier: Now $218, Was $350 (38% Off) Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier: Now $150, Was $190 (21% Off) Blueair Blue Pure 511: Now $80, Was $100 (20% Off) Coway Airmega ProX: Now $641, Was $800 (20% Off) Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde BP03: Now $850, Was $1,000 (15% Off) Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier And Fan: Now $350, Was $650 (46% Off) Dyson Purifier Cool TP10 Purifying Fan: Now $300, Was $430 (30% Off) This air purifier offers both a small footprint and enough power to clean mid-size rooms—at a great value. Its three-stage filtration system has the ability to clean everything from tiny airborne bacteria particles and VOCs to pet hair and dust. During testing, we found that it runs quietly, features an intuitive control panel and offers easy-to-change filters. This popular air purifier uses a four-stage filtration process to filter and deodorize up to 99.97% of contaminants from the air. The relatively compact design can handle rooms up 361 square feet in 12 minutes. It also has an eco mode that helps conserve energy when pollutants aren't present. This model dropped further in price earlier this year, but this discount is the best price we've seen since then. MOST POPULAR The Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier comes with multiple fan settings so you can adjust it to your specific needs. And because it runs at a maximum of 24 decibels, you can place it in your bedroom for allergy relief while you sleep. Deputy editor Rose Gordon Sala says, 'I use this air purifier in two of my kids' rooms… It's the perfect air purifier for the bedroom because the controls allow you to switch off all of its lights with a click of a button and tone down the noise to a whisper with the nighttime setting.' Blueair makes some of the most popular air purifiers on the market. This Blue Pure model can clean an expansive 3,048 square feet in 60 minutes, using a HEPA filter to clean 99.97% of airborne particles and odors, like pollen and smoke. It also has built-in smart features you can use to control and customize the device. This Levoit air purifier is made for larger rooms, as it can clean rooms of up to 1,878 square feet with its HEPA filter and three-stage filtration process. It's also especially good for those with extra furry pets, thanks to a Pet Mode fan setting and the U-shaped air inlet designed to trap airborne hair. You can adjust the settings on this air purifier from your phone, where you can also set up a cleaning schedule. While this air purifier does go on sale at this price, we've yet to see the model drop any further in price this year. We crowned the Blueair Blue Pure 511 air purifier as the best pick for bedrooms because it's whisper quiet, features five-layer filtration to clean everything from smoke to allergens and has an intuitive one-button control panel. Plus, its small build means it's easy to find space for, even in small bedrooms. This top-rated air purifier from Coway can cover rooms up to 2,126 square feet, and has a true HEPA filter. In Coway's signature style, this purifier is not only powerful, but also looks chic, so you don't have to worry about it being an eyesore. The Airmega ProX is at one of the lowest prices we've seen this year. Our pick for the best designed air purifier for smoke is on sale for the lowest price we've seen since Black Friday. While Dyson's BP03 Big+Quiet air purifier is large, it's sleek and powerful. It has a three-stage filtration system, it includes a long-lasting HEPA H13-grade filter, which is designed to capture 99.7% of fine particles as small as 0.31 microns. An additional carbon filter reduces smoke odors. Looking for an air purifier and fan combo to help combat summer's heat? The Dyson Purifier Cool is on sale for the lowest price we've found since Black Friday. It has a HEPA filter rated to the HEPA H13 standard, and multiple features that make it a great cooling device. You can program the machine with an app or voice-compatible services like Alexa, Siri and Google Home. Deputy editor Rose Gordon Sala picked up this purifier-fan combo from Dyson, which is currently on sale for 30% off. 'We wanted a bladeless fan in our dining room, so it would be easier to clean and give the whole family a little blast of cool, fresh air at mealtimes this summer, and this Dyson one works very well,' she says. 'It's quiet and powerful, so it doesn't disturb conversations and the fact that it also serves as an air purifier is a bonus as we all have pretty bad allergies.' The device has two-stage HEPA H13 filtration designed to capture 99.97% of particles. How Long Are Prime Day Deals? Prime Day ends July 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST (or 3 a.m. EDT on July 12). You can expect Prime Day deals to last until the sale ends. Just note that some deals will come and go or sell out throughout the sales event, so if you've had your eye on something, we recommend making your purchase. Are Air Purifiers Actually Worth it? Air purifiers are powerful devices that can help trap pollutants like dust, mold or smoke. Their effectiveness depends on the type of filter they use, the size of the room and more. The best air purifiers will have a HEPA filter with a 'true HEPA' designation, which means that a device has undergone testing to meet or exceed the stringent standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). True HEPA filters must trap at least 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. Check out our guide to the best air purifiers for more information.
Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Best Prime Day air purifier deals: Save up to $110 on our favorites
One of our favorite brands is Coway, and it's offering an excellent deal on the Airmega, our best overall air purifier pick. It is marked down to $155, its lowest price this year. Well-regarded brands like Shark are also discounted during Prime Day. The Shark NeverChange Air Purifier Max is down 29%, the lowest we've seen it on Amazon since February. Plus, we've found tons more options. Although some of the models below didn't earn top spots in our tests, we've included them because their prices are down to lows we've not seen in as much as a year, and we've tested and trusted the brands. For other air quality deals, check out our round-up of the best Prime Day air conditioner and dehumidifier deals.
