Electrolux FA31-201GY Review | 46 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£130
  • Max. CADR: 180 m³/h
  • Maximum room area: 40
  • Maximum noise level: 50 dB
  • HEPA filter: yes
  • Weight: 2.8 kg

Electrolux FA31-201GY review. Compare 46 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Purifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

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Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

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      Verdict

      The Electrolux Flow A3 (FA31-201GY) is a compact, floor-standing air purifier engineered for smaller rooms up to 40 m², utilizing a 4-stage filtration system that includes a cylindrical pre-filter, an antibacterial coating, an EPA12/HEPA 13 filter, and an active carbon filter to capture micro-dust (PM 2.5), odours, and up to 99.99% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 micrometres. Operating on a 20W motor with 3 fan speeds, it features a smoke Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 180 m³/h, a spiral air outlet for uniform circulation, a laser particle sensor with a multi-coloured PureSense air quality display, and an intuitive touch UI. Main advantages include its whisper-quiet performance in sleep mode at just 26 dB(A) (maxing out at 49 dB(A)), efficient automated performance adjustments via Auto Mode, and a lightweight 2.5 kg frame for easy portability. However, its downsides include an absence of advanced smart connectivity or a dedicated mobile app for this specific model, tight air inlets at the bottom that can potentially limit intake over time, and relatively expensive replacement filters that need swapping every 12 months.

      Technical Specifications of air purifier Electrolux FA31-201GY

      Technical Score

      What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.

      When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

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      User score

      What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.

      When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

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      70.0%

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      User reviews

      30.0%

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      Popularity
      What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Purifiers category.
      When it matters: When you prefer products in the Air Purifiers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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      Ratio quality/price

      What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.

      When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

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      Power
      What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's power.
      When it matters: It matters if you want stronger airflow performance.

      Importance: HIGH

      20 W
      Air quality indicator
      What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has an air-quality indicator.
      When it matters: It matters if you want quick visual feedback about air quality.

      Importance: MEDIUM

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      Color
      What it is: This attribute shows the main color of the air purifier.
      When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to match your space.

      Importance: LOW

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      Max. CADR
      What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's max. cadr.
      When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to clean the air faster.

      Importance: HIGH

      180 m³/h
      Continuous purification
      What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier supports continuous purification.
      When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to run continuously.

      Importance: LOW

      yes
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      Third-party reviews

      What customers like about Electrolux FA31-201GY?

      • Compact and space-saving design
      • Lightweight and easy to move between rooms
      • Intuitive touch-based user interface
      • Effective multi-stage filtration for dust, allergens, and odors
      • Efficient air circulation via its spiral vortex outlet
      • Very quiet operation when running in Sleep Mode
      • Helpful real-time air quality indicators and filter-change alerts
      • Responsive Auto Mode that adjusts automatically to pollution levels

      What customers dislike about Electrolux FA31-201GY?

      • Lacks smart features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, app integration, or voice control
      • High noise levels and a loud fan sound when running at maximum speed
      • Some users report an annoying, alternating whistling tone while operating in Night Mode
      • Recurring costs due to non-washable filters requiring periodic replacement
      • Limited coverage area that is strictly optimized only for small or medium-sized rooms

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