Hathaspace HSP001 Air Purifier – Tests Data Analyzed

Full Review

Hathaspace is a brand that focuses exclusively on air purifiers.

Their first model, the Hathaspace HSP001, caught my attention due to its popularity and outstanding ratings in many online reviews, so I decided to buy and test it.

It uses 5-stage filtration technology combined with an ionizer, offers a variety of advanced features, and is, overall, a fascinating air purifier.

The first thing I noticed after unboxing this air purifier is that it seems much larger in person than in the images.

We tested its performance, noise levels, and operating costs to evaluate its overall quality. Keep reading to explore our test results and a detailed breakdown of all the features of this Hathaspace air purifier.

How We Tested the Hathaspace HSP001?

1. For the filter efficiency testing, we used the Temtop LKC-1000S laser particle meter, which measures PM2.5 (µg/m3), PM10 (µg/m3), Particles (per/L), and HCHO (mg/m3) in the air, and also calculates the AQI.

2. We placed the Hathaspace HSP001 in two separate performance tests, one in a 194 sq. ft. (18 m²) room and the other in a 320 sq. ft. (30 m²) room. Then, we recorded the initial air quality values using the Temtop laser particle meter and let the Hathaspace HSP001 run at maximum speed.

3. After 60 minutes, we measured the new values using the Temtop laser particle meter and saved the data.

4. Next, we placed the Hathaspace HSP001 in a glass box, which we then filled with smoke. Then, we measured how much time was needed for the air purifier to remove all the smoke from the box.

5. Using a special noise measurement tool, we tested the air purifier’s noise level at all speeds. We measured the noise level on the dBA scale.

6. Finally, we measured the power usage at all speeds using an energy meter, after which we calculated how much it would cost to use the device at a particular fan speed for one month. For reference, we used an energy price of $0.12 per kWh.

The Hathaspace HSP001 has a CADR of 160 CFM (270 m³/h), making it most suitable for rooms up to 250 sq. ft. (23 m²). In a room of this size, it can clean the air 4.8 times per hour.

We tested it in two different rooms—one slightly smaller and one slightly larger. Additionally, I used it in my living space for some time and tested its auto mode.

Overall, I found the Hathaspace HSP001 to be a decent air purifier with good performance and a fairly reliable air quality sensor.

However, despite its pellet-based carbon filter, I didn’t find it particularly effective at neutralizing strong odors, such as cooking smells. For this purpose, there are better options available, like the Winix 5500-2 or the Alen FLEX.

Testing in a 194 sq. ft. (18 m²) Room

In the first test, we placed the Hathaspace HSP001 in a 194 sq. ft. (18 m²) room and let it run for 60 minutes at maximum speed.

It successfully improved the air quality by an impressive 94%, reducing the PM2.5 particulate matter from 102.5 to 6.4 µg/m³.

This is an excellent result and confirmation that the Hathaspace HSP001 is an efficient and reliable air purifier.

Testing in a 320 sq. ft. (30 m²) Room

In the second test, we challenged the Hathaspace HSP001 by placing it in a 320 sq. ft. (30 m²) room, which is much larger than its recommended coverage.

It ran at maximum speed for 60 minutes and improved the air quality by 91%, another impressive result. The Hathaspace reduced the PM2.5 particulate matter from 98.3 to 8.5 µg/m³.

When comparing this result to similar air purifiers we’ve tested under the same conditions, we can say the Hathaspace performed well, though it doesn’t rank at the very top.

To be frank, there are better performers.

For instance, the popular Coway AP-1512HH improved air quality by 96% in the same test, and the TCL breeva A3 achieved a 94% improvement.

Refer to the chart above to compare these results with other similar air purifiers.

Performance – Smoke Removal Test

The Hathaspace isn’t a particularly powerful air purifier, with a CADR of 160 CFM (270 m³/h), so I didn’t expect revolutionary results in the smoke test.

