Features
|
Alpine/Eco
Quest
XL – 15
|
Lightning
Air
LA – 2
|
Ionic
Breeze
Quadra
|
Nature’s
Air
|
MSRP
|
$695
|
$595
|
$349.95
|
$380
|
Square
Feet Purified
|
3000
|
3500
|
500?
|
3500
|
Solid
Natural Hard Wood
|
No
|
Yes
|
NA
|
Yes
|
Ionizer
In Front of Fan (unobstructed, stronger Ionization)
|
No
|
Yes
|
N/A
(no fan to circulate, only purifies immediate area)
|
Yes
|
Heavy
Duty Ceramic Plates (Less likely to break)
|
No
|
Yes
|
N/A
|
Yes
|
Made
with 100% Stainless Steel (Less likely to corrode)
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
Yes
|
Roller
Ball Bearing (Quiet, Longer Lasting Operation)
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
Yes
|
Modular
Chassis (Slides out for easy cleaning)
|
Unit
must be Disassembled
|
Yes
|
|
Yes
|
O3
production (Eliminates odors, breaks down mold and
mildew)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
Yes
|
Ionization
(removes airborne particulate)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Consumer
Reports Rating
|
Not
Rated
|
Not
Rated
|
Unfavorable
(see February, 2002 Issue)
|
Not
Rated
|