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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$160
  • Max. CADR: 260 m³/h
  • Maximum room area: 120.8 m²
  • Maximum noise level: 54 dB
  • HEPA filter: yes
  • Weight: 4.28 kg

KALADO KCA01 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.

7.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Air Purifiers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Purifiers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

7.3

User score

Very good
7.5

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.

Score components:

50.0%

6.7

Performance

40.0%

8.5

Features

10.0%

7.4

Design

Very good
7.3

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.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.7

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
(187)
United States
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4.2
(190)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Very good
  • 7.5
    Bedroom use

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.2

    Maximum noise level

    30.0%

    10

    Night mode

    20.0%

    10

    Maximum room area

    15.0%

    7.1

    Weight

  • 6.7
    Allergy relief

    Score components:

    35.0%

    5.7

    Max. CADR

    30.0%

    10

    HEPA filter

    20.0%

    5.5

    Number of filtration stages

    15.0%

    4.0

    Washable prefilter

  • 7.8
    Smoke removal

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Activated carbon filter

    30.0%

    5.7

    Max. CADR

    20.0%

    5.5

    Number of filtration stages

    15.0%

    10

    Air quality indicator

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Verdict

The KALADO KCA01 is a smart air purifier featuring a dual air intake design and a three-stage filtration system consisting of a pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and an H13 True HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. It delivers a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 141 CFM (260 m³/h), allowing it to completely cycle a 350 sq ft room in 18 minutes or up to a 1,300 sq ft space in 1 hour. Main pros include real-time PM2.5 monitoring via a colour-coded visual LCD display, smart voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, an ultra-quiet sleep mode operating at 20–25 dB, and an precise grid-based filter life tracking system. However, notable cons include its bulkier footprint compared to smaller bedroom units, a relatively high initial price point, and the recurring cost of replacing its dual-filter set every 3 to 6 months.

Technical Specifications of air purifier KALADO KCA01

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.

Score components:

50.0%

6.7

Performance

40.0%

8.5

Features

10.0%

7.4

Design

7.5
KALADO KCA1 has a technical score of 7.46 points, which is higher than 81.4% of products in this category.
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.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(187)
United States
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4.2
(190)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.3
KALADO KCA1 has a user score of 7.29 points, which is lower than 80.9% of products in this category.
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.
4.7
KALADO KCA1 has a popularity of 4.7 points, which is lower than 63.9% of products in this category.
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.

Score components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

8.1
KALADO KCA1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 82.5% of products in this category.
Power
What it is: The electrical power consumption of the air purifier during operation, measured in watts (W).
When it matters: Helpful for estimating long-term electricity costs, particularly when running the unit continuously day and night.

Importance: HIGH

36 W
KALADO KCA1 has a power output of 36 W, which is lower than that of 50.8% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.7% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
What it is: The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), measuring the volume of purified air delivered per hour in cubic metres.
When it matters: Crucial for determining how rapidly the purifier circulates and cleans room air, especially for severe allergies or larger spaces.

Importance: HIGH

260 m³/h
KALADO KCA1 delivers a CADR of 260 m³/h, which is higher than that of 54.7% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
What it is: The maximum recommended floor area (in square metres) that the air purifier can effectively treat.
When it matters: Essential for matching the purifier's airflow capacity to your room size so all air is filtered thoroughly.

Importance: HIGH

120.8 m²
KALADO KCA1 covers up to 120.8 m², which is larger than 89.1% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
What it is: The number of manual airflow speed levels available to choose on the air purifier.
When it matters: Provides flexible control between whisper-quiet low speeds for sleeping and powerful high speeds for fast room clearing.

Importance: MEDIUM

5
KALADO KCA1 offers 5 fan speeds, which is more than 81.6% of air purifiers and the same as 9.5% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
What it is: The sound level emitted by the air purifier when running at its highest fan speed, measured in decibels (dB).
When it matters: Important if you plan to use the purifier in bedrooms, nurseries, or home offices where loud fan noise causes disturbance.

Importance: HIGH

54 dB
KALADO KCA1 reaches 54 dB at maximum speed, which is louder than 53.1% of air purifiers and the same as 4.9% of air purifiers.
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Air quality indicator
What it is: An optical or laser sensor system displaying real-time indoor pollution levels via color rings or numerical values.
When it matters: Provides immediate visual feedback on air cleanliness and confirms that the purifier is working effectively.

Importance: MEDIUM

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KALADO KCA1 has an air-quality indicator. This feature is present on 65.4% of air purifiers.
Continuous purification
What it is: Engineered motor and filter architecture designed for safe, uninterrupted 24/7 operation without thermal degradation.
When it matters: Essential for maintaining permanently low allergen and dust concentrations in polluted urban areas or high-pollen seasons.

