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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH True HEPA Air Purifier with Air Quality Monitoring, Auto Mode, Timer, Filter Indicator, Eco Mode
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Color | Black/Silver |
Brand | Coway |
Product Dimensions | 9.6"D x 16.8"W x 18.3"H |
Floor Area | 326.0 |
Specification Met | CARB Certified |
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About this item
- [Coverage] Designed to clean spaces up to 361 sq. ft. in 12.5 minutes or up to 874 sq. ft. in 30 minutes. Timer: 1, 4, 8 hours
- [HyperCaptive Filtration System] Combination of a pre-filter, deodorization filter, and True HEPA Filter reduces 99.999% of 0.01-micron particles, including pollen and other allergens. It also reduces 99% of volatile organic compounds and odor.
- [Auto Mode] Constantly monitoring the air quality, the fan automatically adjusts to most effectively purify your space as needed providing a new level of clean in real time.
- [Eco Mdoe] When the air quality in the room remains purified for 30 minutes or more in Eco Mode, the fan will turn off to conserve energy, kicking on again when pollution is detected.
- [3-Stage Manual Fan Speed] Control your AP-1512HH's fan manually with low, medium, and high settings.
- [Air Quality Indicator] Pollution sensor communicates indoor air quality in real-time. Brightly colored LED lets you know how clean or dirty your indoor air is every minute of the day. You can turn off the light for sleeping.
- [Filter Alerts] The air filter indicator tells you when the filters need to be replaced, and the pre-filter needs to be cleaned for maximum efficiency, based on how much air they have processed.
- [Ultra Quiet] Ultra quiet operation with noise levels ranging from 24 dB to 53 dB.
- [Timer] Schedule the unit to purify 1, 4, or 8 hours of use and conserve energy.
- [Warranty] 3-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
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Noise level | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Sleep mode | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Style | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | VOVO USA | Amazon.com |
filter type | Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter | HEPA | True HEPA, Active Carbon Filter, Pre-Filter |
floor area | — | 975 square feet | 975 square feet | 975 square feet | 29.8 square meters | 930 square feet |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC |
particle retention size | 0.3 micron | 0.01 micrometer | 0.01 micrometer | 0.01 micron | — | 0.01 micrometer |
noise level | 53.8 decibels | 20.6 decibels | 20.6 decibels | 20.6 decibels | 45 decibels | 22 decibels |
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Our obsession with helping people live happier, healthier lives began in 1989.
Coway has become a global leader in intensive research, engineering and innovation, amassing over 5,000 intellectual property rights in all. We believe every element needs to be examined, researched, understood, tested and retested. We obsess over every detail, so Coway products can help transform your space into health sanctuary.
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Coway Airmega Line-up
Airmega AP-1512HH | Airmega 100 | Airmega 150 | Airmega 230 | Airmega AP-1512HHS | Airmega 200M(W) | |
Customer Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Coverage (30 min)
| 874 sq. ft. | 405 sq. ft. | 518 sq. ft. | 975 sq. ft. | 874 sq. ft. | 874 sq. ft. |
App & Alexa & DRS
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Auto Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Eco Mode
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Filters Configuration
| Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA | Pre-Filter+ Carbon + True HEPA |
Pollution Indicator
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Filter Life Time Indicator
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Manual Fan Speed
| Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High | Low, Medium, High |
Timer & Scheduler
| Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr | N/A | Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr | Timer 1, 2, 4, 8 Hr, Scheduler | Timer 1, 4, 8 Hr |
Vital Ion
| Manually On/Off | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Manually On/Off |
Available Colors
| Black/White | White | White/Green/Pink | White/Green | Black | White/Black |
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Product Description
The mighty air purifier is equipped with cutting edge features to keep your indoor air clean. Equipped with a HEPA efficiency RATING of 99.97percent , it uses a four-stage filtration system to effectively eliminate odors and pollutants. This mighty machine includes an air quality indicator through our particle sensing technology that will kick your air purifier into high gear when needed. And when 30 minutes when pollution is not detected for 30 minutes, the fan will automatically stop to save energy. Power Consumption - 4.977.8 W CFM 246. Secondhand Smoke - Ideal for smokers and those who live with smokers, the Coway Mighty efficiently reduces air contaminants and odors related to second-hand smoke
Product information
Color | Black/Silver |
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Brand | Coway |
Product Dimensions | 9.6"D x 16.8"W x 18.3"H |
Floor Area | 326.0 |
Specification Met | CARB Certified |
Noise Level | 53.8 dB |
Particle Retention Size | 0.3 Micron |
Controller Type | Button Control |
Wattage | 77 watts |
Item Weight | 12.3 pounds |
Manufacturer | Coway |
ASIN | B00BTKAPUU |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | AP-1512HH |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #331 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #4 in HEPA Filter Air Purifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Care instructions | Hand Wash |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Filter set, Manual |
Import | Imported |
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Customers like the appearance of the air purifier, mentioning it has a pretty cool design. They say it helps improve allergies and asthma symptoms, leaving the air in any room feeling and smelling crisp. They are also satisfied with the performance, saying it works very well as a straight purifier and does a great job on auto. Customers also appreciate the value of the product, stating it's worth the price. Customers are also happy with quality, ease of setup, and noise.
