Candidates for Air Purifier

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Sharp FP-P35CX $139.99
Honeywell Environcaire 18155 $139.99

Common:

• True HEPA filtration with semi-permanent HEPA filter

Pros:
Sharp:
• Permanent pre-filter
• dust sensor
• Set-and-forget function with inverter
• Quieter than Honeywell
Honeywell:
• Activated carbon prefilter
• Supplies easily available
• Mechanically superior over Sharp esp over leaks

Cons:
Sharp:
• Permanent carbon filter optional at $75
Honeywell:
• Can be noisy at higher settings
• Prefilter is disposable, but is cheap ($8.99/2 years)