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Top positive review
Good product at a fantastic price
Reviewed in Australia on 5 June 2019
This air purifier does a great job to clean a bedroom’s air from allergens and dust. This seems to be a rebranded popular Levoit one used from Amazon US to work on 230/240volt electricity. Replacement filters currently can be found by searching for “LV-132 Replacement filter”.
I used a power meter and at the lowest setting it is ultra quiet (can barely hear it) and uses only 16 watts. At medium setting it sounds like a desk fan and uses 26 watts. At the highest setting it sounds like a desk fan on a high setting and uses 48-52 watts.
Note: Before first use, you need to open the bottom of it and take off the plastic wrapping protecting the air filter!
I used a power meter and at the lowest setting it is ultra quiet (can barely hear it) and uses only 16 watts. At medium setting it sounds like a desk fan and uses 26 watts. At the highest setting it sounds like a desk fan on a high setting and uses 48-52 watts.
Note: Before first use, you need to open the bottom of it and take off the plastic wrapping protecting the air filter!
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Top critical review
Not as quiet as other reviewers claim but overall decent product.
Reviewed in Australia on 13 February 2020
My 3/5 is simply because it's a 'good' product, it doesn't have any particular stand out features in particular.
First and foremost we should talk about the noise and where in my own house i've put it. So it recommends 40cm of space all round which is no problem I have a table at the end of my 5m x 4.2m bedroom and I put it on that table's corner with nothing around it. On the smallest fan speed (it has 3) it's bearable during the day but quite loud at night when there's no external noises to deal with. I would say that it's about the same as putting my big dyson bladeless dc fan on it's low/medium settings downstairs in our living room. It's audible and very much so. Not sure if it's much of a measure to go by but even during the day with the door open (and as it stands it's within 1m of my open door directly I can go out into the hall which leads straight on with no curves and hear it right at the end possibly 10m+ away. That's on 1. For example it's lightly raining in Sydney right now and I have it on at its lowest setting but I can't hear the rain on my roof, but the bird calls are coming through the white noise no problem.
On 3 I can hear it from downstairs. So idk if the other reviewers run blow driers all day but it's nowhere near as silent as they claim. That being said I've been worked like a mule this week and I did actually manage to fall asleep with it on but honest to god I would've knocked off even with a rock band playing downstairs.
It doesn't make any rackets or weird noises, it's just the wind noise which speaks of its quality. You'd probably be hard pressed to find a similar product in Australia under $200 with the same spec sheet as this. One thing I have to admit is that regardless of the 'silence' it works. My neighbors recently had their first child and its bedroom is right next to mine almost, it cries at 1-3-5-6am so I can no longer sleep with my windows open and by habit I sleep with my door closed too. Without this on in the morning there's no difference between a field of manure and the air in my room. This entire week of trying this filter the air is still a little stuffy because in the end it's the same thing rotated through a few thousand times over night but it's extremely noticeable improvement. No odor, and it breathes super easily. I change my own car's hepa filter because it's easy and saves a few hundred every time in service fees and the one in this unit looks just as great, goes from fine dust mesh, to hepa air filter to something like charcoal hexagonal pods. Considering the price and also the availability of replacement filters this is a heck of deal.
So we've done one negative and one positive, no it's not nearly as quiet as you'd hope even on it's lowest setting but yes you can sleep to the white noise if necessary and YES it works.
Let's talk about what you get for $200. A (so far) quality unit with no noises other than airflow, plastic tube body and overall decent design but quite bulky definitely no metal anywhere to be seen. A blue night light that is near useless (for me at least) that turns on every time you turn it off and on again (super annoying). You get a filtration cartridge that's INCREDIBLY easy to remove and relatively cheap to replace. But that's it. No smart features, I hooked it up to one of my smart plugs thinking I could get it to switch on and off but it doesn't have any onboard memory to remember the previous settings before the last power off thus the blue night light turning on every time. Considering what the competition has been able to do for years in terms of remote access, schedule tuning and timing this thing is excessively primitive and manual.
Before purchasing it I had thought that for $200 it was a great deal and for some it is, but the overall lack of features can be a turn off for some. That being said I can see this as being a great unit for those that prefer pressing buttons over 'smart' features.
