Air Purifier Buying Guide for Indian Homes (2026)
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Match the purifier to your room size using CADR, insist on a graded HEPA filter, and budget for filter replacements. This guide explains each term and shows what every budget gets you.
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Who needs one
Terms explained
- CADR
Clean air delivered per hour, in cubic metres. Match it to your room size.
- HEPA H13
A filter grade that traps at least 99.95% of fine particles.
- Pre-filter
Catches larger dust and hair and protects the HEPA layer.
What to look for
How much clean air it delivers. Choose one rated for a room larger than yours.
Graded HEPA filters capture very fine particles.
How much to spend
- Under ₹8,000 Bedrooms and small rooms.
- ₹8,000–15,000 Living rooms, app control.
- Above ₹15,000 Large rooms, longer filter life.
Running costs
| Filter replacement | Check the listing for filter price |
| Filter life | Qubo lists up to 9,000 hours |
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Small room
Qubo Q200
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Bedroom
Philips AC0920
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Living room
Philips AC1711
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Also consider
Honeywell 3-in-1 H13
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| Price | ₹ 6,990 | ₹ 8,410 | ₹ 13,549 | – |
| Store | Flipkart | Flipkart | Flipkart | Amazon |
| CADR | 150 m³/h | 250 m³/h | 300 m³/h | Not listed |
| Filter | H13 HEPA | HEPA NanoProtect | 3-layer HEPA | H13 HEPA |
| Room size | 200 sq ft | 690 sq ft | 830 sq ft | Not listed |
| Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Picks by budget and use
Mistakes to avoid
Match the CADR to your room; oversizing only adds noise and cost.
Some ionizers produce ozone. A graded HEPA filter is the safer choice.
Current prices
How we chose
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Compared the options
Compared CADR, filter grade and prices of 20+ purifiers on Flipkart, Amazon and Croma.
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Checked reviews and sources
Owner reviews and expert sources, linked in each section.
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No hands-on testing
We did not test these products ourselves.
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AI-assisted, human-checked
Drafted with AI from our research notes, then checked and edited by our team.
FAQ
What CADR do I need for a 150 sq ft room?
A model rated for at least 200 sq ft gives you some headroom.
Should I run it all day?
During high-pollution weeks, yes, on a lower speed with doors and windows closed.
Will these prices change during sales?
Very likely. Prices shown are checked at the time stated at the top of this page; big sales and bank offers change them often, so check the store page before you buy.
Why is there no price for some products?
For some stores we cannot refresh prices automatically, so we do not show one. Tap the button to see the current price on that store.
Our verdict
Start with your room size, then the filter grade, then the running cost of replacement filters.
Lakshmi is the lead editor at AchhaDeals, covering smartphones, laptops, appliances, and festive deals across India. She researches live pricing, compares configurations across retailers, and reviews every guide before it is published.
Update history 30 Sep 2026: First published
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