Customer Review

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  An air purifyer that actually works
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2021
  Thanks to Amazon Vine I have had the chance to try a few air purifiers and with all them I had one problem...I didn't believe them. As with everything in life you get what you pay for and admittably those were cheaper sub £200 air purifyers that always told me the air quality was excellent, even when I was suffering from hayvefer during summer. This one on the other hand..can pick up the tinyest changes in air quality and starts cleaning immediately.The product is quite a looker. It's very slim so we actually ended up putting it the hallway thanks to it's large coverage. There are two screens one on the top and one on the side which is handy if you want to check the air quality but you don't want to get up from the bed/sofa. The screen on the side is smaller and will mirror the information displayed on the top screen which is fantastic. So the remote really becomes helpful as you can keep pressing the info button to cycle through what information you want displayed. As I mentioned the top screen is the same basicly but with added touch controls. The top is covered in black shiny plastic which is naturally a fingerprint magnet. Maybe glass would have been a better choice for cleaning but it's probably reserved for the more premium models. Anyway this machine is so good in auto mode and it also comes with a remote that you really don't have a reason to toch this surface too much so keeping it clean might be easier than you'd think. One thing I want to mention that I don't like is the beeping sound on every toch of a button - remote included. This is so annoying and manufacturers need to give customers the option to disable these annoying sounds.So the controls are the same on the base unit as on the remote. There is an on/off button and an auto button. I recommend leaving it on auto to be honest, the air purifier detects changes in air quality and will set the fan speed accordingly. If 100% is achieved it will turn the fan off and will monitor the air continuously. By the way there are ring shaped LED-s on the top and sides for different air quality results. Blue is good, anything above 86%, yellow is for 85% to 75% and anything below is red. Back to the buttons...you can adjust the fan speed manually if you want to and set a timer as well. There is the light button with 3 settings, bright, dim and off. If you turn off the light there will be just one very dim light staying on to let you know that the unit is on and it's working but without lights, perfect for the night. Lastly there is the info button that can cycle through pages of information: current air quality, pm 2.5 particles/m3, pm10 particles/m3 and time left to achieve 100% air quality.So doest it work? Yes it does. We were shocked to see how the air quality plummeted when the mrs started drying her hair. And fair enough the oil she has on her wet hair and the dust kicked up by the hair dryer must amount to something. The air was visbly misty especially when I turned on the light we could see particles floating around the lightbulb. No air purifier before noticed this before (the ones I tested at least) so it gave us confidence that this shark purifier actually knows what's going on. Better yet, a week late when we had the purifier in the hallway it picked up the same thing even though my mrs was drying her hair in another room. It took it longer the notice it of course but that's expected as the air took longer to degrade where the machine was. The coverage is great, it can comfortably cover spaces up to 110 sq metres which is enough for our flat and the aformentioned example showed us we don't need to take this purifier from room to room if we can find a place for it in the hallway to monitor from there. Like I said the slim design really helps in finding place. The operations is quiet even on the loudest setting as the 4 fans are quite large.I checked with the manufacturer and it looks like a replacement filter will set you back £60 (at the time of writing) which is more than reasonable considering you only need to change it every once in a while. The machine will let you know with an led.All in all great machine, very happy with it and as silly as it sounds I can't wait for next summer and the hayfever season to see how it can help me.If you found my review helpful please hit the button below to let me know. Thanks!

