Five air purifiers you might want to consider for clean air inside your home

(Image: A collection of various Air purifiers from Dyson, Amazon, Daikin, Xiaomi, and Philips)

Let's face it. India's air quality index (AQI) isn't something to be proud about. In fact, our capital Delhi is considered the fourth most polluted city in the world. With readings that range between moderate to poor on the index for most of our cities, it would help if you could maintain some clean air at home.

With that in mind, here is a look at five air purifiers you might want to consider to keep those PM levels under control inside your home.

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Mi Xiaomi Air Purifier 4

The Purifier 4 has a three-layer HEPA filter that promises to remove 99.99% of air pollutants from inside your home. It has a large coverage area of 516 square feet and also removes ultra-fine PM 0.1 particles from the air.

It has a dedicated app and voice control using Alexa or Google Assistant and is great for larger rooms. You can buy it from Amazon for Rs 13,999.

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Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde Air Purifier

The solid-state formaldehyde sensor helps eliminate formaldehyde from the air. This is a type of colourless, toxic and flammable gas that can burn at room temperature and is commonly used in fertilizers, plywood and resins. It is also a food preservative and used in products such as cosmetics, medicines and antiseptics.

Besides the sensor, the purifier also promises the removal of 99.95 percent of allergens and pollutants using a HEPA H13 filtration system. It also offers real-time air monitoring and doubles as a bladeless fan. You can buy it on Amazon for Rs 45,899.

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Philips AC1215/20 Air Purifier

At a coverage of 333 square feet, the AC1215/20 promises the removal of 99.97 percent of airborne pollutants, as tiny as 0.003 microns. It cleans a standard room in 12 minutes and provides a three-way filtration system along with real-time air monitoring. You can buy one at Amazon for Rs 8,999.

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Amazon Basics Portable Air Purifier

Meant for cars, home or office use, this is the affordable option on the list for those who want a basic, no-frills air filtration system.

It houses a HEPA H13 filter that promises the removal of 99.97 percent of dust particles, and it has a Smart Negative Ions function, which means it can create small pockets of clean air on its own. You can buy one from Amazon for Rs 2,199.

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Daikin MC55XVM6 Air Purifier

Daikin's unique offering promises a lifetime supply of HEPA and odour filters. It is super silent at 19dB if put in quiet mode and provides a large 440 square feet area of coverage.

It has a remote control for easy operation and can automatically switch on using the auto-start function. You can buy it from Amazon for Rs 23,000.