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Delhi Smog Season Fuels Demand for Budget Air Purifiers Under ₹5,000

New buyer guides steer households toward HEPA with activated carbon, with most performance figures supplied by brands.

Overview

  • Mainstream guides published today highlight entry-level options such as Honeywell Air Touch V1 (₹4,999), Eureka Forbes AP 150 (₹4,990), Ambrane AeroBliss Auto (₹3,199) and BePURE B1 (₹4,499).
  • The Honeywell Air Touch V1 is listed for small rooms up to 235 sq ft with a claimed 99.99% removal of airborne pollutants using a pre-filter, H13 HEPA and activated carbon setup.
  • Eureka Forbes AP 150 is described with a True H13 HEPA stage, a PM2.5 CADR of 150 m³/hr and suitability for spaces around 200 sq ft at a reported price of ₹4,990.
  • Ambrane’s USB-powered AeroBliss Auto targets cars and desktops with a stated 99.97% fine dust removal, while BePURE B1 is listed with a CADR of 180 m³/hr and coverage up to 500 sq ft.
  • Guides note that mid-range units like Eureka Forbes AP 355 (355 CMH CADR, up to 480 sq ft), Philips AC0920, Sharp and Coway cover larger rooms, and they advise choosing true HEPA plus activated carbon, matching CADR to room size and avoiding “HEPA-like” or ionizer models.