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  Slim, quiet design
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2021
  This is a very slim unit that is whisper quiet on the lower settings and thus very unlikely to disturb anyone’s sleep, no matter how noise sensitive they are.There are very few instructions inside the box, just a sheet containing fairly routine safety warnings and a quick start guide - essentially how to remove and unwrap the filter and that placement of the purifier needs to be at least 8cm away from a wall.The display is highly touch sensitive and air flow is easy to adjust, but automatic is probably the best setting to choose initially as it will increase and decrease the fan speed to the optimum for conditions. A visual display will inform you whether your air quality is good, poor or somewhere in the middle and ‘fair’, although on auto you will also hear the fan changing pitch as it is increased or reduced according to need.The purifier makes a big difference to air quality in a home or office, reducing, if not eliminating, the effects of pollution and particularly pollen, making it much easier to breath. In hay fever season, my symptoms go from intolerable, sleep depriving to manageable, if not totally subdued when I am in a room where an air purifier is working its magic.This purifier is heavy, but there are two handy grips near the top which allow for easier movement around the house, so you could have this in a lounge or kitchen during the day and a bedroom or on a landing at night. The box it comes in doesn’t have any hand holds, so it is a deadweight until taken out, so I would unbox close to the delivery point and then move it to where it is to be used.Aesthetically, this doesn’t have great looks and is more industrial in terms of scale as well, despite being slimline. You can tuck it away in a corner if you adhere to the 8cm distance from a wall and that’s what I have done, with a chair handily hiding it from main view.Overall, this is a good air purifier that makes a difference to the quality of the air that you breathe. Check out you can get a replacement filter and think about ordering one at the same time as there have been recent supply issues and, once you have purified the air in your house, you won’t want to go back to unfiltered times. Hay fever symptoms and those of asthmatics are much improved.It doesn’t look like the most stylish piece of equipment to have in your home, but you won’t want to be without it when you feel and smell the difference in air quality.

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  What a high performance air purifier!
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2021
  , currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window.The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. I knew I was ordering a big air purifier but still surprised by the size of this. It is measuring 810 tall x 440 wide x 150mm thick. The power cable is 1.8m long, comes with 3-pin plug. Cable comes out of the left hand side of the machine if you are looking at the front.Design+ This purifier adopts a 6-fan design, it even out the suction such that the area of the filter is fully utilised, oppose to one big fan only using the middle part of the filter.+ Simple touch screen control and remote layout, no gimmicks, no app only simple operation and concise information.+ Air is sucked in from the back and blown out from the sides, it circulates air in a large room much quicker than a single direction blow out.+ Information is given on the top and the front face panel. Lights on the panels can be dimmed or turned off for bedroom use.+ The air purifier detects PM1.0, PM2.5 and PM10 in the air. Information is display via a touch of a button so you know exactly what kind of air quality you are dealing with in different circumstances. I found this information very useful in helping me to decide which plant to put in the room as I am prone to allergy.Performance+ This is by far the highest performance in terms of air suction and wind speed of the three air purifiers I owned. My husband do vape in the living room and this clears it up in no time. I could smell the difference of air quality coming out of the machine.+ Four manual speed modes, from quiet to maximum cleaning, or just leave it on 'Auto', the machine adjust the wind speed based on air quality, it reacts fast to dirty air.+ No 'sleep mode' as such, but the slowest mode is quiet enough not to disturb your sleep.Filter Replacement+ A quick press of a button on the machine gives you the hours-left of the filter life. It is showing 4400 hours from new, this will last 2-3years for the way I use it, I don't have to think about it for a few years which is nice.+ This filter is much larger than other filters I have come across, however, the replacement filters for this are not any more expensive than the others. In fact, the official filter is selling at £69.99 on Shark's website which I consider quite cheap and not money-making, also makes this very sustainable for the long term.Overall, I like it out simple this machine is and how effective it is. The price of the 6-fan model is only £20 more than the 4-fan model, I would definitely pick the 6-fan model if I had the room for it. I have no hesitation to recommend this if you are looking for a good air purifier for a large room. I have owned other Shark products like vacuum cleaner sand it has never let me down.

