Honeywell HPA304 Allergen Plus HEPA Air Purifier, White vs Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Honeywell HPA304 Allergen Plus HEPA Air Purifier, White
Rooms up to about 465 sq ft where simple manual controls suit
Honeywell's HPA304 runs three Type R True HEPA filters behind a Type A odour-reducing pre-filter. It is AHAM Verified for 465 square feet. Plan on three HEPA filters a year and a pre-filter every three months, none washable, with manual cleaning levels, a timer and a five-year warranty.
Published specifications
- Honeywell: AHAM Verified 465 sq ft, air filtered every 12.5 minutes
- Manual: HRF-R3 HEPA pack every 12 months
- Manual: HRF-AP1 pre-filter every 3 months
- Manual: three cleaning levels, Turbo, 2/4/8 h timer, dimmer
- Honeywell: 22.3 H x 20.0 L x 10.8 W in
- Manual and Honeywell: five-year limited warranty
Strengths
- AHAM Verified room size published by the maker
- Five-year limited warranty
- Simple controls with timer and dimmer
Caveats
- Three HEPA filters to replace each year
- Pre-filter replaced every 3 months; nothing washable
- Listing model field HPA104WMP does not match HPA304
Read the full Honeywell HPA304 Allergen Plus HEPA Air Purifier, White guide
Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White
Rooms around 375 sq ft where a timer and child lock matter
Medify's MA-40 uses a one-piece pre-filter, HEPA and carbon cartridge with three speeds, sleep mode, a timer, child lock and a switchable ionizer. Medify's documents disagree on CADR, wattage, filter life and clearance, and the listing attaches the MA-40UV manual. Register within 30 days for the lifetime warranty.
Published specifications
- Medify page: AHAM Verifide 373 sq ft; V3.0 manual says 377
- Medify page: smoke CADR 239 CFM (406 m³/h)
- V3.0 manual: filter every 2,500 h; Medify page: 3,000 h
- V3.0 manual: 20 in behind the inlet; MA-40UV manual: 10 in
- Medify: 22 H x 9.9 W x 10.9 D in
- V3.0 manual: lifetime warranty, register within 30 days
Strengths
- Verified room size and CADR by pollutant published by Medify
- Child lock, timer and switchable ionizer
- Limited lifetime warranty when registered promptly
Caveats
- Listing attaches the MA-40UV manual, not the MA-40
- Filter life, wattage and clearance differ across documents
- Warranty registration window is only 30 days
Read the full Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Honeywell HPA304 Allergen Plus HEPA Air Purifier, White if your situation matches: Rooms up to about 465 sq ft where simple manual controls suit. Its main caveat: Three HEPA filters to replace each year.
Choose the Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White if your situation matches: Rooms around 375 sq ft where a timer and child lock matter. Its main caveat: Listing attaches the MA-40UV manual, not the MA-40.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Honeywell Plugged In product page for the Allergen Plus HEPA air purifier HPA304 Source for Honeywell HPA304 Allergen Plus HEPA Air Purifier, White
- Honeywell HPA090, HPA100, HPA200 and HPA300 series owner's manual supplied with the listing Source for Honeywell HPA304 Allergen Plus HEPA Air Purifier, White
- Medify Air product page for the MA-40 Source for Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White
- Medify MA-40 V3.0 instruction manual and warranty Source for Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White
- Medify MA-40UV instruction manual supplied with the listing Source for Medify MA-40 Air Purifier with H13 HEPA, White
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