A water purifier, steam cleaner, and air purifier: 3 gadgets I tested to make my home smarter

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In Short: A review of smart home gadgets reveals discrepancies in performance and cost, particularly with the Jaspr air purifier.

After testing various smart gadgets, a recent review by HouseFresh highlights inconsistencies in performance and cost, particularly with the Jaspr air purifier, which is priced three times higher than comparable air purifiers with similar performance levels.

The Jaspr, which has been a popular choice among influencers, is noted for its resemblance to the DentAir MedicAir 1.0, another air purifier used by dentists, and is manufactured by the same company that produces the KJ-600F-T01.

The review also points out issues with the purified water quality from the RO water purifier, which uses a DualFlow Mineralisation process, and the user experienced stomach issues as a result.

For the reviewer, the segment of smart home gadgets has gained significant importance post-pandemic, as they prioritize their home environment and emotional attachment to it, finding it a 'safe place' and 'happy place'.

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Another tall, cylindrical air purifier with a steel body, the same reported CADR, dual sensors, and a similar touchscreen at the top.
I found import/export data showing that Jaspr has been importing purifiers from AGCEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Technology Co., Ltd, which is the same company that manufactures the KJ-600F-T01.
The Jaspr is a $1,200 air purifier that has been all over social media for the past few years, with influencers giving glowing reviews and offering juicy discount codes.
It is a segment I feel I really picked up after the pandemic, when we started caring more about our homes and paying closer attention to how we feel at home.
For someone who has travelled the whole world and stayed in some of the fanciest hotels, nothing compares to coming back home—my “safe place”, my happy place, where I grew up, was raised, and where I have such a deep emotional attachment.
As I get older, I am also becoming more of a homebody.
I find myself wanting to spend more time at home and less time outdoors.
Being an introvert with a creative personality, I love being at home.

Sources

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