Ion Output

The XJ-3000C and the Ionic Breeze Quadra air purifier use an air ionizer to produce negative ions to purify the air. The XJ-3000C ionic air purifier produces a much higher level of negative ions though. 

This is due to the fact that it uses needlepoint ionization (negative ion-producing electrode pins), while the Ionic Breeze has only two ionizing wires. Needlepoints produce far higher negative ion levels than ionizing wires. As a result, the Surround Air ionizers can produce many more negative ions. Generally speaking, the higher the ion output, the higher the effectiveness of an air ionizer.

The stainless steel, ion-producing needlepoints of the Surround Air ionizer are also far more durable than the ionizing wires used by the Ionic Breeze.

Effect of Negative Ions

Air Filters versus Metal Collector Plates

The Ionic Breeze uses a metal collector plate grid to collect particles, while the XJ-3000C ionic air filter uses a HEPA and activated carbon combination air filter system. Since the XJ-3000C uses a fan to draw air in, it collects far more particulate. Plus, the HEPA and activated carbon air filters are far more absorbent than metal collection plates, preventing trapped particles from becoming recirculated into the air.

Fan versus No Fan

The Ionic Breeze is fan-less, making it virtually silent. The XJ-3000C uses a fan that is fairly quiet (especially on the low setting), making it effective at drawing a high volume of particulate into its cartridge of air filters. The fan also circulates the negative ions much more thoroughly throughout a room or area compared to a fan-less ionic air purifier.

Multiple Air-Cleaning Technologies

The Ionic Breeze Quadra feature ionization air purification technology, while the Surround Air XJ-3000C features the following technologies: UV light, air ionization, HEPA filtration, activated carbon filtration, and optional/programmable ozone purification. The Ionic Breeze GP, which is priced at $499, features both air ionization and UV light technologies.

Ozone Control

Both the XJ-3000C ionic air filter and the Ionic Breeze produce ozone. Ozone has air cleaning ability, but it can also cause a strong, bleach-like smell, which is not always wanted. With the XJ-3000C, the ozone can be completely turned off without having to disable the negative ions, or the air filtration for that matter. In order to disable the ozone in the Ionic Breeze, it has to be turned off, taking away the benefit of the negative ions. The XJ-3000C Maximum Ozone Concentration is very low at 1.6 parts per billion per UL 867 Testing Protocol (UL Standard = 50 ppb). The XJ-3000C is Ceritified for sale in California.

Cost

The XJ-3000C UV, HEPA, & ionic air purifier is much more affordable, starting at $179. The Ionic Breeze retails at $350 ($175 for a second refurbished unit). The XJ-3000C UV 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 $40 per replacement.

Power Consumption

The XJ-3000C UV, HEPA, & ionic air purifier uses just 40 watts of electricity, which equates to just a few bucks or so a month in electricity costs. The Ionic Breeze uses just 10 watts.

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XJ-3000C Ionic HEPA Air Filter Compared to Other Air Filters

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Effect of Negative Ions    Negative Ion Studies