Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier review: Breathe easy

Rating: 3.5/5

Air pollution poses significant health risks, with both short-term and long-term exposure linked to respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer. As air quality deteriorates, the use of protective measures like face masks and air purifiers has become increasingly essential. To safeguard our health, investing in an air purifier is now a necessity.

Havells is a known brand in this space as the company offers some affordable and feature-rich air purifiers. Havells recently launched its latest Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier in the country with a price tag of Rs 21,999. The Havells Studio Air Purifier AP 250 is designed to provide clean, breathable air, essential for households in urban areas where pollution levels are often high. We used this air purifier for sometime and here’s our complete review of the same.

Design

Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier will surely leave you impressed with its unique and stylish design. The sleek and modern aesthetics of the air purifier makes a suitable addition to any room without being intrusive. Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier features a compact rectangular build with rounded edges which makes it easy to fit into various spaces be it your living rooms to bedrooms without taking up much space. The air purifier comes in white and grey colour scheme which will complement most interiors.

The user-friendly control panel of Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier is placed on the top. The control panel houses easy touch controls which enable users to easily use the device. The control panel consists of power button, fan speed button, auto mode, night mode and a toggle control. The circular control panel is surrounded by LED light rings which emit different light colours based on the air quality in your room. Along with this, the control panel also indicates the realtime AQI level in the room. The small rectangular remote houses all the essential controls which are present on the main control panel.

The light weight air purifier is easy to move and it consists of two handles on each side with the help of which you can move the purifier easily. The Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier also comes with a remote control which makes it easier for the user to control the device. In all the Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier scores well in the design department and the compact form factor will be liked by many.

Performance

Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 air purifier delivers pretty good performance when it comes to cleaning the air inside your house. The air purifier from Havells offers a powerful filtration system which is designed to tackle multiple airborne pollutants. The air purifier comes equipped with a pre-filter mesh, H1 4 HEPA filter, anti microbial coating, granular activated carbon and TiO2 module. The top part of the air purifier houses an Airlight sealing strip which ensures that the contaminants will remain trapped inside the air purifier once they have been captured. After this the activated carbon filter absorbs the cooking odour, smoke and pet odour. The H1 4 HEPA Filter present in the air purifier traps pet dander, dust mites, airborne bacteria and other fine particles. Lastly, the pre-filter mesh traps large particles such as link, filers and pet fur. Havells Studio Meditate AP 250 offers 6 stage air purification and it promises to remove pollen, bacteria, fungal cold, microbiological impurities and VOCs from the air.

Havells Studio Mediate AP 250 air purifier works with the Sync app which is available on both Android and iOS operating systems. The app makes it easier to control the air purifier and it also offers complete analytics of the air quality in your home. Using the app you can easily control the device remotely and set schedules and monitor the AQI. Along with this, the app will also inform you about filter replacement. You can also control the Havells Studio Mediate AP 250 air purifier via voice commands. We used Amazon Alexa to control the device and it worked really well.

The purifier is designed for rooms up to 250 square feet, making it well-suited for medium-sized rooms. In performance tests, the AP 250 quickly brought down particulate levels, visibly improving air quality within 15-20 minutes of use. We successfully filtered fumes from incense sticks, cooking, and even smoking. Additionally, the purifier effectively reduced odors in the surrounding area. The HEPA filter effectively captures particles as small as 0.3 microns, which is crucial for reducing allergens and fine dust particles that can irritate respiratory systems. Additionally, the activated carbon filter performs well in neutralising odours.

The air purifier has multiple fan speeds, allowing users to customise airflow based on their needs. The higher fan settings provide faster purification but can be slightly noisier, while the lower settings are quiet enough to be used in bedrooms or during sleep. There’s also an auto mode that adjusts fan speed based on the air quality detected. The Havells Studio Mediate AP 250 air purifier also comes with a timer function, enabling users to set it to operate for a specified duration, which is both energy-saving and convenient. The Havells Studio Mediate AP 250 air purifier manages to deliver what it promises.

Verdict

Priced at Rs 21,999, the Havells Studio Air Purifier AP 250 is an impressive addition to the home, especially for users looking to improve indoor air quality in a mid-sized space. Its sleek design allows it to blend seamlessly with home decor, while the user-friendly interface makes it easy to operate. Its efficient six-stage filtration process effectively cleans the surrounding air, providing quick results. For those in need of an effective, easy-to-use air purifier that offers solid value for its price, the Havells Studio Air Purifier AP 250 is a solid choice.