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Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 Price Slashed as Delhi Chokes on Toxic Smog

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 Price Slashed as Delhi Chokes on Toxic Smog

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 9 November 2017 12:08 IST

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2

Highlights

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 now available for Rs. 8,999
It was earlier available at Rs. 9,999
The price cut comes at a time when Delhi battles smog issue

Xiaomi has announced a price cut on its Mi Air Purifier 2, just when the nation is in an uproar about air pollution levels in the national capital. Xiaomi confirmed the price cut in a tweet. With the permanent price cut, the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 will now retail at Rs. 8,999, down from the launch price of Rs. 9,999.

The capital saw a thick blanket of smog on Tuesday which worsened on Wednesday. Several people have been complaining about burning sensation in the eye, coughing, dryness in throat, irritation in nose and itchy skin which are mostly by-product of the pollution. The city also saw schools being shut till Sunday because of pollution.

How to Buy the Best Air Purifier in India

Running through the features of the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2, it comes with a triple layer filter which needs to be replaced every 6 months approximately. The triple layer filter is fitted in a cylindrical shape for 360-degree filtering, and features a PET pre-filter, an EPA filter, and an activated carbon filter. The Mi Air Purifier 2 can be controlled via the Mi Home app, which is available for both Android and iOS. Apart from remote access to the Wi-Fi connected air purifier, the app lets users also share control with other users - such as family members.

The air purifier comes with three modes of operation - auto, night (sleep), and manual. The Mi Home app also provides real time air quality monitoring for the home, and includes statistics like humidity and temperature, apart from regulating fan speed. Users can also set timer schedules for the Mi Air Purifier 2 via the app. The app also provides reminders to change the filter. It has a clean air deliver rate (CADR) of 310 cubic metres an hour, and supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. The company is touting the quietness of the air purifier as well, with the device producing 30dB of noise in night mode.

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Ketan Pratap is the editor at Gadgets 360 - with over 12 years of experience covering the technology domain. With a breadth and depth of knowledge in the field, he's done extensive work across news, features, reviews, and opinion pieces. But what's truly inspiring about Ketan is how he spends his free time. He's often found gazing at snow-capped mountains from over 20,000 feet while sitting on the hood of his car, taking in the breathtaking beauty of nature. His passion for the great ...More