Fresh air is for everyone, outside and in
Let’s play a quick game of word association: If we were to say, “air purifier,” what words immediately spring to mind? The likely responses are things like “HEPA,” “humidifier,” “allergies,” and “asthma.” Notice a theme? Overall, we tend to think of air purifiers as clinical devices, brought in to alleviate sickness or discomfort. On rarer occasion, we might imagine hulking appliances filtering contaminated air in labs, factories, and hospitals.
One can easily assume that the average, healthy, youthful person doesn’t need to worry about filtering their air. Pollution is something that happens outside. Cars, trucks, factories, ozone, and other pollutants are all out there. Our homes are a safe place. Right? Not exactly.
Indoor air is much dirtier than conventional wisdom might imply. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air is anywhere from two to five times as polluted as outdoor air, and the World Health Organization says some 4.3 million people die due to household pollution each year.
In fact, there are more sources of pollution indoors: Outdoor pollutants, like pollen and ozone, come in through open windows; burning candles, cooking, smoking, and other daily activities release particulate matter; and chemicals and manufactured materials, such as plywood and carpet, release potentially dangerous compounds. All that’s before the contaminants that we already know might be there, such as dust, pet dander, carbon monoxide, and lead.
Truth is, even those average, healthy, youthful people can be affected by impure air. While health risks are higher for those with pre-existing conditions like asthma or emphysema (asthma rates in the U.S. are on the rise, by the way), prolonged exposure to airborne contaminants can trigger or contribute to a host of other conditions, as well. Beyond ear, nose, and throat irritation, pollutants can lead to breathing difficulties, a weakened immune system, reduced alertness, and an increased risk of heart disease.
Sometimes the effects are so minor, they can even go unnoticed. Research has shown air quality to have a direct impact on the how we exercise, our ability to concentrate, and how well we sleep.
Now more than ever, people are paying close attention to how they treat their bodies. Clean eating, regular exercise, and the composition of everything from shampoo to household cleaners are big concerns for the health conscious. “You are what you eat,” the old adage goes, but now “you are what you eat, do, and touch.” Clean air is the missing piece of the puzzle: On a given day, we take in more air than any other substance (nearly 3,000 gallons’ worth, in fact). You are what you breathe.
There are plenty of tactics we can use to improve the quality of our air. Venting cooking gases and using fans and HVAC systems to keep air exchanging and circulating can help. But the most practical, and powerful, solution is an air purifier, the burliest of which can clear the air of more than 99 percent of pollutants.
Trouble is, the popular assumptions about purifiers are not entirely unfounded. By and large, the devices, which need to be placed centrally in order to do their best work, evoke mini fridges more than end tables or high-end speakers one would be proud to put on display. Models that make a real difference are typically drab, industrial, loud, and unintuitive to use.
Design-conscious purifiers do exist, but lack the filtration capabilities of more-heavy-duty models. As the market for the devices continues to grow—by some estimates spiking up to 10 percent with each passing year—a balance of performance and design is becoming essential.
Enter Airmega, the smartest, sleekest, quietest, air purifier to date. Building off Coway’s nearly 30 years of experience and R&D, Airmega delivers best-in-class Green True HEPA air filtration in a compact package and includes real-time air monitoring and smartphone integration, so keeping the air clean will never be a chore. And, thanks to a modern design and compact footprint, Airmega homes will be as beautiful as they are healthy.
It’s finally time to breathe deeper.
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1 Airmega air purifiers have been proven to trap dust, pollen, dander in the air based on KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) testing. They have been tested according to the Korea Air Cleaning Association standard (SPS-KACA 002-132:2022 Modified) to measure the 0.01㎛ size of particle removal rate. It was tested on maximum airflow speed in normal room temperature and humidity conditions. The performance may vary in the actual living environment of customers. Tested with Airmega Aim, 50, 100, 150, Tower AP-1216L, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, Icon, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
2Our HEPA filter complies with IEST-RP-CC007 standards at speed level 1 as tested by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance). SGS's test report only reflects SGS's evaluation of the sample and does not reflect the evaluation of the batch of goods from which the sample was taken. Tested with Airmega 100, 150, 160, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 250 Art, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
3 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to JEM 1467: 2015 condition, the concentration of acetic acid was proven to be reduced up to 99.5% in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on actual environment. Tested with Airmega 150, Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
4 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022, showed result of over 99.5% removal rate of common household gases including Ammonia, Acetaldehyde, Acetic acid, Formaldehyde, Toluene, Benzene, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) within 30 minutes. Results may vary in different environments and not all odors or gas particles may be removed. Tested with Airmega MightyS AP-1512HHS, 250S, 300S, 400S, 350, 450
5 Test conducted using Coway Allergen filter media (5×5 cm) placed in a polyethylene bag. The allergen solution and sample were immersed in 2 mL of phosphate buffer (100 ng/mL) prior to the reaction and heat-sealed to specimen size. The reaction was maintained at 4°C for 24 hours. Nichinichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. conducted the test using ELISA to measure allergen concentration. Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
6 Removal rates of Ammonia (NH₃) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) were tested in a 1 m³ chamber under EL608:2023 conditions for 30 minutes. Gas Detector Tubes were used for measurement, and testing was conducted by KCL (Korea Conformity Laboratories). Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
7 Reduction rates of Naphthalene, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide were tested using the Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH in 1㎥ chamber, following JEM-1467:2015 standards. Tests were conducted by Intertek. Actual performance may vary depending on the living environment. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
9 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted with Methyl mercaptan, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric acid in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber with a test time of 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of over 99.5% was achieved. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
10 Tested by the Guangzhou Institute of Microbiology, exposed the filter media to protein solutions for 24 hours under ISO 4333-2022 standard. The results showed strong reduction performance: >99.79% for pollen, >99.60% for dog allergen, >99.90% for cat allergen, and >99.80% for dust mites matter allergen. Actual results may vary depending on room size, airflow, and pollutant levels. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
11 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber for 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of >99.5% was achieved for Formaldehyde and Toluene in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
12 Tested by Intertek. The evaluation was conducted against designated test materials: Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. The test was performed in a sealed 1.0×1.0×1.0 m (1.0 m³) odor chamber at a test room temperature of (23±2)°C (measured between 23.6∼23.9°C) and a test room humidity of (45±5)% R.H. (measured between 40∼48)% Relative Humidity. It met the odor removal rate of ≥99.9% for Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
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