11 Best Air Purifiers in Malaysia | Best of Home 2023

Pollution levels in cities have been bad, but did you know that the air quality in your home can also be bad as well? In fact, research shows that indoor air pollutants can be more dangerous than outdoor air pollutants. From cooking residue, fungal spores, to paints and varnishes, the air we breathe indoors can potentially be more polluted than outdoors. If you are concerned about health or have someone at home with asthma, you may want to get an air purifier for clean air at home. Air purifiers nowadays come with various features and functions, with an extensive range to select from. How do you go about selecting the best air purifier in Malaysia then? In this Best of Home series, we introduce the 11 Best Air Purifiers in Malaysia, sharing quality recommendations that will suit your lifestyle and budget. 

This article was last updated on 24 January 2023 

Best Air Purifiers in Malaysia

1. Sterra Breeze™ Air Purifier

Sleek air purifier at value for money price point

There’s nothing more important than keeping your family healthy. The Sterra Breeze™ lets you do that and more, by eliminating up to 99.97% of all airborne pollutants at home using a powerful, medical-grade 3-in-1 HEPA Filter. This highly efficient air purifier delivers 400 m3/hr of clean air, which is more than enough to purify and clean the air of a 3 to 4 room flat. Even better, it helps to purify air even in spaces with poor ventilation!

Ideal for pet-friendly homes

If you have fur babies at home, you will know all about the distinctive odour that comes in every household with pets. Luckily, the Sterra Breeze™ neutralises foul odour from pets using its proven effective Activated Carbon filter layer. This way, it will not matter anymore even if you have dozens of playful (yet adorable) pets at home!

Whisper quiet – perfect for baby nurseries

The Sterra Breeze™ will still be perfect for you even if you do not have fur babies, but actual babies. This air purifier uses a robust and silent VX motor, which goes as low as 20dB on its lowest fan settings, so it is as silent as a soft whisper when it operates. Even babies (and light sleepers!) will not have a problem falling asleep with it! If you want a soothing, calming effect at night – simply turn the air purifier’s night light toggle on and you will drift off to dreamland much easily. It is quite easy to use as well, thanks to its smart and user-friendly touch panel.

If you want to take your air purifier up a notch, we also recommend upgrading your Sterra Breeze™ into its UV variant. With this upgrade, not only will you get to destroy more bacteria and viruses in the air, but also save more money on utility bills since it consumes more than 40% lower electricity than others. It also lets you save space as it takes 52.2% lesser footprint than your usual UV air purifiers. Best of all, you can carry it around with much ease since it comes with a handle and weighs less than you expect. 

Why buy this:

• Powerful, medical-grade air purifier
• Ideal for family homes
• Easy to operate 
• Sleek, modern, and minimalistic design
• Value for money

2. Dyson Pure Cool™ Air Purifier Fan TP00

Best overall

Dyson is often the first brand that comes to our mind when talking about air purifiers – it has long been a well-known, reliable brand in the industry. This Dyson Pure Cool™ TP00 is more than just an air purifier; it also functions as a cooler fan to cool down your room with a powerful stream of purified airflow. This fan oscillates up to 70°, which is effective to reach the whole corner of the room, and can be adjusted as you want it. 

Combining HEPA and Activated Carbon filter for a complete purification

As for the air purification, it combines 360° Glass HEPA and Activated carbon filter for a complete air cleaning solution. The HEPA is effective at removing allergens and pollutants as small as 0.1 microns, while the carbon filter is great against odour, gases and chemical pollutants such as formaldehyde and leads from your furniture and wall paints. Even better, it uses Air Multiplier technology that draws pollutants from throughout the room to its filter, thus ensuring your room’s air is fully purified. 

Easy to operate for anyone in your home

This Dyson Pure Cool™ TP00 is easy to operate. It comes with a remote control, upon which you can choose between 10 speeds, Night Mode, and the fan direction. It’s an excellent air purifier overall, with a good ability to remove a variety of home air pollutants, doesn’t take a lot of space, is easy to clean with a simple wipe of a cloth, and operates quietly if you want to place it in your bedroom. Moreover, the sleek white and silver finish also complements any modern home decor. 