Importance: LOW

yes
KALADO KCA1 supports continuous purification. This feature is present on 86.3% of air purifiers.
Auto mode
What it is: An intelligent operating mode that automatically increases or decreases fan speed based on live sensor pollution readings.
When it matters: Maximizes convenience and saves electricity by running quietly on low speed and ramping up only when pollution is detected.

Importance: MEDIUM

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KALADO KCA1 has auto mode. This feature is present on 67% of air purifiers.
Timer
What it is: A programmable shut-off countdown timer that turns off the air purifier automatically after a set number of hours.
When it matters: Convenient for running the unit for a specific duration before leaving home or going to bed without wasting electricity.

Importance: LOW

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KALADO KCA1 has a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
What it is: The longest selectable countdown duration available on the air purifier's timer, expressed in hours.
When it matters: Relevant if you prefer setting extended automated operating cycles, such as a full 8-hour workday or 12-hour overnight window.

Importance: LOW

12 hours
KALADO KCA1 features a maximum timer of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 67.2% of air purifiers and the same as that of 17.2% of air purifiers.
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Color
What it is: The primary exterior color and aesthetic finish of the air purifier housing.
When it matters: Important for ensuring the appliance blends harmoniously into your room decor and furniture style.

Importance: LOW

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Material
What it is: The primary manufacturing material used for the outer casing, such as ABS plastic, polycarbonate, or aluminum.
When it matters: Influences structural rigidity, scratch resistance, premium appearance, and ease of wiping clean.

Importance: LOW

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Display
What it is: An integrated digital screen showing active fan speed, particulate pollution numbers, filter health, and active timers.
When it matters: Enables quick visual checks of air metrics and purifier settings directly on the device without picking up your phone.

Importance: LOW

yes
KALADO KCA1 has a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
What it is: The physical placement of the display screen on the body of the air purifier (e.g., top panel or front facade).
When it matters: Affects viewing convenience: top displays are easiest to read while standing, while front displays are visible from across the room.

Importance: LOW

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Control type
What it is: The user interface mechanism for operating the device, such as capacitive touch keys, push buttons, or rotary dials.
When it matters: Determines tactile responsiveness, ease of operation in dark rooms, and durability over years of regular use.

Importance: LOW

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KALADO KCA01 vs the average air purifier

  • 71.8 m² larger room area
    KALADO KCA1 covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (120.8 m² vs 49 m²).
    What it is: The maximum recommended floor area (in square metres) that the air purifier can effectively treat.
    When it matters: Essential for matching the purifier's airflow capacity to your room size so all air is filtered thoroughly.

    Importance: HIGH

    KALADO KCA1 covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (120.8 m² vs 49 m²).120.8 m² vs 49 m²
  • 2 more fan speeds
    KALADO KCA1 provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).
    What it is: The number of manual airflow speed levels available to choose on the air purifier.
    When it matters: Provides flexible control between whisper-quiet low speeds for sleeping and powerful high speeds for fast room clearing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KALADO KCA1 provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).5 vs 3
  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    KALADO KCA1 supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
    What it is: Wireless connectivity enabling smartphone app pairing for remote operation, scheduling, and live air quality tracking.
    When it matters: Allows you to inspect home pollution levels from work and turn on the purifier so you return home to clean air.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KALADO KCA1 supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports voice control
    KALADO KCA1 supports voice control; the average air purifier does not.
    What it is: Integration with voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri for voice commands.
    When it matters: Offers convenient hands-free control to adjust fan speeds, check filter status, or turn the purifier on and off.

    Importance: LOW

    KALADO KCA1 supports voice control; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports 360° purification
    KALADO KCA1 supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
    What it is: A cylindrical or multi-directional intake design that draws in polluted room air from all surrounding angles.
    When it matters: Improves airflow circulation and offers versatile room placement without needing to position the intake toward open space.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KALADO KCA1 supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 4 hours longer timer
    KALADO KCA1 offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (12 hours vs 8 hours).
    What it is: The longest selectable countdown duration available on the air purifier's timer, expressed in hours.
    When it matters: Relevant if you prefer setting extended automated operating cycles, such as a full 8-hour workday or 12-hour overnight window.

    Importance: LOW

    KALADO KCA1 offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (12 hours vs 8 hours).12 hours vs 8 hours
  • 5.3 cm narrower width
    KALADO KCA1 is narrower than the average air purifier (22 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    What it is: The horizontal width across the front of the air purifier, measured in centimetres (cm).
    When it matters: Essential for confirming the unit fits neatly between furniture, in tight corners, or on compact bedside tables.

    Importance: LOW

    KALADO KCA1 is narrower than the average air purifier (22 cm vs 27.3 cm).22 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 13.17 cm shorter height
    KALADO KCA1 has a lower height than the average air purifier (36.8 cm vs 50 cm).
    What it is: The vertical height of the air purifier unit, measured in centimetres (cm).
    When it matters: Important for ensuring the unit fits underneath tables, under low window sills, or onto designated shelves.

