Product Description

Plasmacluster air purifier with a true HEPA filter and ion control.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125284 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: White
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: FP-P60CX
• Dimensions: 24.90" h x 19.20" w x 11.60" l, 24.30 pounds

Features

• Air purifier with Plasmacluster technology and HEPA filter
• Clean mode emits positive and negative ions to deactivate impurities
• For rooms up to 330 square feet; carbon filter helps remove odors
• Special pollen mode; 4 speeds; timer; convenient remote control
• Measures 9-1/2 by 16-1/3 by 22-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for those living with sensitivities to dust and allergens, this air purifier combines passive air filtration with active air treatment to help clear the air of pollen and airborne irritants. Its washable pre-filter works as an initial filter to trap dust and other airborne particles. In addition, the appliance effectively captures 99.97 percent of airborne contaminants larger than 0.3 microns, including bacteria and mold, which pass through its HEPA filter. The unit also comes equipped with a washable active carbon filter that helps remove odor and lasts up to five years. Along with filtering the air, the air purifier cleans indoor air the way nature does outdoors thanks to its Plasmacluster technology. In clean mode, the unit emits positive and negative ions into the air to deactivate impurities. In ion-control mode, it emits additional negative ions, which occurs in nature near waterfalls or just after a thunderstorm. Designed for rooms up to 330 square feet, the unit's high mode purifies 212 cubic feet per minute, and its silent mode purifies 28 cubic feet per minute. Other highlights include a special pollen mode, four speeds, an "off" timer, and a handy remote control. The air purifier measures 9-1/2 by 16-1/3 by 22-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Great improvement in nightime allergies.
I was trying to decide between Sharp FP-60CX and the Rabbit Air BioGS 421A, which are about the same price. I ultimately went with the Sharp unit because I wanted to operate the unit without a remote (the last thing I want is another remote!), the lights can be turned off, it has a higher CADR rating and is Energy Star compliant. FP-60CX features I like:
- remote is not essential
- the display light can be turned off
- gently kicks into higher gear when dogs leap on the bed!
- adjustable louvers to steer output air
- remote uses AA batteries
- washable pre-filter
- higher CFM/Watt in silent mode: Sharp= 31/4=7.75 versus Rabbit= 39/7=5.57.
- Max CFM rating is 233, which is substantially larger than the Rabbit 421A's 159. Note that the Rabbit is marketed as a 600 sq ft unit, but if you use the same CADR multiplier as the FP-60CX (1.42) it would only yield 225 sq ft. To put it another way... the Sharp unit would yield 879 sq ft (i.e. 600*233/159) if Rabbit marketing numbers are used.

I used to have a Honeywell 50250 in the bedroom, but I still had nighttime allergies and wanted to try something different and quieter. I find the Sharp unit in MAX mode is quieter than the 50250 on "silent" mode. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that my nighttime allergy symptoms improved dramatically with the Sharp unit. Both have equivalent CADR so the improvement may stem from the fact that because this unit is so quiet I can keep it next to my bed and it won't disturb my sleep.

Excellent filter, no dust sensor
The filter is exceptionally quiet and very well made. Plasmacluster could be the best active cleaning technology available. I happen to own a model with humidifying function KC-C150U and the FPP60CX. The FPP60CX has a much better charcoal filter and is quieter, however the FPP60CX does not have the dust sensor in KC-C150U, which works very well. The sensor in FPP60CX does not seem to work that well - it is almost always green and does not detect the changes in the air that KC-C-150U does. The KC-C150U on the other hand has inferior charcoal filter, is noisier and its humidifying method is vulnerable to bacterial growth. The previous Sharp model FPN60 seemed to be better because it had a good dual sensor.

good quality and space saving
I was influenced by the 1st excellent review because I debated between this model and Rabbit Air too myself.

Ever since I moved from Brooklyn to Manhattan, I started having breathing problems during sleep time. This filter has helped my breathing and reduced my asthma significantly. I can also set the timer to auto shutdown after 4 or 8 hours before I leave for work every morning and come back to a fresh smelling apartment (building next door is a pizza parlor).

From aesthetic point of view, I think Sharp has a nicer look. It's slightly smaller and thinner, which is great for my small studio. The white plastic casing is flimsy looking though. Rabbit Air looks a lot more expensive and modern.

If only looking at technical criterias, I think both models are at par. Overall though, this model is perfect for a busy person living in a tight space.