| Features |
Alpine Air Purifiers
Classic / XL–15 |
Lightning Air LA–2 |
Ionic Breeze
Quadra |
Nature’s Air
NA–2 |
| MSRP |
$665 |
$595 |
$349.95 |
$380 |
| Square Feet
Purified |
3000 |
3500 |
500? |
3500 |
| Solid Natural
Hard Wood |
No
|
Yes |
No |
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 |
No |
YES |
| Roller Ball
Bearing (Quiet, Longer Lasting Operation) |
No |
Yes |
No |
YES |
| Modular
Chassis (Slides out for easy cleaning) |
No |
Yes |
No |
YES |
| O3
production (Eliminates odors, breaks down mold and mildew) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
YES |
| Ionization
(removes airborne particulate) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
YES |
| Consumer
Reports Rating |
Not Rated |
Not Rated |
Unfavorable
(see February, 2002 Issue) |
Not Rated |