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  Big, powerful and does an excellent job...
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2021
  Until this Shark arrived I was using a purifier that cost me around the 70 nquid mark and I thought it was doing OK, how wrong I was about that.Removing this product from ther box it is almost ready to go. However, before use one has to open the back and remove the filter from it's polythene wrapping. SWo, setting this machine up is very quaick and very simple, just take the wrapping off the filter, replace the filter back inside the machine, clip the cover back into place and that is it it's ready to be used.As I didn't have that much faith in my other air purifier I let the Shark run at it's maximum, to remove everything airborn within the room. I was initially shocked at how poor the air quality was as it actually proved my doubts about the other purifier. As my images show, the air quality was low and in less than one hour this beast had made a massive difference.One thing this Shark did and it really shocked me is show how dirty and poluted London's air really is. I could soon breathe clean air inside the home but stepping outside and I could actually smell how stale and dirty the poluted air of London really is. It then dawned on me that much of the bad air in the home is not caused by the way a home is run but much of it has to do with open windows and doors, especially at the height of saummer, letting the poluted air inside.Tyhe good news is that with this air purifier pone can do something about the air quality in the home, the bad news is that there is nothing we can do about the air outside as much of the polatants are caused by the heavily, slow moving, congested vehicles which has become much worse due to the city's politicians doing everything they can to slow traffic when idle and low geared engines pump out far more polution than steadily moving traffic does so those creating the jams to so called save the environment are actually increasing the polution and that seeps into the homes.This Shark is good for giving the clean air we need to breathe to stay healthy. From what I have so far seen of this product I am sure that even those with medical conditions such as asthma and bronchitis will see an improvement to their condition. It won't cure the medical conditions but it can improve them. One only needs to run this for one hour in every room to see the great difference in air quality and to also discover how dirty the air is outside.The Shark has the controls on the top of the unit and comes with a small remote control so it can be controlled without having to touch the machine. On the front there is a secondary display that clearly shows how clean the air is so one doesn't have to constantly go to the machine to see the display on the top.This air purifier is well made, it's strong, it's large yet still portable. For the size of it it isn't as heavy as one would expect, it's actually sitting on a coffee table at the moment, it's easy to control and the timers are accurate so a time setting of 30 minutes actually takes 30 minutes, unlike many other products that are usually hit and miss.I am certainly recommending this Shark Air Purifier as it is very good quality and the job it does will improve the overall health of all in a household. It can help improve certain medical conditions and it's a powerful beast that can clean 50 cubic metre room in less than one hour. This is avery good value product and it's well worth investing in as the cleaner the air the better the lungs will work so it's not simply about air quality, it's about health too.

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  Whisper quiet
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2021
  , currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window.The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Quite a large air purifier, but slim, with a large changeable filter. It’s so quite, you have to put your hand over the outlet to check it’s on, simply an outstanding piece of tech.The unit came well packaged, with a uk plug. It has two grab handles either side, to help you lift and move it about.The instruction manual is quite basic, just a quick start section and how to place the device and fit the filter. But if you just set it to auto, it will do everything for you.Not a lot to it, user wise, see video. There is an option to scan a Qr code on the box for an instruction manual online.I suffer from sniffles and running noses at times, although the doctor says it’s not hay fever, and I’m not allergic to anything, so I’m hoping this will be of some help, if it’s an airborne problem.Although the unit says my air in the house is very good, it doesn’t state if it’s found anything. So I will try it in the bedroom next, and see what the air quality is like up there.I’ve been using it for a week now, and although the air quality in my house hasn’t changed, which is a good thing, it will be interesting to see, say after a months usage, what the filter looks like, so I will report back on future observations. But at the moment, no sniffles or runny noses. I would imagine it would be great for people with actual hay fever.At the moment replacement filters are £60. Obviously different conditions, will depend on how often they need to be changed.It even comes with a remote control, if you need it.I’m happy to recommend this unit.

