Breathe Easy with Dyson: A Comprehensive Look at the New Purifier Cool and Purifier Hot+Cool

Air quality deterioration is a significant issue in India, especially in metropolitan regions and during festivals and winter months. Whether due to hazardous emissions, agricultural stubble burning, or seasonal allergens, simply opting to keep your windows open for a few hours each day can invite detrimental air into your living space, potentially impacting your health. An effective air purifier can assist in ensuring that the air inside your home is cleaner, contributing to better and healthier breathing.

In India, there’s a broad range of air purifiers available across various price brackets, but the premium category tends to garner the most intrigue when considering design, features, and functionality. Dyson holds a prominent position in this premium market segment, having recently introduced its latest range of air purifiers known as the Dyson Purifier series. Starting pricing is at Rs. 39,015, and it includes two models in India: the Dyson Purifier Cool and the pricier Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool, which retails for Rs. 50,310. What are the offerings of these air purifiers, and how do they perform in real-world usage? Explore further in this review.

The Dyson Purifier Cool is the less expensive option among the two models, providing air purification along with fan cooling.

 

Design and Features of Dyson Purifier Cool and Purifier Hot+Cool

The new Purifier models from Dyson closely resemble the Dyson Pure series unveiled in India back in 2019. These units utilize the innovative bladeless fan technology by the company, featuring a hollow, capsule-shaped upper section and a cylindrical base that contains the majority of the electrical components, filters, and the display interface.

The Rs. 39,015 Dyson Purifier Cool differentiates itself visually from the Rs. 50,310 Purifier Hot+Cool; its capsule section is slightly taller, contributing to an overall height of 1,050mm compared to the 764mm of Hot+Cool. Furthermore, the Cool variant is narrower and lighter than its Hot+Cool counterpart.

Both models can be found through Dyson’s various channels in India, including their official website, physical demonstration stores, major multi-brand outlets, and online shopping platforms. Dyson provided me with both models in White/Silver, but they are also available in a Black/Nickel finish in India.

Another important distinction is that the Purifier Cool uses a standard 6A plug, whereas the Purifier Hot+Cool requires a larger 16A plug, necessitating a compatible socket for operation. This is something to consider when purchasing, as you’ll need to ensure proximity to the correct power source.

Aside from these variations, both models share a similar aesthetic. Each device is equipped with a single button to turn it on or off, and there’s a hatch at the base for easy access to the air filters. Their 1.8m power cables provide ample length for flexible placement in your room.

The HEPA and carbon filters will require periodic replacements, and you can monitor their remaining lifespan via the Dyson Link app if it’s set up. You can operate both the Dyson Purifier Cool and Purifier Hot+Cool without app and Wi-Fi setup by utilizing the included remote control.

Regular filter replacements are necessary for effective air purification.

 

Each unit comes with a remote, which utilizes a pre-installed button cell battery for power. The remotes differ slightly between the two models, with the Purifier Hot+Cool remote featuring additional buttons for controlling heating settings and toggling between heating and cooling modes. The remotes are magnetized, allowing for secure placement on top of the air purifiers when not in use.

Just below the capsule-shaped fan segment on each unit is a small color display that relays operational information. The fan speed is always indicated at the top, while the lower section of the display shows various statistics and data such as air quality graphs, PM2.5 and PM10 measurements, volatile organic compounds and Nitrogen Dioxide levels, ambient temperature and humidity readings, filter lifespan, and whether the air purifier is connected to Wi-Fi.

The Dyson Purifier Cool and Purifier Hot+Cool can be set to oscillate, allowing them to distribute air across a larger area. There are preset oscillation angle options of 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, and 350 degrees. Alternatively, you can set them to be stationary if you prefer. Additionally, the direction of the air vent can be adjusted; both models can direct air forward or from their sides, with the forward configuration enhancing their effectiveness as fans.

Dyson Purifier Cool, Purifier Hot+Cool App

The Dyson Purifier series offers app integration, courtesy of the Dyson Link app (accessible on iOS and Android). This functionality allows you to remotely control the devices and access data from your smartphone wherever you are, as long as they’re connected to your home Wi-Fi. You can manage multiple Dyson devices from the same app.

All the information displayed on the purifiers’ small screens is available in much greater detail in the app, along with fast controls and a virtual remote that mimics the physical remote’s features. You can set schedules, adjust settings, check the filter life, and update the device firmware directly through the app.