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Customers like the noise of the air purifier. They say it is super quiet on low and medium settings, and the sound does not interfere with phone or TV. Some customers also mention that it uttered a sweet chime-like angelic melody.
"...At low setting the noise is barely perceptible whereas at high setting the cats run away from it...." Read more
"...So, it sits in the bedroom, on Auto mode. It is whisper quiet, and intrusive LED panel lights can be dimmed or shut off. Nice! No problems as of yet...." Read more
"...replacement filters are reasonably priced, it’s operates quietly on the auto setting and appears to be doing an adequate job of keeping the dust..." Read more
"...the light turns red and the fan kicks up to high, which is a bit loud (when set to auto), but it doesn't run high for long...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the air purifier. They say it keeps the air very clean, and has definitely made a cleaner air atmosphere in their first floor living area. They are satisfied with the dust removal and impressed that it would detect the poor air quality accurately. It works great, and keeps the Air feeling fresh.
"...This has cut it back a lot, and has cut the amount of dusting I have to do overall...." Read more
"...Best part if that the LED lights can be turned off and it shows level of dust around when it turns on...." Read more
"...dust, and after purchasing this product I've been very satisfied with the dust removal based on what I see when changing the filters...." Read more
"...We use it for airborne dust and pollen. No pets or smoke to deal with...." Read more
Customers are generally satisfied with the performance of the air purifier. They say it is completely unnoticeable, works very well as a straight purifier, and does a great job on auto. Some mention that it is a fantastic air purifer and well worth the investment. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this air purifying device.
"Three weeks in and we couldn't be happier with this filter. Quiet and effective...." Read more
"The Coway Airmega AP-1512HH is a great quality air purifier with three different filters, which includes a HEPA filter...." Read more
"...Nice! No problems as of yet. We use it for airborne dust and pollen. No pets or smoke to deal with...." Read more
"...On the higher setting it IS noisy. But it also does a better job...." Read more
Customers like the value of the air purifier. They mention that it is affordable, has more affordable filter replacement options, and is a great purchase.
"...The filters are reasonably priced too, which was a big reason to go for the AirMega one." Read more
"...I was especially intrigued by the low price on the filter replacements. I like the white color, but my spouse was not pleased with the style...." Read more
"It has a minimal footprint, replacement filters are reasonably priced, it’s operates quietly on the auto setting and appears to be doing an adequate..." Read more
"...The only drawback is the filter price." Read more
Customers like the smell of the air purifier. They say it helps a lot with various smells and leaves the air in any room feeling and smelling crisp and clear.
"...We're both breathing easier, and its cut down on the smell of our 2 large house dogs." Read more
"...It clears the dust and smell in the 300sqft room with the cat litter and the timer helps as we don't need it running all the time...." Read more
"Like everything about it, save for the lousy charcoal odor filter they give you one after instructing you to change them biannually, that is 'twice..." Read more
"...I notice that it is reactive to smells, smoke and other air-purity issues when they are occurring, even when I am simply cooking sausage or..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the air purifier. They say it has a nice look, is pretty cool, and does not disturb their sleep. Some say that it is pleasant and even generated a slight scent.
"We've used Rabbit Air air cleaners for years. They are stylish, but pricey...." Read more
"...I figure it must have sucked it in from the floor. Pretty cool purifier... I still give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up after 7 months of use." Read more
"...It also looks kind of nice. A little more expensive than other air cleaners, but well worth the money...." Read more
"Breathing fresh now, and it looks great!" Read more
Customers find the air purifier easy to set up. They mention that it is convenient, easy to use, and features an intuitive control panel. Some say that the air does feel fresher and much less irritating, and that its completely unnoticeable.