It removed all the smoke from the test box in 41 seconds, which isn’t a great result compared to similar air purifiers.

For example, the Levoit Core 300, a much smaller purifier, performed significantly better in the same test, taking only 20 seconds to clear the smoke.

Overall, while the Hathaspace features a five-stage filtration system, its limited airflow hinders its performance, which is why it was outperformed by smaller purifiers in the smoke test.

The Hathaspace HSP001 is one of the quietest air purifiers we’ve tested, making it an excellent option for bedrooms.

It has only three fan speeds but remains extremely quiet at each one. The motor is perfectly optimized and doesn’t produce any unpleasant sounds or loud noise.

At its lowest speed, it generates just 41.3 dBA, which is very quiet compared to similar devices in its class.

However, one major drawback is that the Hathaspace doesn’t reduce fan speed further when switched to sleep mode, unlike many other air purifiers. Instead, it simply dims the indicator lights and maintains the first fan speed.

While many air purifiers we’ve tested produce less than 42 dBA at their lowest speed, a high percentage exceeds 60 dBA at their highest. In contrast, the Hathaspace HSP001 produces only 49.3 dBA at maximum speed, further confirming how well-optimized its motor is.

For comparison, the much smaller Smartmi P1 reaches 62.3 dBA at max speed, and even the compact Blueair 411 Auto surpasses 60 dBA, producing 61.2 dBA to be exact.

Overall, the Hathaspace is one of the quietest air purifiers available. If quiet operation combined with effective air purification is what you’re looking for, this air purifier may be a perfect fit.

The Hathaspace HSP001 is powered by a 45W motor, which is, we can say, average for its class.

However, one downside is that it uses 20.3W at the lowest speed, which is quite high. I believe the engineers at Hathaspace could improve this.

The ionizer feature, when activated, consumes an additional 0.4W.

At maximum speed, the Hathaspace HSP001 isn’t a significant power consumer. If run at maximum speed 24 hours a day for a month, your electricity bill would increase by about $3.05. This is relatively low, especially compared to similar air purifiers like the Bissell air220, which would cost around $5.52 under the same conditions.

Perhaps the biggest drawback of the Hathaspace HSP001 is the cost and longevity of its replacement filters. You need to replace the filters two to three times a year, which is above average compared to other similar air purifiers.

Given its higher energy use at lower speeds and the cost of replacement filters, I would say the Hathaspace HSP001 isn’t especially affordable to maintain annually.

Filtration Technology

Hathaspace HSP001 uses 5-in-1 filtration in combination with an ionizer.

The filter is located on the front, just below the cover. It is important to note that the filters are not washable and that they should never be in contact with water. You should occasionally use a keyboard duster to gently remove any physical debris, such as lint and hair.

Essentially the Hathaspace air purifier consists of two separate filters. The first is a combination of cold catalysts and activated carbon filters. The second is a combination of antibacterial and true HEPA filters.

Cold Catalyst Filter

Cold Catalyst Filter is the first stage of filtration; it targets and removes large particles, including but not limited to dust mites, pet hair, skin cells, and mold spores. It also removes VOCs and toxic household chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, and benzene.

Activated Carbon Filter

This is the second stage of filtration. Activated carbon filter consume and remove smoke, smells, gases, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in household products.

Each carbon filter contains 300 grams of high-grade active carbon, which means that the filter can adsorb many harmful substances. Hathaspace HSP001 uses carbon pellets, which are arranged similar to honeycombs.

In my opinion, the pellets are very densely arranged, and there are quite enough of them. This is commendable, as I’ve noticed that manufacturers often save on carbon filters.

Antibacterial Filter

The antibacterial filter is the third stage of filtration. In essence, these are nano-materials whose primary purpose is to adsorb bacteria and germs.

In essence, this filter also serves as a pre-filter, thus protecting the true HEPA filter from large particles such as dust, pet hair, and lint.

