Coway Airmega AP-1512HH True HEPA Air Purifier with Air Quality Monitoring, Auto Mode, Timer, Filter Indicator, Eco Mode

I gave this to a relative and have visited since and found the machine on but utterly silent and the smell of the home much improved, two nice benefits to an air-cleaning machine.

The auto feature is wonderful as it operates at a near-silent level most of the time. With allergies prevalent in the family, we’ve noticed a true difference in interior air quality.

Works great!

I previously bought BluAir, loved their products but, their customer service became nonexistent recently. A neighbor suggest this brand. This is way cheaper and love this purifier. It’s sleeker, works well and quieter. Very pleased.

This air purifier works super well and helps clean the air in my ~850 square foot home occupied by two people and two cats. I noticed a difference immediately, and let it run on high for the first day I got it. I leave it in my living room which is where I spend most of my time. I am sneezing way less and dont have as bad of a morning cough anymore. If you have a large home or multiple stories, dont buy a larger air purifier -- get 2 of these and spread them out. Larger air purifiers are not more effective. Design wise, I think this is the best looking air purifier available. Its barely audible on level 1, and makes a very pleasing air blowing noise with no fan motor noise on level 2, which are the most commonly used settings. On level 3 it moves a crazy amount of air and is of course pretty loud, but I only set it to that when Im actively cleaning or cooking. I leave the ionizer on all the time. The EPA test results on the energy star certification shows it does not create any detectible ozone, which mirrors Coways claim. Also, some older reviews show people covering the air quality light with tape. This light can be turned off by holding down the ionizer button for three seconds. I added some thick felt furniture pads to the bottom to reduce any noise transfer into my wood floor and to help keep it from sliding around when its on high. I think that is something that should have come with it. Otherwise the overall design and quality are excellent. Hopefully this lasts many years with no issues.

I work indoors. This makes a noticable difference. Also like the adjustable settings. I think this is a good purchase.

I bought this because weve been sniffling around the house for months. As soon as we installed the unit and ran it on a regular basis, the air just started smelling fresher and I have much less problems with my runny nose. Its also great at taking cooking smells out of the air quickly. I also have a friend who smokes indoors when she visits. Normally we would have to Febreeze the entire house after a visit but since we got the unit, that hasnt been an issue. Its a great little unit.

Until you use this hepa filter! I’m amazed at how well this works, how it automatically turns up or down based on air quality, how quiet it is at low setting, and how quickly it cleans the air! Very user friendly product, very happy so far! I can see why NY Times Wirecutter recommended it so highly!

I did notice a huge difference first time I let it run not so much after but I guess that means it was working. It does catch when something has been sprayed in the air so it’s definitely reading the air in the room. Great product.

I got my first Airmega back in September, and I snagged a 2nd one thanks to a Black Friday deal in mid-November. Obviously, I really liked the first unit which we use in our living room. It cleans the air on the same level as my old Rabbit Minus A2 which is now approaching 14 years old (for real, I just checked my order history here since I bought it on Amazon in 2009 ), and the Rabbit looks and runs like new (Im amazed how well it has held up). However, unlike the Rabbit, this Coway Airmega has much more affordable filter replacement options and has the added benefit of turning the ionizer on/off. I usually like to keep it on myself (makes the air smell crisper), but it is nice to have the ability to toggle it on/off. Seemingly able to clean as well as my Rabbit and operate at a similar noise level, I didnt see the need to spend hundreds more on another brand. About the noise: the Airmega operates at a very acceptable noise level when on level 2. I keep it there for the most part since its not loud while still moving a ton of air (blows your hair up if you lean over it). If were vacuuming and cleaning, I bump it up to the max, and it sounds more like a vacuum cleaner at that level. Fine by me since you can feel its moving a massive amount of air, and thats what I want when were cleaning and dust is flying, my dogs dander and hair is getting shaken up into the air, etc... this thing has resulted in nearly no dust in the living area around it. It really sucks up the junk floating about. It isnt the prettiest thing in the world but you could absolutely do worse, and at least it has a fairly slim profile. Were able to tuck it behind a recliner where you dont even see it (in a corner), and thanks to the low noise level, no visitors even realize its there. The lowest level is extremely quiet, but it moves such little air, I cant imagine it being useful. Thats the curse with all these units, even my much more expensive Rabbit. Whisper quiet at low levels is nice, but if I can feel more air pressure exhaling out of my nose than from whats coming out of the unit, Ill opt for a bit more noise. The reason I listed this as 2 stars is because on one hand, I couldnt bring myself to putting it at 1 star given how great the filtration is and the low noise from the unit. Those are huge positives for me and especially given the price point. But, what kills this for me is an apparent lack of support by the manufacturer. I found that out recently when I accidentally tore a hole in the pre-filter, meaning the piece that comes with the unit and is washable, not the filters that you buy as a pack and replace as needed. The pre-filter is apparently not sold by anyone on earth other than Coway, and despite having it listed on their website, its been sold out for weeks. I suspect much longer since I see reviews here mentioning the exact same problem. I contacted their support on the website, asking when will this be back in stock? I was sent a robotic, unhelpful response, a scripted paragraph about how my order (I dont have an order, thats kind of the issue here...I want to make one) will end up canceled if the out of stock item does not end up coming back in stock, and that they dont know when or IF the item will ever come back in stock. It reads like a very generic message they send for any questions about out of stock items, so I really dont know if this is an indication they never plan to produce more pre-filters or....maybe they randomly will one day and by luck Ill open the website at that exact moment to happen to buy one before its gone again? Yeah, that kills it for me. If I cant get another pre-filter, Im not going to keep replacing the replaceable filters. Ill get another air purifier that has actual manufacturer support. The whole point of the pre-filter is that it serves to collect the big stuff coming in to your purifier before it hits your replaceable filters. With a gaping hole in my pre-filter, all kinds of stuff is getting sucked right in and up against the replaceable filters, both reducing air flow and killing the life of my filters (and making them less effective). Simple little hole, big problem. My Rabbit Minus A2 pre-filter, on the other hand, is original. Its never torn a hole, and Ive cleaned it who knows how many of times, not necessarily gently either. Its far superior to the quality of the Airmega pre-filter. Will the Airmega even turn on 14 years from now? Ill never know since Ill have disposed of it well before then. So, as much as I love this unit, I dont love this brand, and Ill move on once my filters expire. Theres better, more dedicated brands out there who will gladly continue to sell you replacement parts for as long as youll buy them.