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  Sleek & slimline air purifier
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2021
  , currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window.The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Shark Air Purifier 4 [HE400UK] Clean Sense iQ, Auto Mode, Multi-Staged Filtration, WhiteThe product received comprised of the main purifier unit (4 fans), filter, instructions and remote control.The air purifier arrived in a very large box, in another box and then in the product box – so well packaged – and hopefully less risk of damage to the unit during transit.This is an attractive unit, sleek and slimline. The instructions supplied are basic – one sheet with a quick start guide - how to fit the filter, where to place the air purifier (needs to be least 8cm away from a wall when in use), air quality percentages (low to high) and basic guidance of the controls/remote.You have the option of manually setting the air flow (high to low) or set it on automatic, so the unit responds to the air quality in the room. The low fan setting is fairly quiet, the higher the fan settings the louder the unit, however the noise from the air flow is not overpowering/obtrusive. The display is touch sensitive and you can manually touch the display to change settings or use the remote. The display will let you know the quality of your air – 0-69% poor air quality (red), 70-84% fair air quality (yellow), 85-100% good air quality (blue) – so basically the lower the percentage the poorer the air quality, the higher the percentage the better the air quality. When the unit is switched on you can choose the display to go off, ideal in a bedroom if you do not want the bright display unit to disturb sleep. You get one filter with the product, which the makers claim will last 6-12 months (depending on use).Does the air purifier have an effect? We have used the unit for over a week since receiving it, to see if there was any noticeable difference. I suffer from dust allergies and use medication regularly, so we set up the unit in one room to assess the results. During the week we had some painting/decorating done, sanding walls was required so a lot of dust - which for me can be an issue. In the evening, after the work was completed, the unit was switched on. It initially was showing poor air quality (-49%), however after running for a while the percentage increased till it was at 100%, the air in the room did feel clear/fresher, less stuffy. No need for medication that evening, and two days on my sinuses do feel clearer.This is a good air purifier, in a nice slimline design, that appears to be effective on the quality of the air that you breathe. It will be interesting to see, long term, if it helps with my allergies – time will tell.

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  Fairly quiet
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2021
  Shark Air Purifier 4 Clean Sense iQThis air purifier by Shark comes in a branded box which has basic instructions on it, along with a barcode to scan so that you can download an instruction booklet. It also comes with an instruction leaflet with the same information on it. It is really easy to set up and use though, no assembly is required, you will just need to remove the packaging from the fan that was put there to protect it during transit. Once you've done that, plug it in and you're good to goAlthough the air purifier is quite big it doesn't really take up too much room (it measures 22.6 x 43.2 x 61.7cm) it's not that heavy and has carry handles at the side to make moving it from room to room easierThe air purifier has multi staged filtration and traps dirt and dander, neutralises odours and captures 99.97% of pollutants and allergens so is good to have in homes where you have pets and people with allergiesThere is a touchscreen on the too, plus a display at the front to let you know the percentage of air filtration. You can change the settings either by pressing the buttons on the top of the air purifier or by using the remote controlYou can set the air purifier to auto mode which in my opinion is the best and easiest mode, as it detects changes in the air quality and changes mode accordingly. 86% to 100% is coloured blue and is the best you can get. 85% to 75% is coloured yellow and 74% and below is coloured red. You can adjust the fan speed manually and set a timer if required and turn the light off for nighttime useI've attached photos of the air purifier when I first switched it on and again after a few hours had passed. Was quite surprised at the difference. The machine is quite noisy at times on the higher settings but barely noticeable on the lower settingThe filter should last around 6-12 months depending on usage but the air purifier will let you know when it needs to be replacedThis is a great machine to have, especially when you have two dogs and hay-fever sufferers in the house, I'm sure this will come into its own then

