The Blueair Classic 480i is yet another air purifier that enters a crowded market space. Commanding a premium over the competition, the Classic 480i has an imposing size and an almost industrial build. So how much of an improvement is it over the competition? Let's find out in our review. Design While the likes of Xiaomi and Dyson have gone for devices that either hide away in your living room or become a statement piece themselves, the Blueair Classic 480i is a big honking device made of galvanized steel with large industrial style vents. The air purifier is anything but compact but the white and grey construction is inconspicuous enough to not be an eyesore. We like the fact that the only visible indication is a light within the Blueair logo. All controls are hidden away under a flap which makes sure that there are no distracting lights. The flap hides away an indicator for WiFi connectivity, a capacitive key that toggles fan speed. There are indicators for filter status, PM2.5 levels and VOCs. Changing filters on the Blueair Classic 480i is a straightforward process. The side panel opens up easily and the filter simply slides out. Changing the Blueair Smokestop Filter is as easy ...
Monday 2 April 2018
Blueair Classic 480i Air Purifier Review
The Blueair Classic 480i is yet another air purifier that enters a crowded market space. Commanding a premium over the competition, the Classic 480i has an imposing size and an almost industrial build. So how much of an improvement is it over the competition? Let's find out in our review. Design While the likes of Xiaomi and Dyson have gone for devices that either hide away in your living room or become a statement piece themselves, the Blueair Classic 480i is a big honking device made of galvanized steel with large industrial style vents. The air purifier is anything but compact but the white and grey construction is inconspicuous enough to not be an eyesore. We like the fact that the only visible indication is a light within the Blueair logo. All controls are hidden away under a flap which makes sure that there are no distracting lights. The flap hides away an indicator for WiFi connectivity, a capacitive key that toggles fan speed. There are indicators for filter status, PM2.5 levels and VOCs. Changing filters on the Blueair Classic 480i is a straightforward process. The side panel opens up easily and the filter simply slides out. Changing the Blueair Smokestop Filter is as easy ...
