Which air purifier speed is best for preventing sickness?
Based on our data, you may be wondering: For cold and flu season, should I opt for an air purifier that works best at removing finer particles at low or high speed? According to Rubin, continuous low-speed operation is better for preventing illness because "it keeps background aerosol concentrations low at all times." Goldberg echoes this, adding that many manufacturers' operation guides recommend a continuous, low-speed mode for optimal performance. "High-speed bursts are only useful in addition to continuous use -- for example, immediately after someone coughs, sneezes or leaves the room --
My favorite is the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 for its ability to pull double duty as a gaming laptop and content creation machine with its high-resolution, color-accurate OLED display. I also like the Alienware 16X Aurora for its 16-inch, 2.5K display that's both bright and fast and powered by a full-wattage RTX 5060. The HP Omen 16 offers strong RTX 5060 performance and comes wrapped in a good-looking chassis that features a unique and useful take on four-zone RGB keyboard backlighting. But you will want to wait for one of HP's revolving discounts to land on it before buying. A cheaper option is