How to use this case study
Nine models spanning ₹6,999 to ₹29,099. Two carry ionisers. Four carry UV-C LED. All nine are currently out of stock on the OEM site, and so are all the replacement filters. We scored every model on the same checklist framework as our earlier case studies, using only honeywellconnection.com.
Every verdict comes from honeywellconnection.com, product pages, Features sections, FAQ text, and the filters page. If it is not published there, it is scored as No or Partial.
Sources: honeywellconnection.com only. Compare with our Coway AirMega case study, Philips AC2220, Dyson HushJet and Xiaomi's full India range (AP4, Lite, Mijia 4 Compact, Mijia 6).
Disclaimer: This is an independent case study for educational purposes only, not a promotion or endorsement. We have no affiliation with Honeywell, Secure Connection Limited, Creative Newtech Limited, or any air purifier brand.
Before we start: the brand note
Every product page carries this footer: "The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to these products. These products are manufactured by Secure Connection Limited, Hong Kong. Imported by Creative Newtech Limited, Mumbai."
The Honeywell you may know from thermostats or industrial controls is not behind these products. We've scored them purely on what the OEM site tells us.
All nine models at a glance
Value
V1
Out of stock
~₹6,999
235 sq.ft · 152 m³/h · 12W
15/19
Value
V2
Out of stock
₹8,399
MRP ₹12,299
388 sq.ft · 250 m³/h · 47W
10/19
Value
V3
Out of stock
₹9,299
MRP ₹15,299
465 sq.ft · 300 m³/h · 65W
15/19
Value
V4
Out of stock
⚠ Ioniser + UV-C
₹11,999
MRP ₹19,299
543 sq.ft · 350 m³/h · 40W
Do not buy
Value
V5
Out of stock
₹10,199
MRP ₹22,999
589 sq.ft · 380 m³/h · W n/a
15/19
Platinum
P1
Out of stock
₹16,299
MRP ₹21,299
698 sq.ft · 450 m³/h · 82W
15/19
Platinum
P2
Out of stock
⚠ UV-C LED
₹18,219
MRP ₹23,299
853 sq.ft · 550 m³/h · 50W
Do not buy
Ultimate
U1
Out of stock
⚠ UV-C LED
₹24,799
MRP ₹34,999
1,085 sq.ft · 700 m³/h · 70W
Do not buy
Ultimate
U2
Out of stock
⚠ Ioniser + UV-C
₹29,099
MRP ₹40,499
1,008 sq.ft · 650 m³/h · W n/a
Do not buy
How we scored
Every verdict comes from honeywellconnection.com, product pages, Features sections, FAQ text, and the filters page. No third-party data used. All nine models show as "Sold out" on the OEM site at time of writing. CADR figures are published by Honeywell without citing a test standard, noted throughout.
