Ion Output
The XJ-3000C and
the Ionic Breeze Quadra air purifier use an air ionizer to produce negative
ions to purify the air. The XJ-3000C ionic air purifier produces a much higher
level of negative ions though.
This is due to
the fact that it uses needlepoint ionization (negative ion-producing
electrode pins), while the Ionic Breeze has only two ionizing wires.
Needlepoints produce far higher negative ion levels than ionizing wires. As a
result, the Surround Air ionizers can produce many more negative ions.
Generally speaking, the higher the ion output, the higher the effectiveness of
an air ionizer.
The stainless
steel, ion-producing needlepoints of the Surround Air ionizer are also far
more durable than the ionizing wires used by the Ionic Breeze. Effect
of Negative Ions
Air Filters versus Metal Collector Plates
The Ionic Breeze
uses a metal collector plate grid to collect particles, while the XJ-3000C
ionic air filter uses a HEPA and activated carbon combination air filter
system. Since the XJ-3000C uses a fan to draw air in, it collects far more
particulate. Plus, the HEPA and activated carbon air filters are far
more absorbent than metal collection plates, preventing trapped particles
from becoming recirculated into the air.
Fan versus No Fan
The Ionic Breeze
is fan-less, making it virtually silent. The XJ-3000C uses a fan that is
fairly quiet (especially on the low setting), making it effective at
drawing a high volume of particulate into its cartridge of air filters.
The fan also circulates the negative ions much more thoroughly
throughout a room or area compared to a fan-less ionic air purifier.
Multiple Air-Cleaning Technologies
The Ionic Breeze
Quadra feature ionization air purification technology, while the Surround Air XJ-3000C
features the following technologies: UV light, air ionization, HEPA filtration,
activated carbon filtration, and optional/programmable ozone purification. The
Ionic Breeze GP, which is priced at $499, features both air ionization and UV
light technologies.
Ozone Control
Both the
XJ-3000C ionic air filter and the Ionic Breeze produce ozone. Ozone has air
cleaning ability, but it can also cause a strong, bleach-like smell, which is
not always wanted. With the XJ-3000C, the ozone can be completely turned
off without having to disable the negative ions, or the air filtration for
that matter. In order to disable the ozone in the Ionic Breeze, it has to be
turned off, taking away the benefit of the negative ions.
The ozone output
of the XJ-3000C can also be set to a significantly higher level than what the
Ionic Breeze can create, making it more effective at removing odors
when needed.
Cost
The XJ-3000C UV,
HEPA, & ionic air purifier is much more affordable, starting at $179. The Ionic Breeze retails at
$350 ($175 for a second refurbished unit). The XJ-3000C UV HEPA & ionic air purifier does
have the HEPA/activated carbon air filter combination cartridge that needs to
be replaced every one to two years, but it costs just $40 per replacement.
Power Consumption
The XJ-3000C UV,
HEPA, & ionic air purifier uses just 40 watts of electricity, which equates
to just a few bucks or so a month in electricity costs. The Ionic Breeze uses
just 10 watts.
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