"...It arrived simple & understated.. and by that I mean, unpacking was easy and it did not take brute force or cleaning stray pieces of styrofoam for..." Read more
"...It is also not completely dark, but it's easy enough to put an opaque object over the bright LED that can't be turned off when the unit is on...." Read more
"...Its robust build and user-friendly design make it a reliable, long-term solution for improving indoor air quality...." Read more
"...I am completely satisfied with their operation, which is completely unnoticeable and without any discernible noise except for those very infrequent..." Read more
Customers like the effect on their eyes. They mention that the air purifier has helped improve their allergies, asthma, and sneezing. They also appreciate the cleaner air and the fact that it doesn't trigger any allergies. Customers also report that their eyes aren't itchy and that the filter is sifting out allergens.
"...I've had it a few days and can tell the difference. My nose is not stopped up like before and it smells fresh in my room...." Read more
"...Within one day we could tell the difference. Our eyes aren't itchy and it got rid of any and all funky smells...." Read more
"...Asthma has improved as well. I placed the air purifier smack in the middle of the space and away from the wall...." Read more
"Works very well. House smells cleaner and has cut down on allergens in a mid sized living room." Read more
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We have a woodstove for heat, which creates a lot of dust. This has cut it back a lot, and has cut the amount of dusting I have to do overall.
We're both breathing easier, and its cut down on the smell of our 2 large house dogs.
There are four settings for this product, Low, Medium, High, and Eco (auto adjust setting that changes to Low, Medium, or High based on air quality near the purifier). This product also has four timer settings; 1, 4 and 8 hour, or continuous-run.
Air quality is rated by the purifier based on color. blue is good, purple is ok, red is bad. If your purifier is set to Eco setting, the fan will run at Low for blue, Medium for purple, and High for red.
Sound is very quiet at Low and Medium settings. High setting is loud, but with how quickly the air quality goes from red to blue at the high setting I don't personally mind the sound.
Weight of machine is very light, it can be picked up with one hand and moved easily to wherever you want it to sit. It's larger than select other air purifiers, but that is because it filters more surface area than smaller air purifiers. The size is comparable to a small tv that your grandparents would have in their wallpaper kitchen wherever it would fit.
I would suggest this air purifier to anyone looking to purify rooms that are contaminated with dust, mites, mold, air particles, hair, unpleasant smells, etc.
On the higher setting it IS noisy. But it also does a better job. I’d recommend leaving the unit on the high setting when you’re not using the room, so when you return, the air is nice and clean, and you can return the setting to auto for a reasonable degree of maintenance.
Aesthetics aside, it is also built well... and perfectly sized. I attached photos to show that it's not too tall, nor is it too deep. It is a bit shorter than my nightstand, which is of an average height. It's a bit on the wide-side, but you can position it however you see fit. It does need about a foot on the right side to allow for proper air flow, and probably a good idea to keep the front end free & clear since the "circle" is from where it pulls in air... but I found this guy could be positioned in many places throughout my home without being an eyesore. I have it in my bedroom currently, but I plan to buy one for my family room as well, and maybe the basement also. It really does work. My bedroom is often very stuffy, especially in the winter when we have the heat temperature set to 73 degrees -- I like it warm & toasty, but my nasal passages feel otherwise. I do suffer from pollen allergies, as well as mild allergies to dust mites, grass, ragweed, mold spores, and pet dander (although I still have 2 shed-heavy fur-babies.) But my allergies are never bad enough to warrant any real attention, I just suffer through it since they're pretty mild. HOWEVER, I keep saying mild when in all reality, I didn't know the difference between no allergy and mild allergy until sleeping one night with this purifier running. Man what a difference. My nose was not all dry and cracked up feeling on the inside. It also was not runny or scratchy, which is how it often feels after running my humidifier all night (which I run to keep my nose from feeling so dry!) This machine does not mask the issue, or dampen it, or freeze/cold draft it away.... it CLEANS THE AIR. I know, I know... it's hard to imagine, but boy is it easy to feel. I slept for the last 2 nights like a newborn baby. Granted, I've only had it for 2 days but the difference from walking into my bedroom vs the other rooms of my home, cannot be ignored. My home isn't particularly old, or stuffy, or dirty, or dusty. Yes we have pets, but I am a Dyson maniac and we have a brand new HEPA HVAC filtration system; we have our ducts cleaned regularly; and, there are no smokers or other reasons for contaminated air (at least that I can find.) However, when plugging this thing in... it ran a blue and then purple light for a bit on auto, but then changed to RED (which freaked me out a bit as it sounds rather aggressive). And it ran that way for about 10 minutes. I left it to its job, and when I returned a little while later, it was back to a blue light and I could barely hear it running anymore... but the air did in fact feel lighter, crisper, and easier to breathe. It felt much like the very first time I walked onto my hotel balcony in Vancouver, Canada and took in a giant breath. It just felt... clean.