Why buy this:

• Combines HEPA and carbon filter
• Has a cooling fan option
• Air Multiplier technology to draw pollutants to its filter
• Easy to operate
• Compact and stylish

3. Philips AC3033/30 Air Purifier Series 3000I

For quick air purification

If there’s one word to describe this Philips Air Purifier Series 3000I, it’s ‘quick’. With a clean delivery rate of 520 m³/h, it can easily purify a 20m² room size in just less than 6 minutes. And, while it doesn’t have an air cooling function like Dyson TP00 above, it does generate airflow to a 360° direction, so the purified air can reach every corner of the room. In its maximum capability, this Philips air purifier can purify a room of up to 135m². 

3 filters combination against any type of home air pollutants

As a premium air purifier, this Philips Air Purifier Series 3000I is equipped with three filters: a pre-filter, NanoProtect HEPA, and activated carbon filter. Therefore, it’s great against any type of home air pollutants, whether it’s bacteria, viruses, dust, odour, haze, and any other chemical pollutants such as VOCs and leads. In fact, it’s also great for those with allergies, because it has been certified by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation. 

Low energy use 

Using it is easy – there’s not too much to learn for anyone in your home. There’s an Auto mode, 4 manual speed levels, and a Sleep mode with dimmed lights which can be useful if you place it in your bedroom. What’s great is it only uses as little as 55W energy to operate, so your electricity bill won’t go up too much. 

Like other air purifiers, you’ll need to replace it frequently (between 6 months to 1 year usage), but there’s a smart filter indicator that will remind you when it’s time for filter replacement. Stylish and modern in design, this Philips Air Purifier Series 3000I can also be accessed via CleanHome+ app in your smartphone, allowing you to track your home air quality in real-time, and receive alerts when the pollution level is alarming . 

Why buy this:

• Stylish look
• 3 filters for overall air purification 
• Good for people with allergies
• Low energy use
• And requires as little as 55W energy to operate, 
• CleanHome+ app

4. Blueair Air Purifier Blue 3410

Easiest to use

Apart from Dyson, Blueair is also a big name in the air purifying industry – it’s even mentioned by Healthline as one of the best air purifier brands today. What’s great about this Blueair Blue™ 3410 is it’s pretty cheap in the premium air purifier category, yet its quality is still comparable with its more expensive counterparts. It’s fast, super easy to use (the easiest to use!), and it’s suitable for a large room. In fact, it’s capable of filtering air for a room as large as 36m² in just 12 minutes. 

A simple one-button operation

What’s really different about this Blueair Blue™ 3410 is it’s a one-button operation device. Yes, there’s only one button available – no manual setting – so it’s easy to use, and is an ideal choice for busy people or if you have elderly people at home. Moreover, there’s still LED lights on its top panel that changes colour to indicate your home air quality level. 

HEPASilent™ filtration: quicker and quieter

In addition to using a pre-filter and carbon filter, what also sets it apart is it uses a HEPASilent™ filtration technology. This unique HEPA filter type is not only effective to remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles, but it’s also quicker and quieter compared to standard HEPA filtration. Thus, making it an ideal choice for a bedroom placement. Plus, it comes in a compact and sleek design, and would fit well in a minimalist home decor. 

Why buy this:

• Easy to use with one-button operation
• LED lights air quality indicator
• Quiet operation
• Sleek and minimalist design

5. Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro

Good value for money

Xiaomi might be well-known for its smartphone and mobile devices, but its home appliances also are some of the best value for money around. And this Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro is one of them. At around RM1000 price mark (at the time of writing), this air purifier can handle a room between 35m² to 60m², and has a fast clean air delivery rate of 500m³/h. Xiamo claims it can purify a 30m² bedroom in just 11 minutes, or 40m² living room in just 15 minutes, which is pretty impressive for the price. 