True HEPA filter

The fourth stage of filtration is the true HEPA filter. In my opinion, this is the essential degree of filtration and perhaps even the most important. It removes 99.97% of airborne pollutants in the air as small as 0.3 microns like dust, pollen, and pet dander.

Ionizer (Anion Mode)

The last, fifth stage of filtration is the ionizer. This option is arbitrary. The ionizer is activated at the request of the user.

Hathaspace is CARB certified, which means that it is tested and safe to use. When the ionizer is on, negative ions are released, small particles with extra electrons. These ions eliminate odors, smoke, and gases in the air. It also makes tiny particles easy to capture.

How to Replace the Hathaspace HSP001 Filters?

Hathaspace, like many other air purifiers, requires maintenance and filter replacement. However, Hathaspace does not have a built-in filter reset indicator, one of the major drawbacks that I would single out on this device. Therefore, you will be forced to keep track of when to replace the filter.

Hathaspace advises that you change the filters on average every four months. However, the filters will often last even longer, so in my opinion, some optimal time would be between 4-6 months. I really like the arms that hold the filters in place so they don’t fall out or move, thus keeping them fixed. For example, with the Levoit LV-PUR131, it would be great to have a similar innovation because nothing holds filters. If the device is moved, the filters can fall out.

Total time: 10 minutes.

Design

The Hathaspace HSP001 comes in white color, with black details on the front and sides. The device is slightly rounded at the edges. On the front is the display. Below the display are the device control buttons. Hathaspace HSP001 is not available in different colors.

The plastic could be of a little better quality, but that’s not a big problem with this type of device. However, in my opinion, a higher quality plastic would make the HSP001 leave a premium impression. The designers also thought about moving the device from location to location; you can use the transfer handle.

In my opinion, this device’s elegance is given by some small details, such as the design of the front cover and the look of the Hathaspace logo, which fits perfectly into the design. I had no problem fitting this device into any environment. Wherever I placed it, it looked neutral and did not attract unnecessary attention.

Display

The display is located on the front, near the device’s top. It shows all the information you need. It shows fan speed, timer, anion, sleep, light, and air quality indicators. All indicators light up differently, making the display completely clear and readable.

By the way, I don’t like the display on the front, which I already mentioned as one of the bigger flaws when I did the review of the Afloia Mage air purifier. However, with the Hathaspace HSP001, the display is so well aligned with the buttons that I have no complaints or problems when controlling the device.

Control Buttons

Just below the display are the controls, arranged in two rows. The buttons are intuitive, lightly pressed, and respond to pressure quite well.

A beep is heard each time the button is pressed. The control panel buttons are power, timer, fan speed, sleep, anion, and light buttons.

Airflow

The way the Hathapace HSP001 pulls the air in and filters it is nothing innovative. It is similar to other products that are identical in construction.

Hathaspace HSP001 draws air from the front through openings on the sides and bottom. After that, the air is filtered through all filtration stages and through the ionizer (if it is turned on) and exits through the grilles on the device’s upper side.

Size and Dimensions

The air purifier weighs about 12 lb. The dimensions of the device are 13.5 x 7 x 19.5 inches. When you look at the device in the pictures, you will think it is bigger, while it is an entirely different story in reality. The Hathaspace HSP001 is not a dimensionally large device.

What’s in the box?

When you buy the device, you get a Hathaspace HSP001 air purifier, filters set, remote controller, warranty card, and User Manual. The device comes fully packaged and protected.

Before starting it for the first time, be sure to remove the filters from the packaging to avoid possible damage.

Features Overview

Hathaspace HSP001 has many fancy features. Some of the advanced features are very useful and will help you keep the room clean. The HSP001 offers many possibilities in this price range, which is not very common with competing air purifiers.

Air Quality Sensor

The Hathaspace HSP001 uses an air quality sensor to determine the current room air quality. What caught my eye was the location of the sensor. Most devices position this sensor on the side or rear. In Hathaspace, the sensor is under the cover on the front, more precisely in the lower-left corner. I think this is an excellent position for the sensor because the device has the strongest air intake in that part. It can always determine the current air quality without any problems.

