The air purification arena is populated by numerous brands and models that offer a dizzying array of features, benefits, and price points. Potential customers, including business owners, regularly sift through online air purifier reviews. Most often, they compare different brands’ offerings to find the best-performing device.
However, comparing two different models from the same brand isn’t as common. An October 2020 YouTube video, in which MaxTech compared the new Molekule Air Pro to the original Molekule Air, provides some helpful observations for businesses considering a Molekule purchase.
MaxTech’s Molekule Review
Molekule asked MaxTech to review Air Pro and compare it to the original Molekule Air. Molekule also sponsored the YouTube video. The company didn’t tell MaxTech what to say but did ask him not to make any false performance claims.
MaxTech has used Molekule Air in his home for over a year, so his observations relate to that environment. His comments on how he plans to incorporate his Molekule Air Pro into his 900-950 square foot open concept living space may also be relevant to businesses with up to 1,000 square feet of indoor space. Examples include professional offices, retail stores, medical practices, and restaurants.
Molekule Air Pro
Description and Dimensions
Molekule Air Pro’s cylindrical shape and anodized aluminum casing give it a sleek-looking profile. In fact, it looks like a stylish piece of décor that would fit into any business setting.
Air Pro comes in its own bag, and the PECO-Filter has extra packaging around it. The box also contains set-up instructions and a user manual. When removed from its box, Air Pro has an impressive presence. This air purifier is clearly the largest of Molekule’s three models, measuring 23 inches tall and 11 inches in diameter. Air Pro and Air are the same height, although Air Pro is somewhat larger in diameter. Air Pro weighs 22.9 pounds, but the user can easily move it around using the vegan leather carrying strap.
Performance
Molekule uses patented PECO technology (or Photo Electrochemical Oxidation technology) to capture and destroy a number of potentially harmful particulate substances. To do this, Air Pro’s multilayer PECO-Filter uses UV light to activate a catalyst that breaks down the particulates’ molecular structures. In contrast, many of Molekule’s competitors use HEPA technology to trap (but not destroy) the particulates.
The Molekule website states that the Molekule Air Pro traps and destroys viruses, mold, bacteria, allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other chemicals in the air. This efficient device also annihilates tobacco smoke, bacteria spores, and airborne staphylococcus.
Air Pro’s biggest selling point is the large amount of air that it moves and filters. In fact, the device filters almost three times as much air as the original Air in the same amount of time. To illustrate Air Pro’s effectiveness, MaxTech mentioned that Spokane, Washington, experienced high smoke pollution from the region’s fall 2020 wildfires.
Molekule Air Pro and Air: Comparing the Two Models
Molekule Air Pro and Air utilize the same PECO technology. However, the new Air Pro has several notable differences from its predecessor.
Sensors
Air Pro includes a sophisticated sensor that allows fine-tuned detection of particle size, a feature not currently available with the Air. Air Pro harnesses finely tuned sensor capability to detect and categorize particles into three sizes, from PM10 (pollen) and PM2.5 (dust), to smaller than PM1 (smoke), and down to particles 0.3 microns in size. This breakdown helps increase people’s understanding of what particles are potentially in the air they are breathing.
Filtration System
Much like Molekule Air Mini+, the Air Pro’s Pre-Filter and PECO-Filter are combined into one multi-layer PECO-Filter.
Air Pro’s PECO-Filter should be replaced every six months, and an auto-ship program is available, known as auto-refills. That also applies to Air, although Air’s user must also replace the Pre-Filter every three months.
Filtration Speed
Molekule Air Pro contains a larger Pre-Filter around its PECO-Filter. This configuration means that it can filter the air more quickly than Air.
Fan Speed and Noise
Air Pro has some notable fan speed-related advantages over Air. First, Air Pro offers six fan speeds and two Auto Protect modes. This enables it to adjust the fan speed for the particle size and load, a feature not included with the Air. At Air Pro’s quietest setting, it operates more quietly than Air. In addition, Air Pro generates less noise than Air at the loudest setting, even though Air Pro moves considerably more air.
Touch-Screen Display
Molekule Air Pro features a larger touch screen than Air, enabling increased information display. The user can view air quality data, change the fan speed settings, and get the updated filter status. The user can also adjust the settings remotely using their smartphone.
More on Molekule: Cleaner Air for Business Customers
It’s important to note that no air purifier can completely reduce the risk of exposure to viruses. But businesses of all types continue to face challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep patrons safe, companies use social distancing measures, supplemented by widespread hand sanitizer use—these, along with using PPE and following medical recommendations from government bodies, are all methods that Molekule endorses publicly. Molekule Air Pro can enhance these efforts by removing contaminants and purifying the air in spaces up to 1,000 square feet. Even better, the user can transport Air Pro between spaces. To learn more about Air Pro’s advantages, visit the Molekule website.
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