An air ioniser to charge harmful particles such as bacteria and viruses

Although the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro doesn’t use HEPA filter, its 3-in-1 filter also includes an activated carbon and an ioniser. While the activated carbon is great at reducing odour, smoke, and VOCs, the ionsier charges harmful particles in the air using negative ions, which then would ‘deactivate’ them. These particles include bacteria, viruses, and dust. However, it’s not pretty effective in removing large particles such as pollen and house dust allergens (you’ll need a HEPA filter if that’s your priority). 

A sleek OLED touch-screen control panel and smart mobile app control

Comes in a sleek, stylish design, the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro has an OLED touch-screen panel that provides real-time display of your home air quality, and buttons to choose the speed option, Auto Mode and Night Mode. You can also operate it using the Mi Home App and voice control in your smartphone. Plus, it’s also weather-resistant and has a great build quality. 

Why buy this:

• Good value for money
• Suitable for 35m² to 60m² room size
• Has an air ioniser 
• OLED Touch Screen
• Can be operated using smartphone

6. Sharp Air Purifier SHP-FPJ40LW

Made for small space

If you live in a smaller space – like an apartment or a minimalist house – buying an air purifier with a large room capability is just a waste of money and electricity. Go for something efficient instead, like this Sharp Air Purifier SHP-FPJ40LW that’s specifically designed for a small minimalist home. This air purifier has a coverage area of up to 30m² in size, and only uses 23W power in its maximum capability – even lower in a low or sleep mode!

Sharp’s signature Plasmacluster technology

This Sharp Air Purifier SHP-FPJ40LW is equipped with three filters: a pre-filter, HEPA filter and Sharp’s innovative Plasmacluster technology. While working in a similar way like the previous Xiaomi ioniser, Sharp’s Plasmacluster doesn’t produce ozone (confirmed by the Malaysian Ministry of Health), and is more effective against viruses, bacteria, microbes and allergens. In addition, it also has a Haze Mode to specifically reduce haze and smoke particles to keep your home air feel a lot fresher. 

Why buy this:

• Specially designed for small space
• Low energy use
• HEPA filter and Sharp’s innovative Plasmacluster technology
• Also has a Haze mode

7. Dyson Purifier Cool ™ Autoreact Air Purifier Fan TP7A

Best premium

If you’re open to spending more for the best quality air purifier possible, this Dyson TP7A might be a perfect choice for you. Sure, it looks similar to Dyson TP00 and has some similarities, but it’s a lot more capable and has more interesting features. For starters, this TP7A model offers a wider fan oscillation with choices between 45, 90, 180, and 350-degree, compared to TP00 that only has 70-degree oscillation. 

Upgraded HEPA H13 Filter with a fully sealed design

Furthermore, this TP7A model also uses an upgraded HEPA H13 filter, which has better effectiveness in capturing at least 99.95% pollutants down to PM 0.1 in size. What’s better is the HEPA H13 standard also ensures that the whole appliance is fully sealed, so any dust and particles that go inside stays inside – it’s a no-leak guarantee – so there are no harmful particles going back to the air. 

Smart Autoreact algorithm

Another plus point of the TP7A model is the Autoreact technology. Equipped with three sensors, it will automatically – and constantly – analyse the air in your home, which then accurately reacts in the most optimal way to keep your home air purifier all the time. In addition, this TP7A model is also effective for up to 81m² room size. 

While this newer TP7A model has more features and better capabilities, both Dyson TP7A and Dyson TP00 models are effective air purifiers, and are certified asthma and allergy-friendly. For some, this more expensive TP7A can be too much of a spending, but if you live in a large home and want something that’s really effective to keep the air safe for your family, it’s still worth considering. 

Why buy this:

• One of the best premium air purifiers
• Upgraded HEPA H13 filter
• Fully sealed design
• Autoreact technology
• Ideal for up to 81m² room size

8. Sharp Plasma Cluster Air Purifier with Humidifying KCG40LW

Air purifier and humidifier at once

People who live in a dry climate, with a dryer air humidity, are more prone to respiratory conditions and skin problems, which is why it’s essential to keep an optimal humidity level in your home air. If that’s the case for you, this Sharp KCG40LW air purifier can be your ultimate solution. Not just an air purifier, it’s also equipped with a humidifier. 