Sensor readings are shown on display on the front of the device.

One or all three colors are shown on display, depending on the current air quality. If only green is displayed, air quality is good. If yellow is also visible, the air quality is moderate. And if red is also on display, the air quality is terrible.

The sensor on the Hathaspace HSP001 is accurate, which befits a device like this. This sensor detects particles in real time. It is much more advanced than some competing devices I’ve tested, such as the Winix C535 or Winix 5500-2.

Auto Mode

Auto Mode is an exciting option that works in combination with the air quality sensor. When Hathaspace is switched to auto mode, it will automatically change the fan speed depending on the current air quality.

If the air quality is good, auto mode will switch to low speed. If the air quality is moderate, fan speed will be automatically changed to medium speed. If the air quality is very poor, the device will work at the highest speed.

Remote Controller

The Hathaspace HSP001 comes with one interesting addition: a remote controller. The remote controller is plastic, as ordinary as all other remote controllers you may have in the house. It also comes without batteries. The device requires two AAA batteries.

You can completely control the Hathaspace HSP001 air purifier with the remote controller. Available buttons on the remote controller are power, timer, speed, sleep, light, and anion. As you can see, the same controls are on the air purifier itself. I’ve noticed that the remote controller sometimes doesn’t respond, mostly if I’m away from the device. Hence, it’s best to always point it at the device while pressing the buttons and not move too far away.

Timer

Hathaspace HSP001 offers an attractive timer option. The timer is set by pressing the timer button. As soon as you press the button, you will see the correct time when the air purifier will shut down automatically.

It is possible to set the time to an interval between 1h and 12h.

Sleep Mode

Hathaspace HSP001 uses sleep mode. However, when switched to sleep mode, the device does not further reduce fan speed but only switches to low speed. Also, all indicator lights on the device shut down.

In my opinion, it would be much better if the fan speed was further reduced, and thus this would be a real sleep mode. What’s good is that the Hathaspace HSP001 is pretty quiet at the first speed, so in terms of volume, that too will be enough, especially for people who plan to use the device in the bedroom.

Ionizer

Many people are suspicious and run away from devices that use ionizers.

Hathaspace uses an ionizer, but there is one great thing about it, and that is that you can turn the ionizer on or off whenever you want. More precisely, you don’t have to use it at all if you don’t want to. I will write more about this option in the section about filtration.

Room Coverage and CADR Ratings

Hathaspace, on the presentation site, claims that HSP001 can clean a room of 700 sq. ft. twice in one hour. In my opinion, this model is not that strong, and I would not recommend buying it if you plan to use it in such a large room. My claims are confirmed by the fact that the Hathasace HSP001 has a very low CADR, at 94 CFM (160 m3 / h).

Nevertheless, Hathaspace claims that this product works best in rooms up to 250 sq. ft. (23 m²). This is somewhat in line with the tests I did, and my recommendation is to use this model in rooms around 250 sq. ft. (23 m²) or smaller to get the best results.

So, basically, the Hathaspace HSP001 will fit best in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, or any other room that is under 250 sq. ft. (23 m²).

Hathaspace Customer Service and Warranty

Hathaspace offers the option of an extended warranty for between 2 and 5 years. When buying a product, if you subscribe to the filter club, you are entitled to an extended warranty for 5 years.

However, if you do not want to subscribe to the filter club, it would be good to register the purchased product on the Hathaspace website and thus extend the warranty to 2 years. All in all, Hathaspace offers many choices and excellent warranty options.

I tested the speed and efficiency of Hathaspace support. Definitely, the fastest and most efficient way to get the necessary information or answers from Hathaspace is to contact them via Facebook or via chat option on their website.

There are, of course, other options, such as email.
Email: team@hathaspace.com

I received all the answers in record time. The responses were extensive enough and covered all the questions I asked.

FAQ about Hathaspace HSP001