Top 5 air purifiers under Rs 10,000 for 2025: Clean air on a budget

New Delhi: Since the rate of air pollution is ever-increasing in other cities in India, spending on an efficient air purifier is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity. As the issues of respiratory health, allergens and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) grow more and more concerning among the public, more people are considering the use of cost-effective but efficient air purifiers in order to achieve a cleaner indoor environment.

Here are the 5 best air purifiers in India which cost less than Rs 10,000, and they provide the ideal balance of performance, design, and value. Honeywell has the powerful Air Touch V3, Xiaomi has the Mi Air Purifier 3, Philips has the model AC0920, Sharp has the FP-F40E-W, and Eureka Forbes has the 355 model. Each of these devices offers special features that are meant to fit in Indian homes and lifestyles.

Honeywell Air Touch V3

The Honeywell Air Touch V3 costs around Rs 8,999 and has a 5-stage filtration system that is superior and can capture 99.99 per cent of all pollutants, micro-allergens, viruses, bacteria and VOCs that are as small as 0.3 microns.

It protects a primary area of 465 sq ft with a CADR of 300 m³/h, which is suitable for medium- to big-sized rooms, and a real-time PM 2.5 screen to monitor the air quality.

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3

The Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3, priced around Rs 9,999, is rated highly in smart features, which include a 3-stage filtration system consisting of a primary filter, True HEPA H13 and an activated carbon layer that captures 99.97 per cent of the PM2.5 particles, allergens, smoke and odours up to 0.3 microns in diameter.

It provides a high CADR of 380 m³/h and purifies rooms up to 355 sq ft within 10 minutes and is fully Wi-Fi controllable via the Mi Home App, supports voice commands using either Alexa or Google Assistant and shows real-time AQI on an OLED screen.

Philips AC0920

The Philips AC0920 PureProtect Mini costs around Rs 7,499 and is a small powerhouse that features a multi-stage filtration system that consists of a pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and a True HEPA filter that removes 99.97% of viruses, allergens, dust, and PM 2.5, cleaning the entire area up to 300 sq ft in minutes.

Its live AQI and 360 air intake guarantee easy circulation, and the long-lasting filter (up to 9,000) reduces its maintenance.

Sharp FP-F40E-W

The Sharp FP-F40E-W costs around Rs 9,499 and harnesses patented Plasmacluster Ion technology and a 3-stage filtration system (pre-filter, deodorising carbon filter, and true HEPA filtration system) to eliminate a higher percentage of airborne particles, air odours, bacteria, viruses, mould, and allergens, including static dust mites, at 99.97% with the use of a 3-stage filtration system.

It is 320 sq ft with a CADR of 240 m³/h, a 20° matching airflow angle, and haze and auto modes with dust/odour sensors to enable its adaptive purification mode as well as do so at a low noise level of 25 dB.

Eureka Forbes 355

The Eureka Forbes 355, priced around Rs 6,499, uses Surround 360-degree air intake technology coupled with a 4-stage purification with True HEPA H13, a 1000 pre-filter, carbon, and antibacterial layers to capture 99.97 per cent of dust, allergens, bacteria, and odours, with a CADR of 355 m³/h, and Wi-Fi app control, allowing remote monitoring, an ambient light sensor in auto mode, sleep mode, and adjustable fan speeds (1-12 speeds) with up Hustle-free functionality in spacious living places.

With its small and compact size and digital indicators, it is the choice of devices that are healthier and consume less energy.