Heaven Fresh "Multi-Tech" Ionic Air Purifier/Filter Vs. Oreck Super 8 Air Purifier

Quick Look Comparison:

Dust/Particle Collection

The Heaven Fresh "Multi-Tech" XJ-3000C has a True HEPA air filter, which removes 99.97% of particles. The Hepa air filter is generally considered the most effective type of filter for removing dust, allergens, and other solid particles.

The Oreck Super 8 air purifier uses electrostatically-charged plates to collect dust and other solid particles. Hepa air filters capture a higher percentage of solid particles, and do a better job of preventing captured particles from reintroduced into the air.

Germicidal Protection

The Heaven Fresh "Multi Tech" air purifier has a germicidal ultraviolet light, which offers very strong germicidal protection. UV lamps are unsurpassed in their ability to destroy airborne micro-organisms, such as germs, bacteria and viruses.

The Oreck air purifier does not have a technology nearly as effective as the UV lamp found inside the Multi-Tech at destroying micro-organisms.

Multi-Tech Advantages Over the Oreck Super 8

1 High-efficiency filter much more effective than electrostatically-charged plates.

2 Germicidal UV much more effective against micro-organisms than anything found in the Oreck.

3 About half the price.

No Zapping Sounds

The Oreck can make frequent, loud zapping noises, as a result of the electronic plates it has inside. The Multi-Tech air purifier does not produce any annoying or disruptive noise, just the quiet sound of the fan.

Fan / Air Flow

Both air purifier models use a fan to move the air. The Multi-Tech ionic air purifier uses two fans.

Ionizer

Both the Heaven Fresh "Multi-Tech" and Oreck air purifiers feature an ionizer just inside the air outlet, which circulates air-cleaning negative ions throughout the room. Negative ions cause the precipitation of particles out of the air, and are also able to destroy some airborne micro-organisms.

Scientific Studies Proving the Effectiveness of Negative Air Ionization

Air Filtration

Both air purifiers have a pre-filter and an activated carbon filter. The Multi-Tech also features a Hepa air filter, which is generally considered the most effective type of filter for capturing particles and bacteria.

Cost

The Multi-Tech HEPA & ionic air purifier is much more affordable, starting at $179. The Oreck Super Air 8 air purifier retails at $350. The XJ-3000C HEPA & ionic air purifier does have the HEPA/activated carbon air filter combination cartridge that needs to be replaced every one to two years, but it costs just $32 per replacement. The ultraviolet also needs to be replaced every 12-15 months, at just $15 per replacement. However, the UV lamp is an added benefit, and is not required for the other technologies of the Multi-Tech air purifier to function at full strength. The Oreck air purifier also requires replacement costs.