GermGuardian AC085 Air Purifier: Trusted Review & Specs

GermGuardian AC085 is the portable device that Guardian Technologies offers to us for air improvement on the go. It is cheap, obviously, but it doesn’t lack anything in comparison to its console and tower brothers. So, why not check our today GermGuardian AC085 Review?

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Guardian Technologies doesn’t forget to add a HEPA portable air purifier to its list, along with lots of pluggable UV-C sanitizers. The GermGuardian AC085 serves as a wireless, portable, on-the-go air purifier, and it does its tasks beautifully. Again, we recommend that you read our complete GermGuardian AC085 Review. 

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GermGuardian AC085 Price

We have reviewed quite a few personal and portable air purifiers in the past. The Airdog FitAir and LG PuriCare Mini get actual rankings, while the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini and InvisiClean Personal Mini aren’t eligible to test against other console devices. The GermGuardian AC085 will stay with the latter, as it can’t replace a real air purifier for your home.

It is simple to use and ideal for anyone looking for a portable air purifier. GermGuardian AC085 costs $59, and it’s only slightly more expensive than the other wall sanitizers in the family, like the GermGuardian GG1000 or GG1100. It’s about the same price as the GermGuardian AC225, which we hope to review one day.

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GermGuardian AC085 Design and Size

GermGuardian AC085 is a portable air purifier with an actual mechanical filter and UV-C light bulb, so it can compare to the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini in terms of size. At only 7 inches in height and 3 inches in width, it is actually more compact than its competitor.

It is just like a basic personal air purifier, so you don’t need manual dexterity to get the most from it. The GermGuardian AC085 can be put beside you in the car, and it features a much more normal bottom-to-top airflow system concept, which is the most suitable in this situation. Yes, I’m looking at other GermGuardian air purifiers.

It will be available only in the white color option, which is clearly the trending color option for a GermGuardian device at the moment. Not that I’m trying to complain, but such a change actually does make this air purifier “less” traditional.

This air purifier is truly a personal air purifier at 0.6 lbs, the same weight as its other competitors.

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GermGuardian AC085 Filters

Of course, we don’t expect a full air cleaning system from a personal air purifier like the GermGuardian AC085, but it surpasses any of our expectations. Let’s check out this air purifier’s 2-in-1 air cleaning system.

1. HEPA filter – With the new filter R, the GermGuardian AC085 is able to deal with common dust and allergens.
2. UV-C Light – The UV-C light helps to reduce germs.

Though portable, the GermGuardian AC085 still remains the signature GermGuardian air cleaning system with the combination of a mechanical filter and UV-C light bulb. It is quite effective at both dealing with common dust and allergens as well as reducing germs and mold spores.

GermGuardian AC085 will use the newest filter R, or FLT085. The filter is also recommended to be replaced after 6 to 8 months.

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GermGuardian AC085 Room Coverage

GermGuardian AC085 is designed only for personal use, so there is no AHAM verification for this air purifier like for other GermGuardian devices.

The CADR of GermGuardian AC085 is 8-10 cfm in general.

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GermGuardian AC085 Sound

A personal air purifier must be silent, so you won’t get distracted while using it on the go. GermGuardian AC085 is measured at 15 or 30 decibels (dB), depending on its fan speed.

This compact air purifier is perfect to use in the office, as it won’t distract anyone.

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GermGuardian AC085 Power Consumption

To be one of the best air purifiers, a device must strictly pass our Breathe Quality test after long-term use. Also, one of the most frequently asked questions in Breathe Quality is, “Do air purifiers use a lot of energy?” We can all agree that power consumption is one important criterion to review to determine if this air purifier is worth your money or not.

The input of this GermGuardian AC085 is only 2 watts, meaning it is far better than the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini in terms of power consumption. The air purifier can run for 8 hours without the UV-C light, and it can be charged via the USB port.

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GermGuardian AC085 Additional Features

GermGuardian AC085 has more additional features than other competitors, as it has both an LED indicator for filter replacement and a battery-low indicator. For your information, it does have more additional features than its own sibling, the GermGuardian AC4175 bookshelf air purifier.

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GermGuardian AC085 Customer Service

There is not much to say about the brilliant support from Guardian Technologies’ customer service. Anyone can get active support from the American brand. The company also makes the instruction manuals available online to help you answer common questions on your own. But if you can’t find a solution, just contact customer service via phone at 866-603-5900 or via email at support@guardiantechnologies.com. Just like any other brand, the office will be open from Monday to Friday.

Guardian Technologies occasionally offers free shipping as well as a significant discount on all products (typically 10% to 20%). Whenever you find the air purifiers are not as great as you had thought, you can return them within 30 days of your original receipt of the order. And don’t worry about the warranty policy of Guardian Technologies, as it warrants its products to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. You can register for a warranty for up to five years.

The GermGuardian AC085 has a warranty of 1 year.

Our verdict

GermGuardian AC085 is the personal air purifier for you, especially if you like the idea of a UV-C light filter. This air purifier, however, is not a substitute for the real thing when it comes to your normal home use.