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Filtrete is a brand of air purifiers developed by 3M, which has been an American multinational company since 1902. However, with over 25 years of experience, Filtrete has shown that they can make air purifiers just as well as they can make air filters.
Filtrete FAP-ST02 Air Purifier
Filtrete Smart Air Purifier & Air Quality Monitor for Large Rooms, up to 310 sqft
Replace filters when the unit’s filter life indicator is reached
Filtrete has been developed by 3M engineers for about 30 years and is one of the largest manufacturers of air filters in the world. The Filtrete FAP-ST02 is not an upgrade from the old flagship Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2 (we’ll have to wait for the Filtrete FAP-ST03), but it is by far the most expensive air purifier in the series.
FILRETE FAP-ST02 Design and Dimensions
Filtrete FAP-ST02 is not the most visually unique air purifier in the world, but this is the summary of the company’s design for you.
It looks very similar to the Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2, with a slightly reduced height, as it is named only “02”. Plus the top design of the new Filtrete FAP-SC02 for air quality monitors. It is a big air purifier, a real tower air purifier, 28.6 inches high and 14 inches wide. It is suitable for large rooms designed to be so tall.
On the plus side, we will have more handles to pick up the unit than a traditional air purifier. We’ll need it to move the air purifier which weighs 17.3 pounds, a little heavier than its simpler brother.
Even with the tower design, the Filtrete FAP-ST02 will run a bottom-up airflow system concept, which is better suited to provide better efficiency than the traditional back-to-front. Air inlets are located on both sides to maximize fan power.
The Filtrete FAP-ST02, Filtrete’s new smart air purifier, has a top touch panel with much better design and controls.
FILRETE FAP-ST02 Additional Features
Now, let’s talk about the main reason you are looking for Filtrete FAP-ST02: smart features. It is a truly smart air purifier when it comes to air quality indicators, which use color and digital scales. The smart sensor also enables the Filtrete FAP-ST02 to operate in automatic mode, so that the fan speed can be automatically adjusted according to the current indoor air quality reading. To get faster and more accurate results, Filtrete uses a laser air sensor (not just a dust sensor).
The Filtrete FAP-ST02 connects to a smartphone app via Wi-Fi. It can also be managed by Alexa for quick and easy management.
On top of that, we still have the classic timer function, as well as a lighting function that allows us to dim or turn off the lights completely when necessary. Finally, the filter replacement LED alerts you when the old filter needs to be replaced with a new one.
Filtrete FAP-SC02 Air Purifier
Filtrete Smart Air Purifier & Air Quality Monitor Medium Rooms, up to 150 sqft
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FILRETE FAP-SC02 Design and Dimensions
The Filtrete FAP-SC02 sits in the middle of the Filtrete FAP-C02WA G2 and Filtrete FAP-C03BA-G2 sizes. I like the look of it. The air purifier comes in both black and white color versions, just like any Filtrete traditional air purifier, so you have plenty of options with some nice choices in the shade.
The annoyance factor becomes apparent when you pick up the air purifier in a small room because it is not as small as the FAP-C02. The Filtrete FAP-SC02 is a bit on the large side at 20.3 inches tall and 14 inches wide.
In this air purifier, we still use the common concept of a bottom-up airflow system. One difference between this and older conventional air purifiers is the implementation of the touch control panel. It looks obviously more modern, but I really don’t think it’s an “upgrade” for some people.
FILRETE FAP-SC02 Room Coverage
The Filtrete FAP-SC02’s performance has been verified by AHAM and Energy Star, and we can fully trust its results. The manufacturer recommends running this air purifier in a 150 square foot space. However, it lags far behind the competition, as the Levoit Core 600S can handle 300 square feet better.
The Filtrete FAP-SC02 has an ACH of 4X. This air purifier can change the air in a room every 15 minutes.
The Filtrete FAP-SC02 has a CADR of 105 dust/98 smoke/115 pollen (cfm). Even the cheaper Levoit Core 300S (which is also one of our recommended best air purifiers) can do better.
FILRETE FAP-SC02 Sound
Low fan power usually suggests quiet operation, but the Filtrete FAP-SC02 didn’t impress us. It has a minimum fan power of 31 decibels (db), however, it is quiet enough in the real world.
Even when you turn the Filtrete FAP-SC02 to its highest speed, the noise level is only 52 db. As with normal conversation at home, the white noise released by the air purifier can actually make you sleep faster.
Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2 Air Purifier
Filtrete Air Purifier, Extra Large Room with True HEPA Filter, Captures 99.97% of Airborne particles such as Smoke
FILRETE FAP-T03BA-G2 Power Consumption
One of the most common questions we get is “Do air purifiers consume a lot of energy?” In fact, air purifiers must be used for a long time to be effective. And power consumption is one of the most important criteria for judging how good this air purifier is.
Unfortunately, the Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2 is not Energy Star rated. Perhaps 135 watts of power consumption is too high for Filtrete to even send this unit for a rating.
If you run the Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2 for 8 hours a day, the cost is up to $48 per year.
FILRETE FAP-T03BA-G2 Add-Ons
As with its predecessors, add-ons can be a boring experience. Even for a flagship model like the Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2, you won’t find the necessary smart sensors to keep it running “smart”. Every task must be done manually.
The Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2 has a built-in electronic filter indicator that alerts you when a new filter is needed, so you don’t miss the opportunity to change it. There is also a basic timer setting that allows you to schedule a break after 2, 4 or 8 hours.
Finally, this Filtrete FAP-T03BA-G2 re-enables the night light feature to help you enjoy a more enjoyable bedtime.
Filtrete FAP-C02WA-G2 Air Purifier
Filtrete Air Purifier, Small/Medium Room True HEPA Filter, Captures 99.97% of Airborne particles such as Smoke
FILRETE FAP-C02WA-G2 Room Coverage
For an air purifier in such a low price range, the Filtrete FAP-C02WA-G2 has powerful fan power. Recommended for rooms up to 170 square feet.
The Filtrete FAP-C02WA-G2 has an ACH of 4X. This air purifier can change the air in the room every 15 minutes.
The Filtrete FAP-C02WA-G2 has a CADR of 110 dust/107 smoke/135 pollen (cfm). It has a somewhat different CADR rating listed on the AHAM website, but I think that is just a mistake. Nonetheless, the exact fan power is a bit lower than many competitors, most notably the Levoit Core 300 and the Airthereal APH260.
FILRETE FAP-C02WA-G2 Sound
In our standard noise level tests – which included checking the air purifier at all 3 fan speeds from a distance of 9.8 feet – the Filtrete FAP-C02WA-G2 had a noise level of just 31 decibels (db), or whisper of noise level.
Even if you turn the Filtrete FAP-C02WA-G2 to the highest speed, the noise level is only 52 db. As with normal conversation at home, the white noise emitted by the air purifier can actually make you sleep faster.
