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If you are a Delhi/NCR resident, the view outside your window is surely not pleasing. Almost looks like the apocalypse right? This is what a few firecrackers, burnt crops and almost a million cars can do to a city and its neighbours.
The pollution in the city has reached hazardous levels and walking in the streets of Delhi is reportedly equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes a day!
And the worst part is, we can’t run from this.
In time, things might get better but for now it’s essential we take matters into our own hands. Or rather, our own pockets.
So, here are 5 budget air purifiers that you can consider, without breaking the bank.
One of the top recommendations and the best bet in this category is the Xiaomi Mi Air 2 air purifier. At Rs 8,999, the Mi Air 2 comes with remote control capabilities which can be controlled via the Mi Home app.
It comes with a 360-degree triple layer filter and offers real time AQI (air quality index) reading.
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The purifier is ideal for a 400 sq ft room, the company claims. It also works well against unpleasant odours.
You can buy the Xiaomi Mi Air 2 online.
Here’s an option that you might not have heard much of in the market, but is garnering a lot of good reviews online. The Gliese Magic - 24 Watt Room Air Purifier comes with HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter and offers a 5-stage air filtration system including a pre-filter.
Apart from 360-degree filtration, the Gliese also comes with a digital touch panel console and 4-colour AQI.
The purifier will work best in rooms as big as 200 sq ft. The Gliese Magic air purifier will cost you Rs 6,999 online.
The Atlanta series of purifiers is also worth considering, but many of their products go beyond the Rs 10,000 bracket.
Their best option under 10k is the Atlanta Healthcare Alfa 351, which can be purchased online for Rs 9,950. You can get a better offer on Flipkart, which is the same at Rs 6,499.
The Atlanta Healthcare Alfa 351 comes with an LED display and works best in a 350 sq ft room.
It can be operated via remote control and manually. It comes with 3 filters inside, 1 year warranty and weighs 3.6 kilograms.
The Kent Aura is perfect for a room size of 270 sq ft. The device also supports a HEPA filter and comes with an inbuilt ioniser to improve the quality of air.
At 5 kilograms, it is a tad heavier than its competitors in this segment.
The purifier has very low noise levels and is equipped with a Filter Change alarm for indicating the time to replace filter.
The Kent Aura is available at a best price of Rs 9,881 in the online market.
Philips 1000 Series AC1215 is an option worth considering in the under-10k category. The purifier can cover a room size of up to 678 sq.ft. easily. The purifier also offers a 4-color air quality indicator and also a child lock feature.
The touch panel on the purifier is a 2-panel display. The product comes with 2 years’ warranty.
The additional feature with the Philips air purifier is that it comes with a Night sensing mode which keeps the decibel level to a minimum.
The Philips 1000 Series AC1215 is available at Rs 8,799 online.
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