The Dyson Link app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

 

Voice command functionalities can be configured via the app, and the Dyson Purifier series is compatible with Google Assistant, Siri, and Amazon Alexa. I configured my review units with Alexa and Google Assistant, executing commands through an Amazon Echo Show (3rd Gen) and a Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. Each purifier conveniently appeared in both the Google Home and Amazon Alexa apps as devices associated with my home.

The Night Mode on the Dyson Purifier series dims the device displays, lowers fan speed for quieter operation, and allows you to set a timer for its runtime before entering standby mode, with options ranging between one to eight hours.

Dyson Purifier Cool, Purifier Hot+Cool Performance

The impact of an active air purifier on its environment might not be readily apparent. Enhanced air quality should contribute to better health, leading to a perception of ease in breathing and a decrease in allergic responses to airborne irritants such as dust or pollen. An air purifier draws in air laden with particulate matter, utilizes its filters to eliminate harmful substances, and subsequently releases clean, filtered air back into the room.

For my review, I primarily operated the Dyson Purifier Cool in my residence, setting up the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool in a different location for occasional use. As indicated by its name, the Hot+Cool version has the capability to heat air before disseminating it, making it ideal for chilly environments where it can raise the room temperature to comfortable levels.

The heating function draws more power, necessitating the Hot+Cool model’s larger 16A plug and a compatible socket for usability. While it can elevate your room temperature above ambient conditions, it does not cool to the extent of an air conditioner when set to a lower temperature. You can deactivate the heating feature and rely solely on the fan for purification and air circulation at room temperature.

The Dyson Purifier Cool solely offers ‘cooling’ but this should not be mistaken for air conditioning; this model merely circulates purified air at the ambient temperature. It operates simply by taking in air and filtering it, thus requiring less power and functioning with a standard 6A socket.

The remote for the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool features additional buttons for controlling heating functions and setting desired temperatures.

 

Air purification efficacy was rapid; according to the Dyson Purifier Cool’s metrics, it could elevate a room with initially ‘poor’ air quality (PM2.5 and PM10 levels around 70 micrograms per square meter) to ‘good’ levels (below 30 micrograms per square meter) within approximately 25-30 minutes.

It operated effectively even when a window was slightly ajar on less polluted days, though significant outdoor pollution naturally hampers performance; using it in such conditions may be counterproductive. I did notice a marked improvement in air quality after the purifier operated for several hours, and the fan’s action contributed positively to the room ambience.

Volatile organic compounds, emitted during practices like cooking or derived from cosmetics, paint, and adhesives, sometimes registered on the Dyson Purifier’s readings, albeit these levels quickly returned to zero. Nitrogen Dioxide levels did not register during my experience, but the Purifier series is engineered to filter these out as well.

With fan speeds of four or lower (out of a possible ten), both devices operate quite quietly. At speeds five or six, the gentle whir of the fan is audible from a short distance, while at levels seven and above, the noise escalates noticeably, akin to that of a table fan; however, these higher speeds enhance cooling or heating performance.

Utilizing the forward-facing vents is optimal for cooling, while the side vents facilitate quicker distribution of purified air throughout the room, making them effective for heating when using the Purifier Hot+Cool. Oscillation also aids in the rapid dispersal of air, but you might prefer a direct airflow for personal comfort if employing either model as a fan.

Conclusion

The Dyson Purifier lineup is certainly not budget-friendly; starting at Rs. 39,000, these are high-end air purifiers costing significantly more than standard options available from brands like Xiaomi, Philips, and Realme. Nonetheless, the demand for indoor air purifiers is growing due to worsening air quality in urban centers, and Dyson’s offerings excel in this aspect.

These two models work quickly, efficiently, and operate relatively quietly. They are straightforward to use, whether via the remote, the Dyson Link app, or simply by pressing the power button. Within this price range, competition is minimal, and there’s nothing that rivals the aesthetics and performance of the Dyson Purifier Cool and Purifier Hot+Cool. The pricier Hot+Cool version additionally doubles as an air heater, making it valuable for colder seasons in many regions of India. If you’re in the market for a premium air purifier, the Dyson Purifier series deserves your consideration.

Ratings (out of 10):

Design: 9
Performance: 9
VFM: 6
Overall: 8

Pros:

• Attractive design
• User-friendly remote control
• Robust app with voice command capabilities
• The Hot+Cool model also functions as a heater
• Efficient, quick, and quiet air purification

Cons:

• High cost
• Hot+Cool model requires a 16A socket

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