Here are the qualities of Sharp air purifiers that really work for me and my sisters who are moms as well. Each of us purchased three different Sharp air purifiers – Sharp FPA80UW Plasmacluster Ion, Sharp KC-850U Plasmacluster and Sharp KC-860U Plasmacluster. Sharp air purifiers stand out with their embedded humidication capability – often, in dryer climates, the air indoors is too dry and we may need a separate humidifier. The higher end sharp air purifiers are triple action models that can alleviate dry air symptoms such as dry throat and chapped lips as well.
Top Sharp Air Purifiers
Here are the top Sharp air purifiers we have reviewed:
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Area of Coverage
Among the three products, FPA80UW takes the trophy when it comes to the area of coverage. It can be used in a space of up to 454 square feet. The Sharp 860U can only maintain an area of up to 347 sq. ft while you can use the 850U for a space measuring only 254 sq. ft. Considering the value of each product, if your priority is the size of coverage, FPA80U might be the one for you. But no matter your choice is as long as it’s from Sharp, you can be sure that your air purifier can do the job on its indicated area of capacity.
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Air Cleansing
Most Sharp Air Purifiers are manufactured with the plasmacluster technology. This innovative technology breaks down molds and allergens to suppress their negative effects. If you have children with allergies, you better get an air purifier from Sharp. FPA80U is the cheapest among the three Sharp air purifiers we got but we noticed that it can actually cleanse the air and get rid of the allergens. The auto-sensor function is quite useful because you don’t have to change the cleansing intensity of the unit should your cat run around or the dust attacks when you clean up. This function automatically measures the dust and dirt level on air and adjusts its cleansing level to the condition of the air. One advantage point of 860U and 850U, on the other hand, is that they provide “Clean air” and “Clean air and humidity” functions, one thing that FPA80U lacks.
CADR Ratings
Of the three top air purifiers, the FP-A80UW has the highest CADR rating for dust, smoke and pollen of 312/302/370. The FP-A860U has the next highest CADR ratings of 230/224/245, while the FP-A850U has CADR levels of 164/164/174.
Energy Usage
All Sharp air purifiers are EnergyStar qualified and AHAM certified.
Noise Level of Sharp Air Purifiers
Nevertheless, all these air purifiers work quietly. At their lowest speed, you will hear nothing. As you raise the level, they may create a sound but the little noise is still reasonably bearable. What we do is to set the speed in Auto and we never experienced any noise problems.
Over-all, we’re very happy with the Sharp air purifiers that we purchased. They may not be the cheapest models but they are low maintenance and you don’t need to change the filters too often. Plus, you can be sure that the quality will not fail you.
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