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See larger image Sharp FP-P40CX Plasmacluster Air Purifier (Kitchen) List Price: $299.99 USD

• The Sharp KC-C150U

• The Sharp FP-P60CX

• The Sharp KC100U

• The Sharp FP-P40CX

• The Sharp FP-P35CX

For decades now the Sharp name has been synonymous with high quality home appliances. So of course it should come as no surprise that all five Sharp air purifiers in their lineup consistently chalk up high marks in virtually all of the most reputable online consumer review venues.

Sharp KC-C150U

Coming in between $400 & $750 is their largest and most powerful of all Sharp air purifiers, the KC-C150U. Now for some reason the online prices for this machine that consistently garners five star ratings, vary widely. It features a three stage filtration system, plasmacluster air purification and is rated for 347 sq feet, with CADR or “clean air delivery rate numbers” that are through the roof.

They are 224 for smoke, 245 for pollen and 230 for dust. So needless to say, this 25 pound workhorse is far more than a bedroom unit. It's also worth mentioning that because it is a non ionic hepa filter cleaner it emits zero ozone and its washable filters have a five year life span. Rarely do you see any home appliance with these types of consistent review ratings.

Sharp FP-P60CX

The next sharp air purifier down from there is their FP-P60CX, at an average price of around 350 new. This feature laden model also contains plasmacluster technology and a washable three layered hepa filter system. Along with the lower price though, comes a lower 330 sq foot rating and slightly lower CADR numbers as well. Dust 209, smoke 213 and pollen 205.

Just like all the other Sharp air purifiers, it pulls a consistent 4.5 star rating on Amazon and is also Energy Star qualified. This models features include clean filter sensor, both manual and remote control options, timer that can be set for automatic shut off in one, four or eight hours and air pollution sensor that automatically adjusts fan speed. At a net weight of only 18.5 pounds, this unit is also easily portable.

Sharp KC-100U

Prices on their KC-100U vary between high $200s and the low $300s online. Of course along with the lower price, the lower 254 sq foot rating is to be expected. As a trade off though, along with plasmacluster air sterilization, this unit also comes with an integrated 7.7 pint capacity humidifier. Hence; automatic humidity adjustment is included along withy its pollution sensing fan control auto adjust feature.

Your going to have to go without some of the convenience features that are included in the previous two listed models though and automatic filter clean filter sensor is one of them. No shut of timer either. You're also going to go without a pollution sensing automatic fan adjustment as well. You also take a bigger drop in the CADR numbers. Down to smoke 164, pollen 174 and dust 164. Same high customer rating though and a higher weight of 20.7 pounds

Sharp FP-P40CX

The FP-350CFX is actually priced online right about in the same area as the above listed model but unlike the KC-100U, there is no humidifier. However; because there is no humidifier there's no trade off on the features either. This five star rated 14.8 pound unit is a compact feature laden mighty-mite that's almost an identical scaled down version of the top of the line KC-C150U.

It comes with three stage washable filter system, Plasmacluster sterilization with auto ion control and auto fan sensor. However; there is no auto shut off timer but it is Energy Guard certified, which the above listed KC-100U is not. Its CADR numbers are almost identical to the above listed KC-100U, as is its sq footage rating of 253 “1 foot lower”. You also get a fully functional remote with this model.

Sharp FP-P35CX

This is the lowest priced of all Sharp air purifiers. You can find the FP-P35CX priced as low as $145 online and just like all the other above listed models, it carries a consistent 4.5 to 5 star customer review rating. It covers 129 sq feet, so this is pretty much a one room unit. (great office size). It also uses a two stage filter system and that consists of a hepa filter and a washable carbon fiber prefilter. However; it is pretty much devoid of convenience features, other than an automatic shut off timer.

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