Let me start by saying this air purifier has been a game-changer for my dusty, pet-filled apartment. The double-sided H14 True HEPA filters work like magic - I actually saw less dog hair floating around within hours of turning it on. My schnauzer's 'eau de wet dog' smell? Gone by day three.

The 22dB sleep mode is quieter than my fridge humming. I keep it running all night near my bed, and the only way I know it's working is because I wake up without that stuffy-nose feeling I used to get. The dimmable lights were a thoughtful touch - no more LED glow messing with my melatonin!

Washing the pre-filters is stupid easy - just pop them out during laundry day and hose them down. Pro tip: Let them dry completely unless you want a science experiment growing in there. The filter replacement reminder takes the guesswork out of maintenance.

During wildfire season last month, this thing earned its keep. While neighbors complained about smoke seeping indoors, my unit kept chugging along at turbo speed, leaving the air crisp enough that visitors commented on it. The Alexa integration lets me crank it up remotely when I smell my roommate burning toast (again).

Is it perfect? The touch controls sometimes need firm presses, and at turbo speed it sounds like a small desk fan - not obnoxious, but noticeable. Still, after six months of 24/7 use, I'm convinced this is why my allergy meds are gathering dust.