A compact and elegant device called an "air ionizer" saturates the house with negatively charged ions. In nature, this happens naturally, which is why it is so easy and pleasant to breathe in a coniferous forest or on the seashore. In an apartment, air ionization does not occur, so technology comes to the aid of people.
It is believed that ionization helps to increase immunity and improve the quality of sleep, and negatively charged ions also attract dust particles and allergens, thereby purifying the air. What is the best air ionizer for home?
So that you can choose the device that is suitable for the price, appearance and characteristics, we present the top 10 best air ionizers of 2020 according to reviews on Yandex.Market and various specialized sites.
10. AirTec XJ-110
The average price is 1,750 rubles.
Characteristics:
- air ionization
- power 1 W
A selection of the best ionizers for an apartment opens with the simplest and most inexpensive option from the series "turned it on, everything worked, don't touch anything." Perfect for a small apartment, it works silently, so it will not disturb a sensitively sleeping person.
Pros: compact size, there is a power indicator, low price.
Minuses: runs on 4 batteries, which cost about half of the device.
9. Super-Plus Super-Plus-Turbo
It costs 4,790 rubles.
Characteristics:
- air ionization, ozone function
- speed control
- power 10 W
This is not the cheapest air ionizer due to the additional ozone function. It will be useful if you need to quickly rid the room of a stubborn unpleasant odor and disinfect the air.
Please note that high concentration of ozone is harmful to the body, so do not use ozone frequently and for a long time. You also need to remove houseplants, children and pets from it during the processing of the room.
Pros: interesting retro style, copes well with both ionization and ozonization of air, works almost silently.
Minuses: price, bulky, need to wash the precipitation plates twice a week.
8. Fanline VE-1
Sold for 2 635 rubles.
Characteristics:
- air ionization, ozone function
- pre-filter
- speed control
The design of this ionizer is reminiscent of a device from some old science fiction movie. A kind of retrofuturism. But in addition to the interesting appearance, Fanline VE-1 is also distinguished by the presence of an ozonation function. And this is despite the low price.
Pros: users love that it can be easily disassembled and cleaned with a soap and sponge, and it runs quietly.
Minuses: short cord.
7. NPF YANTAR Yantar-7A
Offered for 4,700 rubles.
Characteristics:
- type: bipolar
- desktop installation
- purpose: for premises
- area of the treated room - up to 25 m2
The body and frame of this beautiful and powerful bipolar air ionizer is entirely made of solid wood. The manufacturer has made the grid removable to make it easier for users to clean the electrodes.
Yantar-7A has a silent night mode, and can work day and night. It can saturate the air with ions of both positive and negative polarity.
Pros: appearance, easily disassembled, there is a remote control and indication of operating modes.
Minuses: when you turn it on for the first time, there may be a strong unpleasant smell from the wooden case, it gradually disappears
6. AIC CF8005
It is sold in Russian stores for 8,400 rubles.
Characteristics:
- serviced area 21 sq.m
- productivity 110 m³ / hour
- air ionization, antibacterial lamp
- pre-filter, carbon filter, HEPA filter
This good apartment air purifier is ideal for those who are allergic to dust.
Inside it is a 3-in-1 filter, including a highly efficient HEPA, which removes fine particles from the air that are hazardous to human health. The filter can be easily removed, washed, dried and is ready for use again.
Also in the AIC CF8005 there is a UV lamp that kills bacteria. It can be seen if you look into the body of the device from above.
Pros: compact size, there is a timer that allows you to turn off the device at a specified time, different operating speeds.
Minuses: at night, the glow of the indicators can interfere; when you turn it on for the first time, it smells of plastic.
5. Ballu AP-110
The price of the goods is 13,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- serviced area 20 sq.m
- productivity 200 m³ / hour
- air ionization, antibacterial lamp
- pre-filter, HEPA filter
The top 5 best air purifiers of 2020 are opened by the model with a high performance, a UV lamp and a sleep timer.
Thanks to the presence of a HEPA filter, this ionizer effectively fights dust and other allergens in the air, and the speed control makes Ballu AP-110 virtually silent at night.
Pros: inclusion indication, 4 stages of air purification, filter clogging indicator.
Minuses: price.
4. Shivaki SHAP-3010
Price - 12,590 rubles.
Characteristics:
- air ionization
- carbon filter, HEPA filter
- speed control
- power 38 W
Easy-to-use air ionizer with automatic shutdown function (20 minutes working, 40 "resting"). According to user reviews, it perfectly cleans the air from foreign odors, even such strong ones as tobacco smoke. And its small weight and size make it easy to carry Shivaki SHAP-3010 from room to room.
The presence of a UV lamp makes this model a good choice for a child's room, in which you need to keep not only furniture, floors and toys clean, but also the air.
Pros: remote control, can be hung on the wall, quiet at first speed.
Minuses: makes noise at 2 and 3 speeds, smells like plastic.
3. Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2S (FJY4020GL)
The cost is 16 890 rubles.
Characteristics:
- serviced area 37 sq.m
- productivity 310 m³ / hour
- pre-filter, carbon filter
- speed control
If you are too lazy to turn on the ionizer yourself, entrust this case to "Alice" from Yandex, which cooperates with Air Purifier 2S. If you do not have "Alice", you can control the ionizer via your smartphone.
Inside the device there is a charcoal filter and a pre-filter, so the air in the room will not only be fresh, but also free of volatile substances, which will be appreciated by allergy sufferers. However, it should be noted that the ionizer with a charcoal filter should not be placed in a room with high air humidity, otherwise it will be useless.
Moreover, this smart ionizer automatically detects the level of air pollution and selects the optimal operating mode.
Pros: there is Wi-Fi, there is an indication of humidity and temperature, a switchable OLED display, easily connects to Yandex.Station.
Minuses: Replacement filters are expensive and the Mi Home app is often buggy.
2. Ballu AP-100
The cost in online stores is 2,260 rubles.
Characteristics:
- serviced area 5 sq. m
- productivity 31 m³ / hour
- air ionization, aromatization
- pre-filter, HEPA filter
- power 3 W
If clean air is important for you not only in the apartment, but also in the car or in the office, then there is probably no better ionizer than the Ballu AP-100.
It can work both from the mains and from USB, has a function of aromatization, and the HEPA filter traps dust particles, soot, pollen and other small particles, preventing them from entering your body.
Pros: small, quiet, there is a work indicator.
Minuses: small serviced area, so it can be considered the best air ionizer for a car, but not for an apartment.
1. MILLDOM M600
The device costs 13,890 rubles.
Characteristics:
- type: unipolar (negative ions)
- desktop installation
- purpose: for premises, for water
- area of the treated premises - up to 110 m2
- the maximum recommended time of use is 30 minutes.
We gave the first place in the rating of the best ionizers for the home in 2020 to a model that can not only ionize a room, but also ozonize air and even water in it. For this, a special tube is included in the kit.
Ozonation of water allows you to disinfect it and get rid of foreign odors. The manufacturer recommends rinsing food in such water.
Pros: there is an indication of the operating mode, convenient touch control, MILLDOM gives a three-year warranty for its product.
Minuses: noisy.