Very satisfied overall with product and its performance.
PROS:
BUILD QUALITY appears & feels superior to other brands I've had.
SMART SETTING is triggered by the slightest impurity from smoke or cooking. Unit immediately ramps up to high and gradually reduces speeds as air quality improves.
SENSITIVITY of AIR QUALITY SENSOR is adjustable
VERY QUIET even tho I run it on HIGH 24/7.
MOTOR gradually increases and decreases speed ...this will add to its longevity.
THINGS TO CONSIDER: a couple selling points are somewhat misleading or overstated:
1) One unit no matter how good cannot possibly clean air for an entire large room (700+ ft sq 10 ft ceiling) let alone the 1,200 ft sq advertised. GET TWO smaller Coway units to create a better, more effective cleaning footprint.
2) ALERTS to clean or change Pre or HEPA filters are not really sensing filter congestion/efficiency. They are timers that can be arbitrarily reset by the user. My cat discovered this for me when he walked on it.
3) FILTERS MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 6 MONTHS if your primary concern is odour elimination. Carbon & HEPA filters are a single unit & cannot be separated. Carbon action stops in about 6 months but HEPA rated for one year. Design flaw causes much waste. These could be individual components as they were on the old Honeywell Industrial models.
4) Coway filters are grossly overpriced. There are many companies selling replacements (free shipping Prime) 100% equal to OEM at ¼ -½ the cost.
4) NEEDS FRONT MOUNTED CONTROLS or ability to lockout controls on top of unit:
If you have a cat it will LOVE walking on the Coway 300 causing it to change speed or turn off while I'm away. Not a big safety issue but inconvenient.
| Brand | Coway |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 111354 |
| Colour | White |
| Product Dimensions | 34.54 x 34.54 x 53.85 cm; 9.71 Kilograms |
| Power/Wattage | 57 watts |
| Voltage | 110 |
| Auto shut-off | Yes |
| Noise Level | 22 dB |
| Special Features | Air Quality Monitor, Filter Life Indicator, Smart Mode |
| Item Weight | 9.71 kg |