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Best Prime Day Air Purifier Deals From Clorox, Coway And More
Our team is seeing serious discounts on high-quality air purifiers in the Prime Day air purifier deals—including our pick for the best value air purifier, which is an even better deal today. Now is a great time to improve the air quality in your home by investing in one of these machines, some of which have been tested and approved firsthand by the Forbes Vetted team. These highly rated devices are discounted during Amazon Prime Day's air purifier deals. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERS From dust and pollen to mold and smoke, the best air purifiers can help rid your space of pollutants quickly and quietly. We've rounded up six of the best Prime Day air purifier deals from highly rated brands like Levoit, Coway and Blueair. Better yet, we've used a price tracker on every product to make sure you're actually getting a great deal. Just keep in mind that the Prime Day event ends on Friday, July 11, so we recommend taking advantage of the savings now before the discounts expire (or product sells out). This air purifier offers both a small footprint and enough power to clean mid-size rooms—at a great value. Its three-stage filtration system has the ability to clean everything from tiny airborne bacteria particles and VOCs to pet hair and dust. During testing, we found that it runs quiet, features an intuitive control panel and offers easy-to-change filters. MOST POPULAR This popular air purifier uses a four-stage filtration process to filter and deodorize up to 99.97% of contaminants from the air. The relatively compact design can handle rooms up 361 square feet in 12 minutes. It also has an eco mode that helps conserve energy when pollutants aren't present. This model dropped further in price earlier this year, but this discount is the best price we've seen since then. The Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier comes with multiple fan settings so you can adjust it to your specific needs. And because it runs at a maximum of 24 decibels, you can place it in your bedroom for allergy relief while you sleep. Deputy editor Rose Gordon Sala says, 'I use this air purifier in two of my kids' rooms… It's the perfect air purifier for the bedroom because the controls allow you to switch off all of its lights with a click of a button and tone down the noise to a whisper with the nighttime setting.' Blueair makes some of the most popular air purifiers on the market. This Blue Pure model can clean an expansive 3,048 square feet in 60 minutes, using a HEPA filter to clean 99.97% of airborne particles and odors, like pollen and smoke. It also has built-in smart features you can use to control and customize the device. This Levoit air purifier is made for larger rooms, as it can clean rooms of up to 1,878 square feet with its HEPA filter and three-stage filtration process. It's also especially good for those with extra furry pets, thanks to a Pet Mode fan setting and the U-shaped air inlet designed to trap airborne hair. You can adjust the settings on this air purifier from your phone, where you can also set up a cleaning schedule. This is a common discount, but we've yet to see the model drop any further in price this year. It's important to keep your bedroom air clean; it's where you spend at least a third of your day, most of the time breathing deeply as you sleep. We crowned the Blueair Blue Pure 511 as the best pick for bedrooms because it's whisper quiet, features five-layer filtration to clean everything from smoke to allergens and has an intuitive one-button control panel. Plus, its small build means it's easy to find space for, even in small bedrooms.
Business Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
South Korea's Cuckoo set for Malaysia debut after scaling down IPO
[SEOUL] A subsidiary of South Korean home-appliance maker Cuckoo Holdings is set to go public in Malaysia after a scaled-down offering that is expected to raise RM395 million (S$119.4 million). Cuckoo International (Mal) will begin trading on June 24, two months after postponing its initial public offering (IPO) due to market volatility. The final amount raised may vary as the company is waiting for approval from the bourse to reduce its public shareholding spread to 20 per cent from the current 25 per cent. Its revised offer price of RM1.08 per share, from RM1.29 previously, will value the company at RM1.55 billion. The company's debut will be closely watched for clues on demand for consumption stocks given the tepid retail subscription rate for Cuckoo. Chief executive officer Hoe Kian Choon is confident that its prospects and sizeable market share in the local home-appliance rental segment will draw investors. 'A lot of our investors were happy' that the offering was put off to ride out the volatility sparked by the US tariff announcement in April, Hoe said. 'None of our cornerstone investors left.' While market uncertainty remains high, the situation is 'more stable now,' allowing the company to revive its listing plans, he added. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 8.30 am Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Sign Up Sign Up Hoe, who founded the local company in 2014 as a distributor of Cuckoo products, has grown the business on the strength of its water purifier rental segment. Cuckoo Malaysia also co-creates some new products with other brands for the domestic market. The company's promising outlook prompted its Korean supplier to take up a majority stake in the Malaysian firm. Hoe said that Cuckoo Malaysia has secured nearly a fifth of the local appliance rental market and opportunities to cross-sell products among its one million active-subscriber base would help the company achieve double-digit revenue growth over the next few years. Cuckoo Malaysia's profit after tax for the first nine months of 2024 jumped 75 per cent from the previous corresponding period to RM104 million. Revenue rose 13 per cent. 'Malaysia's market is growing not only in number of households but also in household debt,' Hoe noted. 'Malaysians are looking for the best way to actually maximise their value for money. Rental will be one of the ways for them to enjoy a standard of living.' Korean rival Coway's wholly-owned local unit currently has market leadership in the rental space. Hoe, a former Coway executive, aims to catch up with other Cuckoo offerings including mattresses, massage chairs and air purifiers. Consumer brands that are centred on mass-market affordability have done well in Malaysia. Two of the country's biggest IPOs in the past year were retail chains that catered to customers looking to stretch the dollar – mini-mart operator 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings and dollar-store chain Eco-Shop Marketing. Hoe said that Cuckoo's business fundamentals remain sound given little exposure to external shocks. While it is vulnerable to a stronger US currency – the company buys stock from its Korean parent in dollars – strong recurring income from its rental segment helps ease the pressure. Cuckoo will use proceeds from the IPO to open new concept stores that will allow cash-and-carry purchases and expand its business in Singapore. BLOOMBERG
