IKEA has prepared a new air purifier, Starkvind. An interesting proposal from the point of view of design thanks to its two possible variants that allow it to be better adapted to different environments within a home. On the one hand, you can use it as a side table and on the other in a more conventional way, like the first Förnuftig model that we were already able to analyze here.
IKEA's new air purifier is shaped like a side table
Air purifiers provide health benefits for the user thanks to the improving the quality of the air you breathe. For this reason and because they could be able to compete attractively on price issues, IKEA launched its first purifier a few months ago.
That first model called Förnuftig from IKEA we could already try it and we found it to be an attractive solution that certainly provided or could provide benefits to users with certain allergies or who were simply concerned about the quality of the air they breathe in general and within their homes in particular.
Well, if that first model was attractive for different reasons, it must also be recognized that it had some shortcomings. From there and from what will surely have been a good reception is what this new proposal from IKEA called Starkvind.
To begin with, it must be said that at the level of air purification capabilities this new IKEA air purifier is practically identical. Count with one system consisting of up to three filters that are capable of filtering different types of particles, being those up to 2.5 micrometers the smallest. But it also allows you to filter bad odors or other polluting elements, so nothing bad.
Regarding the differences, these come hand in hand with the integration within the smart home and design. The latter being an interesting aspect that demonstrates the interest in decoration that the company shows in almost all of its products. After all, that was the essence of the company.
The new IKEA Starkvind air purifiers can be used both as a side table and in a traditional way, like the Förnufitg already analyzed. With the first option it will be much easier to integrate the purifier in a living room or small room where we want to take advantage of every square centimeter. On the other hand, with the appearance of the first model, the basic option could be ideal for a bedroom, office, etc.
Regarding the functionalities, with five turning speeds, the most striking thing is the compatibility with the Trådfri system. Thanks to this, it can be controlled through the IKEA mobile application and even through voice assistants thanks to its integration with other platforms such as HomeKit, Alexa or Google Assistant. Of course, the bridge or Bridge of IKEA for that.
Price and Availability
From the month of October they will be available in black and whiteAs usual by the manufacturer with its latest products, the most important thing for many will be the price.
These two purifiers will have a significantly higher price than the previous one, something logical if one takes into account the integration into the digital home or that very particular design of the model capable of serving as a side table.
Thus, the Starkvind model in the form of a side table would cost about 160 Euros more or less and the simplest model would be on the 100 Euros. Prices that despite the increase are not bad seeing everything they offer.