However, instead of working independently, its humidifier and air purifier functions work together to control  impurities, odours, temperature, and humidity of the air in the room. While this gives it a wider functionality compared to standard air purifiers, note that it’s only equipped with Sharp Plasmacluster technology without a HEPA filter. So, if you have someone with allergies in your home, it’s still best to go for the one with HEPA filter, and get a separate humidifier. 

This Sharp KCG40LW air purifier is suitable for up to 28m² room size. 

Why buy this:

• With an additional humidifier function
• Sharp Plasmacluster technology
• Up to 28m² room size

9. SwissThomas Air Purifier Ion Negative Cleaner

Best budget

If you’re on a budget, this SwissThomas Air Purifier is a life saver. It’s cheap, with only under RM500 mark, and it’s pretty effective at purifying a standard home air pollution. The manufacturer even claims that it has a coverage of up to 50m². 

4-stage filtration system

Though the filter is smaller, this SwissThomas air purifier is equipped with a 4 stages filtration system, including a pre-filter, HEPA, photocatalyst, and activated carbon filter. Therefore, it targets most pollutants that may exist in your home, whether it’s bacteria, formaldehyde, odour, and common allergens. 

This air purifier also features a digital panel and touch-control, which contribute to its modern look. There you can choose speed options, operational modes, and get notified with a filter replacement alarm. In addition, it comes with a 2 years warranty, which is a good deal considering its low price. 

Why buy this:

• Budget-friendly price
• 4-stage filtration system
• Sleek digital panel with touch-control
• 2 years warranty

10. Medklinn Versa 45 Air + Surface Sterilizer

Best for travel

Make sure to inhale clean air wherever you go with the Medklinn Versa 45 Air + Surface Sterilizer. Super light at only 220g and easy to carry, this compact air purifier can impressively purify the air in a room or space up to 450 square feet or 42m². Whether you are on a train, plane, or staying in a hotel, you can always inhale purified and clean air with the Medklinn purifier.

Easy to maintain

It is easy to maintain with a replaceable cartridge. The LED light will blink to remind you to replace the cartridge, so you do not have to worry that the filter will not work without you knowing. It even has an energy-saving mode.

Why buy this:

• Super light and easy to carry
• Cover up to 450 square feet or 42m²
• Easy to maintain

11. Baseus Humidifier Diffuser Car Air Purifier

Best portable

If you prefer something that’s more portable, whether it’s to save space or want some flexibility to bring it anywhere, this Baseus air purifier is a great choice. The name may suggest it as a car air purifier, it still works in any room, whether it’s in your bedroom or office. Although, to be honest, we think it’s a great car air purifier: it’s compact, fits a cup holder size in most cars, and it makes the air feel fresher. 

In addition to purifying air, this portable device also has a diffuser and humidifier function. You can also fill it with aromatherapy to spread a pleasant aroma around the room, or your car. It’s easy to use, with a USB-powered plug, and the bottom part has silica gel for stability when used in the car. 

Why buy this:

• Portable 
• Also has diffuser and humidifier function
• USB power supply
• bottom silica gel. For effective skid resistance

FAQ

What brand of air purifier is the best in Malaysia?

Just like the vacuum cleaner, Dyson is one of the best brands it comes to air purifiers in Malaysia. I would say Blueair is another great brand for professional air purifiers with superb technology. However, Dyson and Blueair come at a high price point. Considering this, Sharp and Philips are great alternatives for a highly-effective air purifier at much a cheaper price.

Where to buy an air purifier in Malaysia?

You used to only be able to buy an air purifier in Malaysia from retail stores, but now you can purchase them online for the ultimate convenience and even enjoy discounted prices! Lazada is my go-to for kitchen and home appliances. It is also a great place to compare prices. 

We hope that our guide on the 11 Best Air Purifiers in Malaysia will help you to buy the best air purifier in Malaysia for your home. Do also read our other buying guides too. Please do share this along with your friends if you have found this useful. Do look forward to more buying guides that we will be releasing soon!

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