Air quality is a legitimate thing, and having poor air to breathe makes life a less tolerable for people with allergies or lung issues. Again, not something I suffer from necessarily, but I appreciate the cleaner air this provides nonetheless. So I cannot imagine how much better breathing could be for someone that does have serious allergies, asthma, or other breathing troubles. I would say this gem is a no brainer, if you do. But even if you don't, you'll still notice the difference after plugging this guy in and letting it run for about the first hour.
I do think the auto feature could become a bit of a power monger as I have never witnessed it turn off after being on auto as if to say "okay, I'm done. All clean." So I do set the timer feature when I'm not going to be upstairs and I shut it off when I'm leaving the house for awhile. Another thing to note is that there are studies about potential harmful effects to lungs when using the UV and ion cleaning features. It is recommended that you only use these settings when not in the house as breathing in UV treated air is said to be harmful as a result of O3 air, similar to breathing in air high in ozone levels. So I only set my purifier with these features when not in the room.
I can't yet speak to durability or filter tolerance, but they are priced reasonably enough that changing once or twice a year would be totally acceptable. I will update if I find that longevity or level of purifying impact worsens, or if cleaning/upkeep isn't as great with this machine moving forward, but for now... I am a Coway air purifier believer.
** UPDATE - after 7 months of constant use, I will say that my initial reactions were still pretty accurate in that this purifier does do what it claims to do. I notice that it is reactive to smells, smoke and other air-purity issues when they are occurring, even when I am simply cooking sausage or something extra smokey or fragrant in the kitchen -- while I have this unit upstairs in my bedroom, which is a considerable distance from the kitchen (bedroom in front of the house on 2nd floor, kitchen in the back of the house on the 1st floor.) So I know that it indeed works because I can hear it begin to run rapidly when I accidentally burn something or even when making bacon or something that has a smell or odor. I also know that it is filtering dust and pet hair, because both of my Coway purifiers (I have one upstairs and the tower unit downstairs) needed HEPA filter replacements at 6 months. The manufacturers suggestion is 6 months for the carbon odor filter, and 1 year for the thick, HEPA filter.. but my HEPA filter was so dirty at 6 months that the "change filter" light came on for the tower unit, so I figured I would change this 1512HH unit at the same time, and it definitely needed it. The filters were both clogged with so much dirt, dust and pet hair.. I couldn't believe this stuff was floating around my house for it to grab. In fact, even strands of my hair were in the filter! And my hair is pretty long, well below shoulder-length. I figure it must have sucked it in from the floor. Pretty cool purifier... I still give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up after 7 months of use.
Aesthetics aside, it is also built well... and perfectly sized. I attached photos to show that it's not too tall, nor is it too deep. It is a bit shorter than my nightstand, which is of an average height. It's a bit on the wide-side, but you can position it however you see fit. It does need about a foot on the right side to allow for proper air flow, and probably a good idea to keep the front end free & clear since the "circle" is from where it pulls in air... but I found this guy could be positioned in many places throughout my home without being an eyesore. I have it in my bedroom currently, but I plan to buy one for my family room as well, and maybe the basement also. It really does work. My bedroom is often very stuffy, especially in the winter when we have the heat temperature set to 73 degrees -- I like it warm & toasty, but my nasal passages feel otherwise. I do suffer from pollen allergies, as well as mild allergies to dust mites, grass, ragweed, mold spores, and pet dander (although I still have 2 shed-heavy fur-babies.) But my allergies are never bad enough to warrant any real attention, I just suffer through it since they're pretty mild. HOWEVER, I keep saying mild when in all reality, I didn't know the difference between no allergy and mild allergy until sleeping one night with this purifier running. Man what a difference. My nose was not all dry and cracked up feeling on the inside. It also was not runny or scratchy, which is how it often feels after running my humidifier all night (which I run to keep my nose from feeling so dry!) This machine does not mask the issue, or dampen it, or freeze/cold draft it away.... it CLEANS THE AIR. I know, I know... it's hard to imagine, but boy is it easy to feel. I slept for the last 2 nights like a newborn baby. Granted, I've only had it for 2 days but the difference from walking into my bedroom vs the other rooms of my home, cannot be ignored. My home isn't particularly old, or stuffy, or dirty, or dusty. Yes we have pets, but I am a Dyson maniac and we have a brand new HEPA HVAC filtration system; we have our ducts cleaned regularly; and, there are no smokers or other reasons for contaminated air (at least that I can find.) However, when plugging this thing in... it ran a blue and then purple light for a bit on auto, but then changed to RED (which freaked me out a bit as it sounds rather aggressive). And it ran that way for about 10 minutes. I left it to its job, and when I returned a little while later, it was back to a blue light and I could barely hear it running anymore... but the air did in fact feel lighter, crisper, and easier to breathe. It felt much like the very first time I walked onto my hotel balcony in Vancouver, Canada and took in a giant breath. It just felt... clean.