First and foremost we should talk about the noise and where in my own house i've put it. So it recommends 40cm of space all round which is no problem I have a table at the end of my 5m x 4.2m bedroom and I put it on that table's corner with nothing around it. On the smallest fan speed (it has 3) it's bearable during the day but quite loud at night when there's no external noises to deal with. I would say that it's about the same as putting my big dyson bladeless dc fan on it's low/medium settings downstairs in our living room. It's audible and very much so. Not sure if it's much of a measure to go by but even during the day with the door open (and as it stands it's within 1m of my open door directly I can go out into the hall which leads straight on with no curves and hear it right at the end possibly 10m+ away. That's on 1. For example it's lightly raining in Sydney right now and I have it on at its lowest setting but I can't hear the rain on my roof, but the bird calls are coming through the white noise no problem.
On 3 I can hear it from downstairs. So idk if the other reviewers run blow driers all day but it's nowhere near as silent as they claim. That being said I've been worked like a mule this week and I did actually manage to fall asleep with it on but honest to god I would've knocked off even with a rock band playing downstairs.
It doesn't make any rackets or weird noises, it's just the wind noise which speaks of its quality. You'd probably be hard pressed to find a similar product in Australia under $200 with the same spec sheet as this. One thing I have to admit is that regardless of the 'silence' it works. My neighbors recently had their first child and its bedroom is right next to mine almost, it cries at 1-3-5-6am so I can no longer sleep with my windows open and by habit I sleep with my door closed too. Without this on in the morning there's no difference between a field of manure and the air in my room. This entire week of trying this filter the air is still a little stuffy because in the end it's the same thing rotated through a few thousand times over night but it's extremely noticeable improvement. No odor, and it breathes super easily. I change my own car's hepa filter because it's easy and saves a few hundred every time in service fees and the one in this unit looks just as great, goes from fine dust mesh, to hepa air filter to something like charcoal hexagonal pods. Considering the price and also the availability of replacement filters this is a heck of deal.
So we've done one negative and one positive, no it's not nearly as quiet as you'd hope even on it's lowest setting but yes you can sleep to the white noise if necessary and YES it works.
Let's talk about what you get for $200. A (so far) quality unit with no noises other than airflow, plastic tube body and overall decent design but quite bulky definitely no metal anywhere to be seen. A blue night light that is near useless (for me at least) that turns on every time you turn it off and on again (super annoying). You get a filtration cartridge that's INCREDIBLY easy to remove and relatively cheap to replace. But that's it. No smart features, I hooked it up to one of my smart plugs thinking I could get it to switch on and off but it doesn't have any onboard memory to remember the previous settings before the last power off thus the blue night light turning on every time. Considering what the competition has been able to do for years in terms of remote access, schedule tuning and timing this thing is excessively primitive and manual.
Before purchasing it I had thought that for $200 it was a great deal and for some it is, but the overall lack of features can be a turn off for some. That being said I can see this as being a great unit for those that prefer pressing buttons over 'smart' features.
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Reviewed in Australia on 4 October 2019
This is an initial response. I will a write follow up review in a few months time. The unit is compact, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing . The quality is good and it comes across as durable. The noise level of the fan is as follows: 1) like a loud pc fan and not very intrusive, 2) as loud as a medium size air con unit across the room, if next to you, you will have to raise the volume of tv or pc, and 3) pretty loud and I would not sit next to it. A few meters away is manageable.
I bought it to combat the putrid smoke of bushfires and prescribed burns endemic to where I live. We are talking real dense smoke, dense enough to turn streets lights on in the middle of the day, covering the entire place for days on end. So far, it has done a good job of removing most of the particles out of the air. I have noticed a huge difference from before and most of my coughing has been eliminated through this machine. It does also remove odours to a considerable degree. But remember that since it does not have a charcoal filter, it cannot remove the odours completely. However, I have not noticed a smoky aroma in the exhaust air. There are also two nightlight settings which come in handy.
I would say the unit and the filter are doing a great job for the price. The unit does pack a considerable punch for its size and circulate pretty large amounts of air around. I use it predominantly in a large room and the second setting is more than enough. It is mostly on the first. I guess you could clear up a very large living room with the third fan setting. But, for a house you will need something bigger and the product is advertised appropriately. Overall, pretty happy and would recommend this unit.
