This model stands out for being suitable for larger spaces up to 1,300 square feet.
For that level of suction alone I think it’s a worthy contender for inclusion in TechRadar’sbest air purifierranking.
Power isn’t the only thing the Alen BreatheSmart 75i has going for it, though.
The central ring indicates air quality. Red means poor…(Image credit: Future)
For more remote control there’s app support, although it’s strangely well hidden.
There are just two key differences: it delivers slightly more powerful performance, and it’s more expensive.
That brings me to this model’s two main potential drawbacks.
The central ring indicates air quality. Red means poor…(Image credit: Future)
Read on for my full Alen BreatheSmart 75i review.
(Even the smaller 45i cost from $429.)
It’s available to buy direct from Alen, but also viaAmazon.
… and purple means very poor(Image credit: Future)
The Alen BreatheSmart 75i is only available in the US.
It’s basically a large box-shaped appliance with a bit of ergonomics thrown in.
Either way, it looks sharp, but in a non-obtrusive way.
A handle makes it easy to move about
Functionally, all the controls sit atop the unit and are of the capacitive variety.
They’re responsive and offer basically all of the unit’s functionality without having to dig into the app.
That last one is a necessary feature, because the buttons are ultra-sensitive.
The front panel is attached with magnets
Sitting in the middle of the control panel is an LED indicator encircling the power button.
If you prefer, it’s possible for you to control the Alen BreatheSmart 75i remotely via the app.
The only additional functionality available here is that the app tracks usage and logs cleaning history.
The filter is easy to swap in and out
Instead of having four different filters to choose from, there are three.
Everything beyond the ‘Pure’ comes at a small upcharge.
Alen BreatheSmart 75 air purifier review: performance
Let’s start this section by discussing setup.
It’s so easy that you won’t even need to crack open a manual.
Plug it in and you’re good to go.
It takes maybe five minutes to go from in-the-box to in use.
Even the manual doesn’t mention it.
Once you’ve done that, however, the setup through the app is straightforward.
Since this is the performance section of my review, let’s talk about the actual performance.
The review unit came with the basic ‘Pure’ filter so there are no odor neutralizers involved here.
They ran the Alen BreatheSmart 75i and it got rid of a lot of stale air.
However, the smell of cigarettes did linger a little.
The indicator is very reactive and lets me know right away when the air quality has dropped.
When run on turbo, the BreatheSmart 75i can pull in a lot of air.
Should you buy the Alen BreatheSmart 75i?
That’s much more than most models on the market.
you could even get different front panels for that purpose.
Opt instead for the Alen BreatheSmart 45i.