Air quality is a legitimate thing, and having poor air to breathe makes life a less tolerable for people with allergies or lung issues. Again, not something I suffer from necessarily, but I appreciate the cleaner air this provides nonetheless. So I cannot imagine how much better breathing could be for someone that does have serious allergies, asthma, or other breathing troubles. I would say this gem is a no brainer, if you do. But even if you don't, you'll still notice the difference after plugging this guy in and letting it run for about the first hour.
I do think the auto feature could become a bit of a power monger as I have never witnessed it turn off after being on auto as if to say "okay, I'm done. All clean." So I do set the timer feature when I'm not going to be upstairs and I shut it off when I'm leaving the house for awhile. Another thing to note is that there are studies about potential harmful effects to lungs when using the UV and ion cleaning features. It is recommended that you only use these settings when not in the house as breathing in UV treated air is said to be harmful as a result of O3 air, similar to breathing in air high in ozone levels. So I only set my purifier with these features when not in the room.
I can't yet speak to durability or filter tolerance, but they are priced reasonably enough that changing once or twice a year would be totally acceptable. I will update if I find that longevity or level of purifying impact worsens, or if cleaning/upkeep isn't as great with this machine moving forward, but for now... I am a Coway air purifier believer.
** UPDATE - after 7 months of constant use, I will say that my initial reactions were still pretty accurate in that this purifier does do what it claims to do. I notice that it is reactive to smells, smoke and other air-purity issues when they are occurring, even when I am simply cooking sausage or something extra smokey or fragrant in the kitchen -- while I have this unit upstairs in my bedroom, which is a considerable distance from the kitchen (bedroom in front of the house on 2nd floor, kitchen in the back of the house on the 1st floor.) So I know that it indeed works because I can hear it begin to run rapidly when I accidentally burn something or even when making bacon or something that has a smell or odor. I also know that it is filtering dust and pet hair, because both of my Coway purifiers (I have one upstairs and the tower unit downstairs) needed HEPA filter replacements at 6 months. The manufacturers suggestion is 6 months for the carbon odor filter, and 1 year for the thick, HEPA filter.. but my HEPA filter was so dirty at 6 months that the "change filter" light came on for the tower unit, so I figured I would change this 1512HH unit at the same time, and it definitely needed it. The filters were both clogged with so much dirt, dust and pet hair.. I couldn't believe this stuff was floating around my house for it to grab. In fact, even strands of my hair were in the filter! And my hair is pretty long, well below shoulder-length. I figure it must have sucked it in from the floor. Pretty cool purifier... I still give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up after 7 months of use.
Top reviews from other countries
A los que están investigando la compra de un purificador de aire les recomiendo que analicen muy bien su situación particular. Este purificador me ha sido muy útil ya que elimina polvos, olores y la gran mayoría de contaminantes, también por lo que investigué elimina solo parte de los gases emitidos por los automóviles en zonas de tráfico pero cuidado, no los elimina del todo, si tu vives en una zona de mucho tráfico vehicular y necesitas eliminar los gases producidos por el tráfico necesitas otro tipo de purificador. En mi caso particular ha resultado excelente compra y si lo recomiendo, estoy por comprar el segundo para la recámara de mis hijos.
We are experiencing extremely high levels of smoke for weeks of the summer due to Forrest fires. This purifier completely removes any hint of smoke from my entire home. My house is 1500 sq/ft, larger than what this is rated for, but it works great. I usually use it on power level 2 and it is a very reasonable volume. Level 3 is loud, but moves a lot of air, so it’s great for when your trying to remove a problem.
This has dramatically reduced the build up of dust on surfaces in our home, and reduced my headaches during the Forrest fire season.
I’ve told family member about it and they went out and bought one too. I highly recommend it.