My follow up review will involve the potential increase in fan noise due to wear and tear, always an issue in mechanical devices, and the longevity of the filter. Hope the above helps.
I bought it to combat the putrid smoke of bushfires and prescribed burns endemic to where I live. We are talking real dense smoke, dense enough to turn streets lights on in the middle of the day, covering the entire place for days on end. So far, it has done a good job of removing most of the particles out of the air. I have noticed a huge difference from before and most of my coughing has been eliminated through this machine. It does also remove odours to a considerable degree. But remember that since it does not have a charcoal filter, it cannot remove the odours completely. However, I have not noticed a smoky aroma in the exhaust air. There are also two nightlight settings which come in handy.
I would say the unit and the filter are doing a great job for the price. The unit does pack a considerable punch for its size and circulate pretty large amounts of air around. I use it predominantly in a large room and the second setting is more than enough. It is mostly on the first. I guess you could clear up a very large living room with the third fan setting. But, for a house you will need something bigger and the product is advertised appropriately. Overall, pretty happy and would recommend this unit.
My follow up review will involve the potential increase in fan noise due to wear and tear, always an issue in mechanical devices, and the longevity of the filter. Hope the above helps.
Reviewed in Australia on 10 July 2020
This product seems to work quite well. There is a reduction in cooking smells and dust, although some still hangs around. It also seems to rid the air of smoke smells and harsh chemical vapours. I bought it mostly for mould spore removal, though, and there still seems to be some in my room as I still sneeze at times. I've noticed it works better when I have my A/C unit switched on with the fan at moderate speed, so maybe it needs some help moving the air through it, as it's a small unit. On nights when I have the A/C switched off, I wake up with more sinus blockage. But I've noticed overall it does help reduce dust buildup. Overall, I'm satisfied with the product for the money I paid.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 April 2020
I've been using this air purifier on and off for 4 months now. It's relatively compact in size (only a little bigger than an American football, if that helps), and it's white, so it doesn't stand out too much in the room. It has three speeds, and I can definitely hear it on the highest speed, and still a bit on the middle one, but I forget that it's running on the lowest speed. It also has a blue light on the top that you can turn on bright, low, or off. I guess you can have it as a night light, but I just turn it off every time. I really do like the air purifier, and I think it's improving the air in my apartment. However, I'm unable to say how effective it really is, since I don't have a home air quality tester.
Reviewed in Australia on 14 October 2019
After running for 10 days straight in bedroom this is how much dust the filter had caught. Not sure if I'm sleeping better as a result or whether allergy responses are decreased but getting this much dust out of the air must be a good thing. I leave it on number setting 2 during the day and 1 during the night. Can hardly hear it running.
The only things I'd change is for the button lights to go out completely after 20 seconds or so (and have a proximity sensor so they light up when you get close) as you can notice the light from the buttons in a dark room. Optional coloured enclosures would be cool too.
The only things I'd change is for the button lights to go out completely after 20 seconds or so (and have a proximity sensor so they light up when you get close) as you can notice the light from the buttons in a dark room. Optional coloured enclosures would be cool too.
After running for 10 days straight in bedroom this is how much dust the filter had caught. Not sure if I'm sleeping better as a result or whether allergy responses are decreased but getting this much dust out of the air must be a good thing. I leave it on number setting 2 during the day and 1 during the night. Can hardly hear it running.
The only things I'd change is for the button lights to go out completely after 20 seconds or so (and have a proximity sensor so they light up when you get close) as you can notice the light from the buttons in a dark room. Optional coloured enclosures would be cool too.
The only things I'd change is for the button lights to go out completely after 20 seconds or so (and have a proximity sensor so they light up when you get close) as you can notice the light from the buttons in a dark room. Optional coloured enclosures would be cool too.
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Reviewed in Australia on 23 September 2020
Perfect for a small bedroom. Control panel is super easy to use. Lovely basic unit that does exactly what it claims. Happy you can turn off the lights for sleeping. Only thing to be aware of is the noise, even on the lowest level it's actually not as quiet as I thought it'd be. If you're a light sleeper or particular about noise you might want to reconsider. I bought one for my brother and he wanted to like it but couldn't tolerate the noise, gave it to my mum instead who loves it, so it depends on the person. Overall I'd recommend it just because it's a great value for money :)
Reviewed in Australia on 2 June 2020
I've had the Arovec for half a year now and it has done a great job of reducing dust buildup in my room.
