Afloia Q10 Air Purifier & Dehumidifier – Does it Work?

Full Review

In this review, I will introduce a slightly different air purifier than usual. It’s the Afloia Q10 2-in-1 air purifier and dehumidifier, but I will focus more on the air purifier’s part.

If you aren’t sure how effective this combination can be and whether the Q10 can work well as both an air purifier and a dehumidifier, please read this review, where I go into all the details.

The Afloia Q10 is a small and innovative air purifier designed for rooms up to 161 sq. ft. (15 m²). However, if you plan to use it as a dehumidifier, it is designed for slightly larger rooms, around 215 sq. ft. (20 m²).

What annoys me most is that the Q10 doesn’t have a pre-filter or a carbon filter, which is a big minus and can affect performance. So far, I have had the opportunity to test one other air purifier from this brand, the Afloia Mage. I like to test devices from the same brands and compare their quality and performance.

How We Tested the Afloia Q10?

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 Afloia Q10 in two separate performance tests, one in a 120 sq. ft. (11 m²) room and the other in a 194 sq. ft. (18 m²) room. Then, we recorded the initial air quality values using the Temtop laser particle meter and let the Afloia Q10 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 Afloia Q10 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 Afloia Q10 is an air purifier designed for rooms up to 161 sq. ft. (15 m²), so we have tested it in rooms that best fit these recommended dimensions.

I would like to point out that in these tests, we have only evaluated the air purifier, and the dehumidifier function hasn’t been tested. We conducted each test separately, and the device was working at maximum speed in both tests.

Testing in a 120 sq. ft. (11 m²) Room

In the first test, I tested the Afloia Q10 in a room of 120 sq. ft. (11 m²), which is slightly smaller than the recommended dimensions.

The Afloia reduced the PM2.5 from 87.1 to 11.6 µg/m³ in 60 minutes, improving the air quality by about 87%.

I’m somewhat satisfied with this result, mainly because the Q10 doesn’t use a carbon filter and has a low-quality HEPA filter.

Testing in a 194 sq. ft. (18 m²) Room

In the second test, in a 194 sq. ft. (18 m²) room, which is larger than the recommended dimensions, the Q10 performed slightly worse.

In 60 minutes of operation, the device improved air quality by approximately 79%, reducing the PM2.5 particulate matter from 90.1 to 19.2 µg/m³.

This is a disappointing result. There are much better air purifiers in the same price range, or even cheaper, with significantly better performance.

For example, the Medify MA-15 improved the air quality by an impressive 92%. Even the Hamilton Beach TrueAir, one of the lowest-performing air purifiers we tested, did better, improving air quality by about 82%.

Although this room is larger than the recommended dimensions, I believe the Q10 could have achieved a much better result.

The Afloia Q10 uses three fan speeds: low, medium, and high. However, I don’t like that there is no sleep mode because I prefer devices with that feature. I especially love quiet and efficient air purifiers that I can easily use in my bedroom.

I performed noise level tests of the Afloia Q10 air purifier at all speeds, and to be honest, I expected it to be a bit quieter.

At the first speed, the Q10 produces about 50.6 dBA; at the second speed, about 56.3 dBA; and at the third speed, about 60.8 dBA. Thus, the Q10 is not very loud at maximum speed.

The bigger problem is that it is slightly louder at the first speed than is usual with similar devices.

As you can see on the chart below, the Afloia Q10 is definitely the loudest air purifier among all the competitors listed. Just look at the Levoit LV-H132, for example. It produces a sound of 43.1 dBA at the lowest and 57.7 dBA at the maximum speed, but it’s much more powerful and has shown better performance in tests than the Afloia Q10.

All in all, the sound produced by the Afloia Q10 isn’t irritating, and I think it will suit many users. Still, I wouldn’t recommend it for a bedroom or similar room where such a loud air purifier wouldn’t be appropriate.

The Afloia Q10 is a purifier and dehumidifier with a power of 45W. In my opinion, this is a lot for such a small device. However, this power is due to the additional option that this model has: the dehumidifier.

Interestingly, the air purifier doesn’t consume much energy. The maximum power it achieves is 7.8W at full speed. As soon as you switch on the dehumidifier, however, consumption jumps by an incredible 35.5W.

Looking at the air purifier alone, the Afloia Q10 is not a big power consumer and costs less than $1 monthly at high speed, running 24 hours a day.

However, since this device is supposed to run as both an air purifier and a dehumidifier, we will focus on its full potential, which will cost you $3.42 under the same conditions.

A slightly higher cost is filter replacement, which can happen up to 3-4 times a year. Fortunately, replacement filters are not expensive, so this is not a very high cost either. Overall, the Afloia Q10 has an average maintenance cost.

Filtration Technology

This is a point on which I, unfortunately, do not have much to say.

The Afloia Q10 uses an H13 HEPA filter which traps 99.97% of fine particles and allergens as small as 0.1 microns and large pollutants such as dust, pet dander, smoke, mold, and pollen.

