Xiaomi has finally launched its smart home appliance- the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 in the Indian market. The Air Purifier 2 is said to be smaller, lighter and more efficient compared to the predecessor that was launched in China in 2014.
The device is equipped with a single motor and dual mixed booster fans. It is claimed to be capable of removing up to 99.7 percent of the PM2.5 particulates in less than an hour. The purifier has three layer of filters Pre Filter, HEPA Filter and Carbon Filter to purify the air. It has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 388m3/h.
The Air Purifier 2 is said to be 58 percent more power efficient and 11 percent quieter compared to the predecessor. The Air purifier 2 weighs 4.8 kgs (with filters), has dimensions of 520x240mm and is much smaller compared to 735x260mm of the previous generation purifier.
It supports Wi-Fi connectivity and also comes with air quality sensor, temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. Another interesting feature is that the Air Purifier 2 can be controlled using smartphone app. Just download the Xiaomi Mi Home app on your smartphone and you can use it for various operations like switching between different purifier modes and more.
There is a cylindrical filter towards the bottom of the purifier with vents on three sides for better air intake. Depending on the usage, one can survive for around three to six months. Once the filter lasts, it can be changed easily.
A MIUI 8 Weather app update will also be rolled out in which the app will show AQI or air quality data as well.
Features Of Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2
- Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 388m3/h
- Removes up to 99.7 percent of the PM2.5 particulates in less than an hour
- Syncs with Xiaomi Mi Smart House app
- Supports Wi-Fi
- Dimensions: 520x240mm
- Weight: 4.8 kg with filters
- Mi Home app available on iOS and Android
Price & Availability
The Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 carries a very competitive price tag of Rs. 9,999. It will go on sale starting September 26 on mi.com and October 2 on Flipkart. The Mi Air Purifier Filter will cost Rs. 2,499.
The Mi Air Purifier 2 is a well designed and extremely efficient device that has been priced very attractively. The aggressive pricing of the Mi Air Purifier 2 will certainly give it an edge to over the competition.
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