It's very easy to use and reasonably cheap to buy a new filter for it every now and again. The noise levels are quieter then I expected and I keep it on medium 24/7 with no issues.
The only issue I have is the light it emits. While you get to turn the inner light off, the buttons are permanently lit up and make the room a bit brighter at night. Though this issue is only minor for me, others who sleep in pitch black may want to cover the buttons.
Overall very happy with my purchase.
It's very easy to use and reasonably cheap to buy a new filter for it every now and again. The noise levels are quieter then I expected and I keep it on medium 24/7 with no issues.
The only issue I have is the light it emits. While you get to turn the inner light off, the buttons are permanently lit up and make the room a bit brighter at night. Though this issue is only minor for me, others who sleep in pitch black may want to cover the buttons.
Overall very happy with my purchase.
I've had the Arovec for half a year now and it has done a great job of reducing dust buildup in my room.
It's very easy to use and reasonably cheap to buy a new filter for it every now and again. The noise levels are quieter then I expected and I keep it on medium 24/7 with no issues.
The only issue I have is the light it emits. While you get to turn the inner light off, the buttons are permanently lit up and make the room a bit brighter at night. Though this issue is only minor for me, others who sleep in pitch black may want to cover the buttons.
Overall very happy with my purchase.
It's very easy to use and reasonably cheap to buy a new filter for it every now and again. The noise levels are quieter then I expected and I keep it on medium 24/7 with no issues.
The only issue I have is the light it emits. While you get to turn the inner light off, the buttons are permanently lit up and make the room a bit brighter at night. Though this issue is only minor for me, others who sleep in pitch black may want to cover the buttons.
Overall very happy with my purchase.
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Reviewed in Australia on 26 December 2020
It really does change the quality of the air in the room, I noticed the air feels lighter
It definitely works for dust as well as I found a huge amount of dust in the filter after only 2 weeks.
when it is on maximum the noise is a bit loud but when you put it on minimum for sleep its fine.
The quality of material is also good
In general I recommend this product :)
Its been on for days now in my room and is working flawlessly
It definitely works for dust as well as I found a huge amount of dust in the filter after only 2 weeks.
when it is on maximum the noise is a bit loud but when you put it on minimum for sleep its fine.
The quality of material is also good
In general I recommend this product :)
Its been on for days now in my room and is working flawlessly
Reviewed in Australia on 21 May 2021
When I open the package, there are some yellow-colored oil marks on the base. These are quite fresh and I removed them with some home-cleaning products. I am now asking the seller to explain what are these marks and whether the product is truly new.
Otherwise so far so good. Delivered within 24 hours.
EDIT: The seller is responsive and replaced brand new one very quickly. The product is overall good with reasonable price.
Otherwise so far so good. Delivered within 24 hours.
EDIT: The seller is responsive and replaced brand new one very quickly. The product is overall good with reasonable price.
When I open the package, there are some yellow-colored oil marks on the base. These are quite fresh and I removed them with some home-cleaning products. I am now asking the seller to explain what are these marks and whether the product is truly new.
Otherwise so far so good. Delivered within 24 hours.
EDIT: The seller is responsive and replaced brand new one very quickly. The product is overall good with reasonable price.
Otherwise so far so good. Delivered within 24 hours.
EDIT: The seller is responsive and replaced brand new one very quickly. The product is overall good with reasonable price.
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Reviewed in Australia on 5 January 2022
I believe it is effective however given the area needing coverage in our home the issue for us is we need a device that can cover wider squarage. I did however notice a marked change in air purity when i placed this in a smaller room with door closed. I can attest that it does purifier and it does it well. I however need to seek a device that covers a greater area for our needs.
Reviewed in Australia on 21 September 2021
We purchased this because it was intended for a smaller area. Product works well but unlike the bigger model. It eliminates about 70% of the odors caused by pets - which is a respectable level really. It is a bit noisier than the the bigger model. We bought the bigger model of the same brand and are more impressed with it. Over-all, this size and its price are not a bad deal.