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  Working excellently so far!
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2021
  We’ve had a few air purifiers and to be honest, the Shark HE600UK is easily one of the best I’ve used so far - the Shark air purifier has quickly become my favourite!The box it arrives in is pretty hefty and upon first impressions, I was expecting a huge clunky air purifier - to my surprise; the air purifier is sleek, stylish looking and does not look out of place in the corner of our kitchen.Measurements:Height: 81.3 cmWidth: 43.2 cmDepth: 22.6 cmAfter running the air purifier for around 30 minutes, I could totally feel the difference in the air quality - the room felt slightly cooler, and the room felt fresh. I suffer from hay fever and dust allergies, I’ve noticed that my allergies have lessened whilst inside the home - I no longer feel like my nose is blocked or stuffy, my eyes no longer feel dry or sore. We have pets in our household and I do feel that there’s a noticeable improvement in overall air quality. I am really satisfied with the HE600UKs performance.This air purifier really does work - the filters capture 99.97% of air pollutants and allergens at 0.3 microns.- Smart functionality, CleanSense IQ tracks and monitors air quality, adjusting its run speed and cleaning power. The purifier isn’t very loud neither when running, even on the highest setting.- Remote control makes the unit easy to use and control.- The Shark air purifier HE600UK has a total of six fans built into it, my old unit was a singular fan, so I like having the additional power/suction.- Built in screen/display, easy to read, clear and bright. Displays air quality in real-time and estimated time the machine will need to run to fully clean the rooms air. Suitable for bedroom use, as the light on the display can be adjusted - there are a total of three adjustable light modes.Negatives: Filter cannot be washed, replacement filters are available through Amazon and Shark. I highly recommend using only OEM/manufacturer filters to prolong the life of your machine. I personally find washable filters more environmentally friendly.Easy to use, excellent functionality and top performance - highly recommended, robust and high quality, exactly what you’d expect from Shark. Another excellent product!

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  Excellent smart purifier
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2021
  , currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window.The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Something that irritated me about my previous air purifiers is that I can either run them all the time, on a timer, or turn them on manually when I _think_ I need them. Many threats to air quality aren't really noticeable by most humans.This filter aims to eliminate that annoyance by automatically spinning up when it detects particles beyond its threshold for acceptable air quality. This should theoretically reduce unnecessary energy usage, noise, and extend the life of the filter. I've been using it for a few weeks in the kitchen and I think the programme is effective.Most of the time the fan runs almost silently, but when cooking (particularly frying things on the stove) it recognises that the air quality is deteriorating and spins up almost immediately. The clear, bright display shows the air quality percentage and allows you to cycle between the different levels of particles captured. It also shows an estimate for how long it'll take for the air quality to reach a good level again. The controls are easy to understand and use. I've attached a video of this interface.Having the display and controls on top of the unit makes them easily accessible when standing, though the smooth dark surface does tend to accumulate lint, fingerprints etc. Fortunately, it's easy to wipe clean. There's an additional screen on the side, which is handy if you want to put the unit under a countertop etc.I haven't had this in hay fever season yet, but judging by its performance in the kitchen, I think it'll be extremely useful in the bedroom in spring/summer, particularly since it's so quiet when in 'standby'. In general, the unit has acceptable acoustics - the whoosh at higher levels is noticeable, though it doesn't have any irritating whine or rattle, so I can live with it.Overall, I highly recommend this if you want an effective filter that you don't need to micromanage. Just turn it on and let it deal with the air.

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  smart filter!
  Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2021
  Honestly this exceeds my expectations on at least two fronts.First of all the filter itself and the fan mechanism. The filter is really well made, and heavy, it's not just a paper filter, it's a multi stage filter with a lot going on inside it. By the way, filter life seems to be about 6 months and the cost of replacement would appear to be around 40gbp.Second, the auto sensing. There's a screw panel in the back, remove it and you find one plantower PM2.5 sensor. These are high spec actual pollution sensors which fire a laser diode into a chamber and look for diffusion, they're really high performance as they have their own fans in them too. And this means this fan can turn off completely while still being able to detect the air quality.You can display the PM levels, 2.5 -> 10 on the panel.If I have one gripe it's that you cant, or they haven't, made it sensitive enough for me. We also have a phillips unit which kicks to a higher speed if you so much as walk past, but this fan seems to need frying or smoke to really kick in - and I know the sensor is more sensitive than that, so it's down to the programming.Pros: high spec, high filtration, huge capacity, fancy control panel, remote control, timer, clever sensor, actually shuts off instead of "low" if it thinks the air is clean.Cons: not as much granular control as I'd like given how much it *could* do, probably won't use auto mode much as a result. Your mileage may vary.Is it worth the money? Absolutely. Five years or so ago I paid about this much for a unit with this size that just has three speeds, no remote, and uses paper filters, and for that matter my old unit uses 148 watts on the lowest speed which is outrageous, I think this one uses about 48 as I recall...