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The full checklist, all 9 models
| Parameter | V1 | V2 | V3 | V4 ⚠ | V5 | P1 | P2 | U1 | U2 ⚠ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room Sizing | |||||||||
CADR published All models publish CADR. No test standard cited on the OEM site for any model. | 152* | 250* | 300* | 350* | 380* | 450* | 550* | 700* | 650* |
CADR matches 5 ACH Coverage claims appear to assume ~2 ACH. At 5 ACH, effective coverage falls to roughly 40% of the claim. Use CADR to size for your room, not the headline sq.ft. | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH | ~2 ACH |
25% oversizing buffer | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Filters | |||||||||
True HEPA (H13/H14) H13 confirmed for all. V3 also has H11 as a lower-grade pre-HEPA stage. | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ | H13 ✓ |
Activated carbon filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Washable pre-filter No product page states that any pre-filter is washable. Pre-filters appear to be replaceable units sold separately on the filters page. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | No pre-filter | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Filter cost published Filter prices visible on OEM filters page, a transparency positive. All currently OOS. V4 and U2 require two separate filter purchases per cycle. | ₹1,549/yr | ₹2,379/yr | ₹2,637/yr | ₹4,198/yr | ₹2,579/yr | ₹3,179/yr | ₹4,739/yr | ₹6,359/yr | ₹11,026/yr |
Adequate carbon thickness Not disclosed on any product page. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Sensors and Modes | |||||||||
Real-time PM2.5 display PM2.5 indicator confirmed on all models. V5 additionally has an AQI LED (Red/Yellow/Green). | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5+AQI ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ | PM2.5 ✓ |
TVOC sensor U1 only, VOC sensor explicitly stated in U1 Features section. No other model mentions TVOC sensing. | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes ✓ | No |
Night / Sleep mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto mode Adjusts fan based on PM2.5 reading. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | |||||||||
Noise level published All dB at low speed. V4 (34.4 dB) and U2 (38 dB) are high for bedroom use. V5 (22 dB), P2 and U1 (23 dB) are the quietest. | 29 dB | 32.5 dB | 30 dB | 34.4 dB | 22 dB | 30 dB | 23 dB | 23 dB | 38 dB |
Power consumption published V5 and U2 wattage not in Features section on OEM site. P1 at 82W is the worst power efficiency in the range. | 12W | 47W | 65W | 40W | Not listed | 82W | 50W | 70W | Not listed |
| Usability | |||||||||
Filter change indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Child lock V2 and V4: not mentioned on product page. All others: confirmed in FAQ. | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
App / Wi-Fi V5, P2, U1, U2: Honeywell Air Touch app + Alexa confirmed. V1–V4, P1: no app or Wi-Fi mentioned. | No | No | No | No | App+Alexa | No | App+Alexa | App+Alexa | App+Alexa |
Replacement filters available All filters listed on OEM site with published prices, but all are OOS at time of writing. | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS | Listed, OOS |
| Cost and Service | |||||||||
3-year total cost calculable Filter costs published. Wattage published for 7/9 (V5 and U2 missing). TCO fully calculable for V1–V4, P1, P2, U1. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |
Warranty stated | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ | 2 yr ✓ |
Service network Importer Creative Newtech Ltd, Mumbai. No physical service centre network listed. | Importer | Importer | Importer | Importer | Importer | Importer | Importer | Importer | Importer |
| Things to Avoid | |||||||||
No ioniser V4 and U2: ioniser explicitly stated in overview and Features. All others: no ioniser mentioned. | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | ⚠ Ioniser | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | ⚠ Ioniser |
No UV-C / UV LED V4, P2, U1, U2: UV LED explicitly stated. V1, V2, V3, V5, P1: no UV mentioned. | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | ⚠ UV LED | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | UV LED | UV LED | ⚠ UV LED |
No "HEPA-type" labelling All models state H13 HEPA clearly. | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ | Honest ✓ |
No indoor plants / VOC-only claims | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ |
Not relying only on gas/VOC | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ | Clear ✓ |
| Score / 19 | 15 | 10 | 15 | — | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
* CADR published without a cited test standard on honeywellconnection.com. Read directly from live product pages. Accessed May 2026. All models and all filters OOS at time of writing. Scores recomputed against the shared sheet (out of 19); a dash marks a vetoed model, which is not scored at all.
The checklist scorecard
The same scoring sheet used by the interactive buying checklist and our Find an Air Purifier tool. Scores start at 0 and run to 19 (an optional in-stock point takes the tool's sheet to 20). Vetoes are applied first: no numeric OEM CADR, "HEPA-type" labelling, no carbon filter, or an ioniser / UV-C as the extra cleaning technology means do not buy, and the machine is not scored at all.
