
Xiaomi and Honeywell are competing in the under-Rs 20,000 air purifier segment as Delhi's pollution worsens. Xiaomi's Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 is priced at Rs 17,999, while the Honeywell Air Touch P2 costs Rs 19,499 on Amazon.

The Honeywell model offers a higher Clean Air Delivery Rate of 550 cubic meters per hour, compared to Xiaomi's 443 cubic meters per hour. Xiaomi claims a larger coverage area of 940 sq ft, against Honeywell's 853 sq ft. Honeywell operates at a quieter 23dB noise level, versus Xiaomi's 32dB.
Xiaomi's purifier features a five-stage filtration system with UVC sterilisation and fresh negative ions, while Honeywell uses a four-stage process with UV LED technology. Both support app and voice controls via Alexa and their respective apps.
The comparison comes as Delhi's air quality deteriorates, pushing consumers towards affordable purifiers. Xiaomi's lower price and larger claimed coverage may appeal to budget buyers, but Honeywell counters with higher CADR and quieter operation. Neither model addresses filter replacement costs or real-world performance in Delhi's pollution levels. Both brands leave buyers to decide between coverage area and purification speed.
The next step for a buyer is to weigh CADR against room size: Honeywell's 550 m3/hr suits larger rooms better despite its lower coverage claim.
Source: digit.in
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