Vornado AC 500 Ratings
PERFORMANCE - 90%
FEATURES - 95%
DESIGN - 90%
EASE of USE - 90%
91%
VERY GOOD
What we like the most about this model is that it features a powerful air flow, cleaning all the air from a room. Still, although it was designed to be used in small rooms, it delivers a loud operation.
The AC 500 is one of the best air purifiers that you can use to create a safer indoor environment. It was engineered to deliver a great operation without generating any ultraviolet lights or ozone, allowing you to breathe clean, fresh air without exposing yourself to any risks. There are many air purifiers that use ozone-generating ionizers and UV lights to clean the air, but while they clean the air, they also generate ozone, which can cause many respiratory problems. It is a HEPA air filter that can help you improve the quality of your indoor air without causing any damage to your lungs. The only disappointment that we found in it is that it delivers a too loud operation. Based on many customers’ opinion, it can be louder than appliances that are used to clean the air from larger rooms. However, you can adjust its speed so that it can perform in a silent way.
Performance
Although it was built for cleaning the air in small rooms, the Vornado AC 500 can also be used in mid-size rooms. This air purifier combines the power of carbon filters and HEPA filters to deliver a clean air in rooms up to 335 square feet. The HEPA filtration stage has the capacity to capture up to 99.97% of impurities, airborne allergens and particulate matter down to 0.3 microns and larger. Therefore, you won’t longer have to deal with unpleasant allergies and breathing difficulties. Furthermore, it integrates a radial blower and a powerful motor that enables a powerful air circulation, allowing all the air in the room to be purified. That is very important because if an air purifier cannot ensure a powerful circulation, it will only filter the air in its immediate area, allowing the rest of the air pollutants to remain in the room. So, a powerful air flow is absolutely necessary for eliminating all the threats that pose a risk to your health. Due to its 2 stages of filtration, this air purifier is able to remove air contaminants like pollen, dust, pet dander, bacteria, dust mites, mold spores, smoke, but it can also eliminate bad odors.
Specifications Sheet
| Specs | AC 500 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.4” x 13.2” x 11.5” |
| Weight | 16.6 Lbs |
| Area Coverage | 335 Square Feet |
| Noise Level | 69 dB |
| Power | 145W, 220-240V, 50Hz |
| CADR Rating for Smoke | 217 |
| CADR Rating for Pollen | 219 |
| CADR Rating for Dust | 219 |
| Fan Speeds | 4 |
| Filter Type | True HEPA |
| Odor Reducing Filter | Yes |
| Control Panel | LCD Display |
| Timer Function | No |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Features
This air purifier comes with 4 airflow settings that allow you to choose between different types of air cleaning. So, based on your preferences, you can set it to deliver a fast clean, or you can select a less powerful airflow and a silent operation. Furthermore, the auto mode that this device comes with has the capacity to monitor the air quality, and adjust the fan speed based on the level of contaminants that it has detected. Another convenient feature that you can find on it is its sleep mode because it uses a light sensor to lower the noise level when the light in the room is low. Therefore, besides being designed to ensure a safe indoor environment, this air purifier was designed with comfort in mind, too.
Design
The stylish design of the Vornado AC 500 allows you to put it in any room you want, as it can fit perfectly in any type of decor. It has a black finish, so it can contribute to an elegant home design. So, besides helping you to get rid of allergies and enjoy a high-quality air, it can also help you enhance your home by adding a modern touch to your interior design. It measures 11.5 x 13.2 x 27.4 inches, and it weighs 16.6 pounds.
Ease of use
Giving that the air purifier incorporates a filter replacement indicator, you can easily monitor the filters’ life and replace them when the time is right. The LED control panel will display a notification, reminding you that you need to change the filters, so keeping your purifier functional and effective is very simple. Moreover, choosing this air purifying system can be seen as an investment in great performance and reliability, as the product is backed by a 5-year warranty. Therefore, with it, satisfaction is guaranteed.
Pros
✓ Can remove up to 99.97% of airborne particles
✓ Recommended for areas of up to 335 square feet
✓ Tackles particles as small as 0.3 microns
✓ Passes the air through 2 filtration stages
✓ Offers 4 airflow settings to choose between
✓ Stylish design
✓ Intuitive LED control panel
✓ Comes with a 5-year warranty
Cons
✗ Noisy when it operates
Final Thoughts
Just like any top of the line air purifier, the Vornado AC 500 does not only boast a modern, stylish design, but it prides itself on a magnificent performance as well. With it in your home, you won’t have to worry about allergens and other harmful airborne particles lurking in the air anymore as it will handle removing even the smallest of them. The 2-stage filtration that it features is what ensures the best results possible. Also, its great filtration capability will not only leave the indoor air free of dangerous particles, but it will remove unpleasant odors as well, leaving a clean, fresh air behind. Other aspects that impress when taking a closer look at what this elegant air purifier has to offer are the quiet operation that allows you to even place it in the bedroom without worrying that it might present a distraction when it is working, and the durable construction that ensures it is a long-lasting investment.
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How often do the filters of this unit need to be replaced?
The filters of this model generally need to be changed once every 6 to 12 months. But don’t worry about this because the unit has a filter replacement indicator that will tell you exactly when you have to change them.
Do you think that it’s more efficient to set the air purifier on the auto mode?
In case you have smokers and pets in the house, this won’t be an energy efficient solution to go with, but it will surely be the most effective option to go with. On this mode, the unit will automatically detect air pollution levels and change speeds as necessary to ensure that the air remains clean.
Thank you!
I want to place this air purifier in the nursery, but I’m worried that it might be too noisy. Can you please tell me more about this aspect of the unit?
If you go with this air purifier, you will surely be able to place it even in the nursery as it is one of the most ingenious models on the market when it comes to how much noise it produces. The sleep mode feature is what makes it so great, the unit coming with a light sensor that lowers the noise level once the light in the room is low. This means that when you tuck the baby in and dim the lights, the air purifier will automatically switch to sleep mode, producing as little noise as possible.
This is, by far, the best purchase that I have ever made! The unit does a fantastic job at clearing the unpleasant smells in my home, and I have never felt so good health-wise as I do since it’s by my side.
I was surprised by the 91% rating at first, but now that I’ve been using the purifier for a while, I completely understand why you rated it so well. The HEPA filtration really makes a big difference, and it’s intuitive to use.
How wide of an area can it cover?
The maximum room/space size where you can use it is 335 square feet. Anything more causes it to cease functioning at its peak level.
Through how many filtration stages does it pass the air indoors?
It passes the air through 2 filtration stages. One where an active carbon filter is used to combat unpleasant odors, and the other where the HEPA filter tends to the removal of all-size particles which might present a danger to your health.