| Criterion | V1 | V2 | V3 | V4 | V5 | P1 | P2 | U1 | U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CADR meets need (5 ACH, correctly sized room) V2 (250) and V4 (350) are marginal for their claimed rooms; no cited test standard | 5 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
H13 / H14 printed on the spec sheet H13 printed across the range | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
Activated carbon bed 0.4 kg (V-tier) to 0.75 kg (P2/U-tier) stated | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
Noise ≤ 30 dB on the lowest mode U1 is the quietest at 23 dB; others 32.5–39 dB | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
India warranty + service network Importer-led support; verify local service | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
PM2.5 numeric display U2 display not confirmed on the product page | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 0 / 2 |
App / Wi-Fi control P2 and U2 only | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
Filter indicator or washable pre-filter V2 has neither | 2 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Total / 19 | 15 | 10 | 15 | Not scored | 15 | 15 | Not scored | Not scored | Not scored |
| Veto | — | — | — | Ioniser + UV-C LED | — | — | UV-C LED | UV-C LED | Ioniser + UV-C LED |
Under the shared sheet, any ioniser or UV-C positioned as an extra cleaning technology is a Do not buy veto, and a vetoed machine is not scored. The V4, P2, U1 and U2 row points are shown for reference only.
What the scores tell us
On row points alone the P2 and the U1 would top the table, but both carry a UV-C LED presented as an extra cleaning stage, which is a Do not buy veto, so neither is scored. That leaves the V1, V3, V5 and P1 as the best of the range at 15/19 each, and the V2 at 10/19 on its marginal CADR and missing filter indicator. Four machines are vetoed: the V4 and U2 for an ioniser plus UV-C LED, and the P2 and U1 for the UV-C LED alone.
The most important thing to understand about this entire range is the coverage claim basis. Every model's headline square footage figure appears to assume roughly 2 ACH. At 5 ACH, our minimum for high-pollution Indian cities, the usable area falls to roughly 40% of the claim, and less once a 25% real-world buffer is applied. The V5, rated for 589 sq.ft, delivers 380 m³/h: at 5 ACH with a 10 ft ceiling and a 25% buffer that is about 200 sq.ft. Use the CADR number to size for your room, not the headline figure.
Filter pricing transparency is a genuine positive: Honeywell publishes filter costs openly on the OEM site, something most brands don't do. But all filters are currently OOS, which is a practical problem for existing owners and a reason for caution for new buyers.
V4, P2, U1 and U2: all four are vetoed
The V4 and U2 carry both an ioniser and a UV-C LED; the P2 and U1 carry the UV-C LED without an ioniser. All four are confirmed in their Features sections, and all four trigger the checklist's Do not buy veto, so none of them is scored. An ioniser produces ozone as a byproduct. A UV-C LED sold as an extra cleaning stage adds complexity without meaningful benefit over a well-sealed H13 HEPA filter. The V3 (₹9,299, CADR 300, no ioniser, no UV) is a cleaner and cheaper alternative to the V4, and the P1 (₹16,299, CADR 450, no ioniser, no UV) is the largest machine in the range that clears every veto.
Everything is out of stock, including filters
All nine purifiers and all replacement filters show as "Sold out" on honeywellconnection.com at time of writing. If you own one of these machines and need a replacement filter, the OEM site cannot currently fulfil it. Filters may be available on Amazon India.
P1's power consumption
The P1 draws 82W for a CADR of 450 m³/h. The P2 delivers 550 m³/h at 50W. The U1 delivers 700 m³/h at 70W. The P1 uses roughly twice the electricity per m³/h of clean air compared to its siblings. At ₹16,299, spending ₹2,000 more for the P2 (app, Alexa, better CADR, far better efficiency) makes considerably more sense.
Model by model
Entry point, most power-efficient in the range
At 12W for CADR 152 m³/h, V1 is by far the most power-efficient machine here. H13 HEPA, filter indicator, child lock, sleep and auto modes all confirmed. Replacement filter at ₹1,549/year, lowest in the range. Best for small bedrooms up to ~130 sq.ft at 5 ACH. No app, no washable pre-filter, CADR without test standard.