I am very disappointed that the Q10 has neither a pre-filter nor a carbon filter. Significantly, these two filters would have improved the performance and filtration quality of this model. The filter is located on the front of the device.

How to Replace the Filter on the Afloia Q10?

Ideally, the Afloia Q10 has a filter reset indicator that will let you know when it is time to change the filter. On average, this is a period of 3-6 months, but it all depends on how often and in what environment you use the air purifier.

As soon as the filter replacement indicator lights up, you should buy a replacement filter and follow the procedure described below:

Total time: 10 minutes.

Design

The Afloia Q10 is a minimal, simple device that looks very pleasing at first sight. It is painted in white, except for the bars on the top, which are grey.

The build quality is of a satisfactory level. However, when you hold the device with both hands, you don’t feel that this is a low-budget air purifier.

The air intake is located at the front, which means that there is also a HEPA filter. At the back, at the bottom, there is a tank that collects the collected water. This is the water that the machine collects when the dehumidifier is switched on.

I would also add that I am missing handles for carrying the device. But, regardless of that, it is a very small and light air purifier, so I think this shortcoming will not be a problem.

Control Buttons

The control buttons are located on the front, horizontally arranged. The buttons are sensitive to touch, sufficiently pressure-sensitive, and work without any problems. Above each button, there is an indicator or several LED dot-shaped indicators.

You can find a ‘Power‘ button in this button bar, a ‘Dehumidifier‘ button to switch the dehumidifier option on or off, a ‘Fan Speed‘ button, and a ‘Timer‘ button to set the timer option.

Airflow

Afloia Q10 draws air through the vents on the front of the unit. The air is then filtered and, if the dehumidifier is switched on, it is dried and exits through the vents on the top of the unit.

Size and dimensions

The air purifier weighs 5.9 lb (2,7 kg). The dimensions of the device are: 7.6 x 7.6 x 13 inches (19,3 x 19,3 x 33,2 cm).

What is in the box?

When you buy the device, you get an Afloia Q10 air purifier, dehumidifier, H13 HEPA filter, and user manual.

I would like to remind you that the Afloia Q10 comes with the cover removed, which is also in the box. The reason for this is to alert users to the fact that they need to unpack the HEPA filter from the foil it is in and prepare it for work.

Features Overview

The Afloia Q10 does not have many advanced features or other features that set it apart from other similar air purifiers.

Most importantly, it has a dehumidifier option, which is not common in similar devices. Below I will describe some of the basic features that the Q10 has, which are worth mentioning.

Dehumidification

This is the most innovative option offered by the Afloia Q10, and I will do my best to explain it as well as possible.

As I said at the beginning of this review, the Afloia Q10 is both a purifier and a dehumidifier. The thing is that you can turn on the dehumidification option if you want. The condition for the dehumidifier is that the air purifier is switched on.

Since it has a dehumidifier, it is logical that the appliance should have a container where all the collected water is stored. This container is located at the back of the device at the bottom.

This container holds approximately 1000 ml of water, but the Afloia Q10 can only collect a maximum of 26 ml from the air during the day. Of course, there is one catch: the dehumidifier only works if the humidity in the room is around 80%.

Unfortunately, I don’t live in an environment with that much humidity. For me, the average humidity at the time I tested the device was around 50%, so I could not try the dehumidifier in the way I liked to test it.

I would advise you not to place the dehumidifier in places that are too humid as the HEPA filter can become wet and moldy, and eventually, you will need to replace it ahead of time. The Afloia Q10 dehumidifier is effective in rooms not exceeding 215 sq. ft. 

Timer

This option is standard on many air purifiers. Still, it is handy, especially if the device does not have an advanced “Smart” control mode, “Smart APP,” or something similar. The timer can be set to 2h, 4h, or 8h. The timer works on the principle that the device switches off after a chosen time.

Filter Replacement Indicator

This is an option that I consider essential and necessary for every air purifier. However, in some devices, such as the Hathaspace HSP001, this option is not available. For me, it was unbelievable that such an excellent air purifier lacks this option. 

The filter change indicator will let you know when it is time to change the filter. The indicator lights up red, which means that you need to change the HEPA filter on your Afloia Q10.

CARB Certified

This is an essential certificate, and I can say that the fact that the Afloia Q10 is a CARB-certified device is a sign that Afloia is a serious company with serious aspirations to conquer the market.

CARB certification means that the California government has approved the device and can be sold in California. Please note that California laws are stringent. No product can pass the test and obtain this certification without quality. In addition to this certification, Afloia Q10 is also FCC and ETL certified.

Room Coverage and CADR

Room coverage is an exciting element when it comes to the Afloia Q10 air purifier. The reason is that, according to Afloia, this device will perform best as an air purifier in rooms up to 161 sq. ft. while the dehumidifier function will perform best in rooms up to 215 sq. ft. This is the information that can be found in the product presentation or in the user manual.

I have not tested the dehumidifier option in detail because the humidity in my environment is lower than that at which the Q10 operates. However, performance tests and how the air purifier works you can find in this review.

FAQ on Afloia Q10