    Importance: LOW

    KALADO KCA1 has a lower height than the average air purifier (36.8 cm vs 50 cm).36.83 cm vs 50 cm
  • 71.8 m² larger room area
    KALADO KCA1 covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (120.8 m² vs 49 m²).
  • 2 more fan speeds
    KALADO KCA1 provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).
  • Supports 360° purification
    KALADO KCA1 supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 8.3% higher CADR
    KALADO KCA1 provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (260 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    KALADO KCA1 supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports voice control
    KALADO KCA1 supports voice control; the average air purifier does not.
  • 4 hours longer timer
    KALADO KCA1 offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (12 hours vs 8 hours).
  • 5.3 cm narrower width
    KALADO KCA1 is narrower than the average air purifier (22 cm vs 27.3 cm).
  • 13.17 cm shorter height
    KALADO KCA1 has a lower height than the average air purifier (36.8 cm vs 50 cm).
  • 0.03 m longer power cord
    KALADO KCA1 features a longer power cord than the average air purifier (1.8 m vs 1.8 m).
  • 6.3% lower weight
    KALADO KCA1 is lighter than the average air purifier (4.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).

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Overall
Performance
Features
Design
  • Lower Manufacturer warranty
    KALADO KCA1 offers lower Manufacturer warranty than the average air purifier (1 years vs $$$).
  • 1 dB higher maximum noise level
    KALADO KCA1 runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (54 dB vs 53 dB).
  • 1.5 W lower power
    KALADO KCA1 has a lower power output than the average air purifier (36 W vs 37.5 W).
  • No washable prefilter
    KALADO KCA1 does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 13431.31 cm³ larger external volume
    KALADO KCA1 has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (17825.7 cm³ vs 31257.025 cm³).
  • No washable prefilter
    KALADO KCA1 does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
    What it is: A reusable outer mesh screen that traps hair, pet fur, and coarse dust, and can be rinsed clean under running water.
    When it matters: Substantially extends the lifespan of expensive inner HEPA and carbon filters by stopping large debris from clogging them.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KALADO KCA1 does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • Lower Manufacturer warranty
    KALADO KCA1 offers lower Manufacturer warranty than the average air purifier (1 years vs $$$).
    What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's manufacturer warranty.
    When it matters: It matters if longer manufacturer coverage is important to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KALADO KCA1 offers lower Manufacturer warranty than the average air purifier (1 years vs $$$).1 years vs 2 years
  • 1 dB higher maximum noise level
    KALADO KCA1 runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (54 dB vs 53 dB).
    What it is: The sound level emitted by the air purifier when running at its highest fan speed, measured in decibels (dB).
    When it matters: Important if you plan to use the purifier in bedrooms, nurseries, or home offices where loud fan noise causes disturbance.

    Importance: HIGH

    KALADO KCA1 runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (54 dB vs 53 dB).54 dB vs 53 dB
  • 9.7% lower user score
    KALADO KCA1 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (7.29 vs 8).
    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.
    KALADO KCA1 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (7.29 vs 8).7.29 vs 8
  • 32.2% less popular
    KALADO KCA1 is less popular than the average air purifier (4.71 vs 6.23).
    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.
    KALADO KCA1 is less popular than the average air purifier (4.71 vs 6.23).4.71 vs 6.23
  • 13431.31 cm³ larger external volume
    KALADO KCA1 has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (17825.7 cm³ vs 31257.025 cm³).
    What it is: This attribute shows the approximate external volume of the air purifier in cubic centimetres.
    When it matters: It matters when comparing how much physical space different air purifiers occupy.

    Importance: LOW

    KALADO KCA1 has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (17825.7 cm³ vs 31257.025 cm³).17825.72 cm³ vs 31257.025 cm³
  • 1.5 W lower power
    KALADO KCA1 has a lower power output than the average air purifier (36 W vs 37.5 W).
    What it is: The electrical power consumption of the air purifier during operation, measured in watts (W).
    When it matters: Helpful for estimating long-term electricity costs, particularly when running the unit continuously day and night.

    Importance: HIGH

    KALADO KCA1 has a lower power output than the average air purifier (36 W vs 37.5 W).36 W vs 37.5 W
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United Kingdom
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4.3
187 Reviews
United States
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4.2
190 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about KALADO KCA01?

  • Highly effective at removing allergens, pet dander, dust, and smoke odors
  • Fast air purification with double-sided intakes and 360-degree circulation
  • Very quiet operation when running in sleep mode (around 25dB)
  • Useful smart features including app control, Alexa compatibility, and real-time PM2.5 monitoring
  • Convenient visual elements such as a clear LCD screen, air quality color indicators, and a built-in nightlight

What customers dislike about KALADO KCA01?

  • Can be quite loud when operating at maximum fan speeds
  • Replacement filters can sometimes be difficult to find or source
  • Requires a separate third-party application to utilize the Wi-Fi smart features
  • Some users report the price of the unit and dual-filter replacements can be expensive

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