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2026 Air Purifier Update: How to Choose Budget-Friendly Models and Appropriate Sizes for Your Room

Interview24 Jan 2026 12:37 GMT+7

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2026 Air Purifier Update: How to Choose Budget-Friendly Models and Appropriate Sizes for Your Room

Buying an air purifier in 2026 offers a variety of options, from budget models to advanced technology that blocks PM 2.5 dust. The key is to choose a unit that "covers your room area" to ensure prompt air purification.

Here is a summary of updated buying guidelines for 2026:


1. How to choose the right size unit for your room

You should select a device with a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) or coverage area about 10-20% larger than your actual room size to prevent overworking the unit and reduce noise.

Room Size (sq.m.)

Recommended Unit Size (Coverage)

Usage Example

15 - 25 sq.m.

20 - 30 sq.m.

Small bedroom, dormitory, studio condo

30 - 50 sq.m.

45 - 60 sq.m.

Large bedroom, medium-sized living room

60 sq.m. and above

80 - 100+ sq.m.

Single-storey house lower floor, office, open space

2. Recommended popular models in 2026 by budget

Budget group (1,500 – 4,000 THB)

Focus on value with standard PM 2.5 filtration

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact: Small, stylish design suitable for desk or small bedroom (approx. 2,7xx THB)

Sharp FP-J30TA: Popular durable model with plasma cluster technology to kill germs (approx. 2,9xx THB)

Philips AC0650/10 (Series 600i): New 2026 model, compact but fast purification, app connectivity (approx. 3,1xx THB)


Mid-range group (5,000 – 15,000 THB)

Accurate sensors with improved odor and allergen filtration

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro: Suitable for 35-60 sq.m. living rooms, fine filtration and quiet operation (approx. 8,7xx THB)

Samsung AX32: Modern design, precise control via SmartThings app (approx. 7,9xx THB)

Levoit Core 400S: Popular US model with triple-layer filtration, ideal for allergy sufferers (approx. 5,9xx THB)

High-end group (20,000 THB and up)

Advanced technology filters viruses, formaldehyde, with luxury design

Dyson Purifier Cool PC2 (TP12): Both fan and purifier, filters NO2 gases and dust at 99.95% (approx. 29,9xx THB)

Dyson Big+Quiet BP03: For large spaces up to 100 sq.m., operates silently even at high power (approx. 37,9xx THB)

IQAir Atem X: Medical-grade highest standard for those demanding the purest air (approx. 67,xxx THB)