Mi Air Purifier 2S: new OLED display makes it a winner, and laser sensor to respond better to bad air a great addition
Upgrades to Xiaomi device, including display of air pollution, humidity and temperature in app and on the purifier, make it a worthwhile addition to any household
There are many air purifier on the market right now, but most are pricey. That’s why the Mi Air Purifier 2S may appeal to those on a budget, with an agreeable price tag of HK$849 (US$108).
Hardware and set-up
The Mi Air Purifier 2S is the latest iteration of air purifiers from Xiaomi, the smartphone company that in recent years has expanded into producing a range of consumer electronics, including smart home devices. Unsurprisingly, the Air Purifier 2S packs a dose of smarts you don’t see in most competitors, such as Wi-fi connectivity and remote management from the Mi Home app.
The white device adopts the design language of its predecessors, with a tried and tested tower structure for a compact footprint that should fit well in most households.
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Visually, one key difference over the earlier non-“S” model is the addition of an OLED display to show key data such as the current PM2.5 reading (a measurement of fine particle concentration that is one of the determinants of air quality). In addition, the company says it drilled 943 more intake holes to increase air intake and circulate air better.