Not sure which is better to take - a humidifier or an air purifier? Choose a climate complex! In this article I have collected TOP-5 climate complexes for an apartment. I compared their characteristics and functionality, studied customer reviews and expert reviews, and based on the data obtained, I ranked the best air washes for 2020. This article will help you save money and make the right choice.
Orverk Air-Pro 4
The first place in the rating is occupied by the climatic complex Air-Pro 4. The young but already well-known brand Orverk specializing in the production of climatic equipment has recently released a compact air purifier-humidifier Air-Pro 4. The device is designed to clean and humidify air in a room up to 50 m2. Compact, lightweight and easy to operate, which is actually what users love. Weight is only 3.8 kg. Dimensions - 420x290x210. At the same time, it is equipped with a water tank with a volume of 6 liters and a high-quality cleaning filter that is easy to change. Control - touch panel of 4 buttons and LED display indicating the selected mode and current humidity level during operation. The required humidity indicator can be selected in the range from 40 to 80%, when the set parameter is reached, the device will turn off. For this, it is equipped with a hygrostat. You can also use continuous operation or automatic mode (maintain humidity at 50%). There is a timer for 12 hours, which is convenient for maintaining a certain humidity while not at home. The speed of humidification depends on the selected power mode - there are only 3. At the highest speeds, the Orverk is quiet, and at 1 speed, the noise is generally inaudible. The price is 17 900 rubles.
pros
- Price-quality ratio.
- Compactness.
- Large water tank.
- Convenient management.
- Hygrostat.
- Timer.
- Service area up to 50m2.
- High quality hydration.
- Does not leave white stains on furniture (unlike ultrasonic ones).
- Low noise level.
Minuses
- No remote control.
- No ionization.
- There is no aroma oil container.
An excellent solution at an affordable price. Of the shortcomings, users note only the lack of remote control. However, none of the rating participants can boast of such functionality.
Winia AWI-40
The second place in the TOP is occupied by a climatic complex originally from Korea. Designed for maintenance of premises up to 30m2. The volume of the water tank is 7 liters. There is an air pre-filter and a Bio-Silver Stone ionizing silver filter. The drum has an antibacterial coating. It copes well with the task of combating environmental pollution. It can work in 5 modes. There is a display and a timer. Touch control. You can choose the fan speed, or use automatic mode, set a timer up to 8 hours. There is no display, but the backlit icons for the touch buttons make it easy to figure out the controls. The current humidity level is also displayed with a backlight. But unlike the leader of the rating, Winia AWI-40 does not know how to turn off when the set humidity is reached. However, as practice shows, it cannot increase the humidity by more than 60%.Additionally, the manufacturer offers an indication of the lack of water and the need to change the filter. The price is 18,500 rubles.
pros
- Design.
- Made in Korea.
- The quality of materials and workmanship.
- Price.
- Direct water bay.
- Convenient touch control.
- Hygrostat.
- 5 operating modes.
- Low noise level.
- Large water tank.
Minuses
- Consists of two parts that are not fastened together.
- Detachable power cable.
- It is not very convenient to wash the pallet.
- No touchpad lock (childproof).
- There is no tray for aroma oils.
- The hygrostat works with errors.
- There is a defect (non-working touch panel buttons or a knocking fan).
The choice of users of the Yandex market - 94% of those who left reviews recommend buying. The model is really worthy of attention, but the design feature (the top cover is simply put on and is not fixed in any way), and the lack of parental control call into question the possibility of using the device in an apartment where there are small children. The defect rate, though small, is there, so the model was awarded the "silver" medal in our rating. Orverk Air-Pro 4 is slightly cheaper and wins in terms of functionality.
Panasonic F-VXR50R
A climate station from a well-known brand, designed to work in rooms up to 40 m2. Available in three colors. The volume of the water tank is 2.3 liters. This is enough for up to 8 hours of work. Functionally distinguished by the use of proprietary technologies:
- NANOE - condensation of moisture on a cold electrode, followed by the release of water nanoparticles into the air, formed under the influence of high voltage. Enriched with OH-radicals, they successfully fight viruses, bacteria and allergens.
- ECONAVI is a unique self-learning system consisting of a number of sensors that control the power of the device depending on the state of the environment (dustiness, odors, presence / absence of people in the room). Thus, efficient air purification and optimal humidification are achieved.