Clean mid-entry, no extras, no problems
CADR 250, 32.5 dB, 47W, H13 HEPA, filter indicator, sleep and auto modes. Filter at ₹2,379/year. No ioniser, no UV-C. Child lock not confirmed on the product page. No app. At the sale price, straightforward value without the things you don't want.
5-stage filtration, separate carbon is a plus, 65W is a minus
V3 has the most complex filter stack in the value sub-range: H11 + H13 HEPA, Silver ION, carbon, and pre-filter across two compound units. CADR 300, 30 dB, child lock. The separate carbon unit can be replaced independently when saturated. 65W is high for 300 m³/h, factor into electricity costs. Filter replacement across three separate parts at ₹2,637/year requires ordering from the OEM site, which is currently OOS.
Skip, ioniser and UV-C both confirmed
V4 explicitly features both an ioniser and UV LED in its product description and Features list. Both are Avoid flags. At ₹11,999, the V3 (₹9,299, no ioniser, no UV, lower noise) is the better choice. Filter cost at ₹4,198/year, two separate compound filters, is also the highest in the value sub-range. The V4 has no redeeming feature that isn't matched or exceeded by the V3 or V5.
Best in the value range, 22 dB, app, highest CADR
22 dB (quietest in the entire range), CADR 380, Honeywell Air Touch app, Alexa, AQI LED display, H13 HEPA, child lock. Filter at ₹2,579/year. No ioniser, no UV-C. Wattage not listed on the OEM features page. At ₹10,199 sale price, one of the strongest value propositions in the range, if stock returns.
Platinum entry, good CADR, poor power efficiency, no app
CADR 450, 30 dB, H13 HEPA, child lock, no ioniser, no UV-C. Filter at ₹3,179/year. But 82W for 450 m³/h is the worst power efficiency in the range, roughly double the watts-per-m³/h of the P2. No app, no remote. The P2 is ₹2,000 more for a meaningfully better machine.
Strong on paper, vetoed for the UV-C LED
CADR 550, 23 dB, 50W, app + Alexa, child lock, H13 HEPA, filter indicator. Filter at ₹4,739/year. It carries no ioniser, but the UV LED is confirmed in the Features list and is positioned as an extra cleaning stage, which is a hard veto on our sheet, so the machine is not scored. On row points alone it would have led the range.
Best hardware in the range, but the same UV-C LED veto
The only model with a confirmed in-built VOC sensor. CADR 700 m³/h (highest in the range), 23 dB, 70W, app + Alexa, child lock. Filter at ₹6,359/year. Its UV LED is confirmed on the product page and is the same extra-cleaning-stage flag as the P2, so the U1 is vetoed and not scored. Sized properly, 700 m³/h at 5 ACH with a 10 ft ceiling and a 25% buffer works out at about 370 sq.ft, not the 1,085 sq.ft headline.
Skip, ioniser, UV-C, 38 dB at low, and ₹11,026/yr in filters
The most expensive machine in the range and the hardest to recommend. Ioniser confirmed, UV LED confirmed, 38 dB at low speed (the noisiest in the range), and the most expensive filter stack at ₹11,026/year across four separate components plus a humidifier filter. The U1 is quieter and stronger on paper, but it is vetoed too, so neither Ultimate machine is recommended; the P1 is the largest model in the range that clears every veto.
Our take
Transparent filter pricing, but three models to skip and a stock-out problem
The Honeywell Air Touch range is unusual for publishing filter prices openly on the OEM site, a transparency win. The V5 emerges as the best value and the P1 as the largest machine that clears every veto, while the V4, P2, U1 and U2 are all vetoed for ionisers or UV-C LED and are therefore not scored. The biggest practical issue is that every single product and filter is out of stock at time of writing. Confirm availability before buying, and verify service support given the importer-only model.
Score it yourself
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References
All sources honeywellconnection.com. Product pages read directly from the live site. Accessed May 2026.
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