Holmes Hepa Air Purifier-vs-AIRMEGA 300S

COMPARISON – Holmes Hepa Air Purifier VS. AIRMEGA 300S

HEPA FILTER

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

99.97% Hepa filter airborne particle remover. Removes both large and smaller particles to the size of 0.3 microns. Its compatible with other filters like Total air, smoke grabber etc.

Yes

This device uses a True HEPA filter to capture and reduce up to 99.97 percent of particles in air including; pollen, pollutants and other allergens.

TIMER

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Its equipped with a Timer and Scheduler that will allow you to set it to operate for 1,2,4 or 8 hours before automatically shutting off.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Has a coverage of up to 180 square feet. Perfect for large rooms within this range like kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, offices etc.

Yes

Its designed to clean air in rooms with sizes of up-to 1,256Sq.Ft thus making it a perfect appliance for use in large-rooms like; living-areas and bedrooms.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Uses a fortified trusted arm and hammer baking soda to remove cigarette odor. Makes indoor air free from cigarette odor and healthy for everyone.

Yes

It combines Green True-HEPA filter technology with an activated-carbon filter to remove 99.97 percent of cigarette-odor and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from your home.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Maximum room coverage of up to 180 square feet. Cleans air throughput this room coverage instantly.

Yes

It purifies air in rooms with coverage of 1256-square-foot & open-areas on either side allow for a good flow of air to the filters.

FIGHTS GERMS

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Traps 99.97% of impurities like germs to the size of 2 microns in the home germs found in air and on surfaces will all be killed.

Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter that captures and reduces up to 99.97% of germs and other allergens within your home environment.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Eliminates dust mites – these tiny bugs are not healthy to live with. Have side effects like asthma, sneezing, chest tightness etc in both adults and children.

Yes

It uses a pre-filter to capture large dust particles and a True HEPA filter to reduce on any dust-mites that may have escaped the pre-filter.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Removes 99.97% of pet dander – they arise from the skins of pets that have shed off and causes allergy. Suitable for people with pets like dogs, cats, birds and rodents.

Yes

It uses a combined activated-carbon and True HEPA filter to capture and eliminate up to 99.97% of pet-dander from your home.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Notices and gets rid of 99.95% of pollen. Removes pollen from grass, trees and ragweed pollen. Air filled with pollen is harmful.

Yes

It also helps to trap and eliminate up-to 99.97% of pollen using a combined activated carbon and a True HEPA filter.

REMOVES SMOKE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Uses its optional ionizer to bind airborne all kinds of airborne smoke. Removes up to CADr 116 of smoke and odors from indoor air within a range of 180 square feet.

Yes

An activated-carbon and a True-HEPA filter can help capture up-to 99.97% smoke including; kitchen-smoke, cigarette-smoke and other fumes within your home.

REMOVES MOLD

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Destroys mold spores – areas indoors with high levels of humidity and water leaks produce mold. If not removed it leads to skin irritation and allergy.

Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter that reduces up to 99.97 percent of mold and other particles as small as 0.3-microns.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Makes us of 99.97% true Hepa technology to trap allergens. Traps big and small particles like dust, pollen, dander and mold to the size of .3 microns.

Yes

It traps and captures 99.97% of allergens and other pollutants as small as 0.3-microns using a True HEPA filter.

QUIET OPERATION

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Quiet operation – the fan is barely heard especially on the lowest speed settings.

Yes

This unit uses an Ultra-quiet, Powerful Dual Suction system that ensures optimum air-purification results but with optimum silence.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Washable pre-filters – the grill of the air inlet can be washed when dirty. Endeavour to completely dry it before placing it back into the unit.

Yes

It features a washable, easy-to-clean pre-filter that captures large particles. So, this pre-filter should be cleaned basing on how much air it has processed.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Change filter in a few easy steps – first power off the device, take out old filter and replace in the new filter.

Yes

Both the pre-filter and the combined activated carbon and a True HEPA filters can be easily replaced without needing any technical help.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Automatically detects airborne particles. Starts cleaning air when switched on to remove all airborne particles.

Yes

It uses a Smart-Mode feature to automatically adapt to its surroundings by adjusting fan-speeds basing on the room’s air quality.

SLEEP MODE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

N/A

Yes

It features sleep-mode that automatically turn-on to ensure silent-operation but with optimum-performance making it perfect for use in rooms that require optimum-silence.

WATTAGE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

N/A

Yes

This unit uses 66-watts at the highest speed-setting and lower-wattage at the lowest speed-setting which makes it very energy-efficient.

ENERGY STAR

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Is energy certified – you can use it full time without worrying about the energy bills.

Yes

All Airmega air-purifiers meet EPA ENERGY-STAR ratings. In fact, this unit will turn-off to conserve energy if it detects great air-quality within any room environment.

AIRMEGA 300S

CONTROLS AND MODES

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Constructed with three speed and 2 control settings to maintain pure indoor air. Chose from the speed settings and dial the knobs to adjust performance.

Yes

It control-panel is located at the top with a power-button coupled a series of LED-indicators. It also features an Auto-mode, Sleep-mode, Smart-mode, Eco-mode and 4 fan-speeds.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Filter monitor – comes with an indicator light to alert you when it’s time to change the filter for maximum performance.

Yes

The air filter indicator tells you when the two Max2-filters need to be replaced & when the pre-filters need to be cleaned for maximum efficiency.

ECONOMICAL

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Does not consume a lot of electricity because it meets the standard of Energy Star power usage.

Yes

If the air-quality level remains good for 10-minutes, this device will automatically turn-off to conserve energy. Additionally, it only uses 66-watts at the highest speed-setting.

AFFORDABLE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Yes – does not cost much compared to its effectiveness.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Ideal for people with asthma – uses true hepa filter to capture 99.99% of particles that cause difficulty in breathing.

Yes

This unit is a great way to ensure good air-quality if you have special needs like; asthma and other allergies.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

It also works with Amazon Alexa for remote voice-control while at home.

REMOTE CONTROL

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

It uses the Coway-IoCare mobile-app to facilitate for remote-control via your Smartphone. Additionally, this App is compatible with iOS and android devices.

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

12 months is the filter life. However, this can vary depending on the quality of airborne particles and usage.

Yes

The Max2 filters should be replaced after 12-months of daily usage while the pre-filters can be cleaned and reinstalled to ensure optimum performance.

AIRMEGA 300S

CHILD LOCK

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

N/A

Yes

It features a manual-mode that works along with a child lock option to ensure optimum-safety.

OZONE FREE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Ozone free – does not produce ozone’s to the atmosphere

Yes

This device is ozone-free and will even send you reading for ozone if there are ozone-pollutants within your home.

DESIGN

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

Slim oval tower design – it measures less than 3 feet tall and can fit in any small available space.

Yes

It features a contemporary, tower, box-shape that is space-saving coupled with 4 black-feet and a shiny white plastic body with controls at the top.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

11.1 x 8.2 x 28.3 inches

Yes

It has dimensions of; 21.2"H x 13.6"W x 13.6"D for a space-saving design coupled with a white-plastic-body with controls on top and 4 black-feet at the bottom.

WEIGHT

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 300S

Yes

11 pounds

Yes

It weighs about 21.4-lbs which makes it a bit heavy but can be moved around different rooms within your home.

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : AIRMEGA 300S TIMER
USABILITY	WINNER : AIRMEGA 300S ALEXA COMPATIBLE REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY	DRAW :
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier VS. AIRMEGA 300S

AIRMEGA 300S