You can also select the degree of humidification, fan power and operating mode depending on the type of pollution, manually. There is a timer. Controlled by buttons on the top panel. All buttons are signed, the control is intuitive, on the front there are several LEDs that highlight the active mode of operation. By the way, at night, the backlight will not interfere, the light sensor automatically reduces its brightness with the onset of darkness. The price is 36,000 rubles.
pros
- Design and several colors.
- Using proprietary technologies - maximum automation of work.
- Simple controls.
- Timer.
Minuses
- Price.
- Cannot cope with moistening and cleaning the area declared in the technical documentation.
- The volume of the water tank.
- intermittent gurgling during operation.
Despite the high price and the presence of significant drawbacks in terms of the efficiency of air purification and humidification, 95% of Yandex market users recommend this model. It is suitable for use in rooms of 20-30 m2, but the more affordable units in financial terms will cope with cleaning and humidifying the air in such conditions, no worse, the question arises - why pay more? I personally recommend looking at the Orverk Air-Pro 4.
Boneco W200
The world famous Swiss company offers us a budget model for an area of 50 m2. It can work in two modes - night and intensive, differing only in the speed of rotation of the built-in fan. Control - rotary switch. There is a tray for aromatic oils.
Features of the model - direct pouring of water into the sump and high-quality water purification. The latter is achieved by:
- A special 3D plastic sponge with millions of micropores to be put on the drum. It retains dust, dirt and impurities that may be in the water.
- ionizing silver bar. It has a finely structured surface and consists of antiseptic particles with silver molecules.As a result of the release of silver ions, as a result of reaction with water, it is disinfected from viruses and pathogens.
pros
- Price.
- Compactness.
- Ergonomics - direct water inlet, dishwasher-safe housing and sponge.
- High-quality purification of air and water.
- Simple control without unnecessary bells and whistles.
- Tray for aromatic oils.
- 5 years manufacturer's warranty.
Minuses
- Extraneous noise during operation.
- The declared area of humidification does not correspond to the real capabilities of the device.
- It is not possible to adjust the set humidity level.
The price is 13,500 rubles. The flagship model from a well-known manufacturer clearly deserves attention for the design feature. At the same time, against the background of the simplicity of the device, the price tag seems overpriced to many users. In addition, many are faced with the problem of gearbox noise in the form of rattles and clicks, almost from the store. That is why the model takes only 4th place. We suggest looking at more expensive but high-quality units with additional functionality, for example, Orverk Air-Pro 4.
Venta LW15
The rating closes with a compact and simplest device from a technical point of view. It has only 2 operating modes, which differ only in the fan speed. In theory, this should affect the rate at which humidity rises. In practice, this is almost imperceptible, and the performance in terms of air purification in mode 2 decreases, against the background of increasing noise levels, which forces many users to abandon mode 2. The control is as simple as possible - 2 buttons - turn on and increase power. What power is selected can be understood with the help of the backlight, which signals the active mode “1” and “2”. also a red light signals the absence of water in the tank, a blue light indicates that the device is ready for operation. The volume of the tank is 5 liters. The device is designed for indoor use up to 20 m2. In addition to purifying and humidifying the air, aromatization is possible. To do this, a hygienic additive is added to the pan with water (the tester bottle is included, you can buy it later). The peculiarity of the model is extremely low power consumption (3-4 W, versus 25-40 for competitors). The price is 14,900 rubles.
pros
- Made in Germany.
- Available in two colors - black and white.
- Compactness.
- Direct water bay.
- Ease of use - no consumables.
Minuses
- Small service area.
- It copes poorly with humidification, especially with air flow.
- The price is high for this functionality.
- Mediocre design.
- Noise level at 2 mode.
- Bright button illumination that cannot be turned off.
A budgetary, very simple, from a technical point of view, device. Many users refer to it as a "fan bucket". It performs no additional functions, and performs its direct duties rather mediocre, raises the air humidity to 40-50% only with the windows closed, and not immediately, and not everything is clear with cleaning, the maximum that remains at the bottom is the salt of water hardness. And all this against the backdrop of a rather high price tag. If the competition in this market segment is stronger, perhaps this model did not make it into our rating, and so it closes the top 5. At the slightest opportunity to overpay at least a couple of thousand for air cleaning, I recommend Orverk Air-Pro 4. If you are limited in finances, better to choose Boneco W200. The design features allow it to more effectively cope with humidification and air purification. The downside is noisy work. The optimal choice in terms of price-quality ratio - Orverk Air-Pro 4 - excellent functionality and performance on an area of up to 50 m2.
