LG PuriCare Air Purifier vs AIRE: Same Published CADR, Different Features

Key takeaways

• LG PuriCare 360° AS60GHWG0: CADR 480 m³/h, 62.8 m² capacity (LG's figure), ioniser, ThinQ app, S$399 on pre-order when we checked.
• Same published CADR as the AIRE Classic 400S. The coverage figures differ, and are not directly comparable without each brand's assumptions.
• LG publishes lab test results for its anti-bacterial and anti-viral claims.
• AIRE adds UV-C, per-room sizing and servicing for businesses.

Where LG wins

LG publishes CADR on this model's Singapore product page, which makes a like-for-like starting point possible. The PuriCare 360° at S$399 delivers 480 m³/h, has an ioniser, and runs from the LG ThinQ app. LG also cites third-party lab tests for its anti-bacterial and anti-viral claims. For a home living room, that is strong value.

Why the coverage numbers look different

LG lists 62.8 m² for 480 m³/h. We list 31–54 m² for the same published 480 m³/h. Coverage depends on the test method, ceiling height and target air changes per hour, and we did not find LG's assumptions on the page, so the two figures are not directly comparable. As a general clean-air target, the US CDC advises aiming for at least 5 air changes per hour in occupied rooms. Work it out yourself: floor area × ceiling height × target ACH. See our CADR and ACH guide.

What AIRE adds

AIRE's medical range pairs an H13 HEPA filter with UV-C and copper-silver ion stages. In chamber testing, more than 99.99% of the tested airborne pathogens (E. coli, Staphylococcus albus, Influenza A) were eliminated within 60 minutes, against roughly 4 hours 23 minutes for the same organisms to decay passively on a standard HEPA filter. That is a chamber result, not a promise about illness. Procurement documents cover CE, RoHS, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and an FDA Class 2 medical device listing held by the manufacturer. See how we verify our claims.

AIRE does not list retail prices. Clinics and businesses buy or rent, and rental includes filters, servicing and two-way delivery. That is less convenient than a checkout button, and we say so.

Side by side

Competitor details are from the Singapore product or retailer pages we checked on 27 September 2026, and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; this is our own comparison. Some older PuriCare models on LG's site are marked discontinued.

Which should you choose?

For a home, the LG is hard to argue with at S$399. For a clinic, choose on what happens in each treatment room: sizing each room at a stated air-change rate, UV-C after the filter, documents for procurement, and servicing. That is where AIRE fits.

Next step

Not sure which you need? Start with our size calculator. For a clinic or office, an Air Report (S$150 per visit) measures each room and emails the result within two working days.

Frequently asked

Is the LG PuriCare air purifier good?

Yes, for home use. The current PuriCare 360° (AS60GHWG0) lists a CADR of 480 m³/h, an ioniser and the LG ThinQ app, at S$399 on pre-order in September 2026. LG publishes the CADR on this model's Singapore product page.

LG says 62.8 m². AIRE says 31–54 m² for the same CADR. Who is right?

The figures are not directly comparable. Coverage depends on the test method, ceiling height and target air changes per hour, and LG's page does not state its assumptions. Use floor area × ceiling height × target ACH to check any brand against your room.

Should a clinic buy LG PuriCare or AIRE?

A clinic usually needs per-room sizing, procurement documents and servicing. AIRE is sold that way and adds UV-C after an H13 filter. For a home living room, the LG is good value.

Related reading

• CADR and ACH: two different numbers that work together
• Medical-Grade vs Consumer Air Purifiers: The Real Difference
• AIRE vs Philips: what would convince a loyal Philips user to switch

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