The Surround Air outperformed the Ionic Breeze in
clinical tests, but costs four times less!

Features Surround Air XJ-2100UV Ionic Breeze Quadra Ionic Breeze GP Germicidal UV Lamp Yes No Yes Built-In Fan Yes No No High Negative Ion Output Yes No No Compact Yes No No Price $99 $349 $449 Quantity Discounts Yes Yes Yes Low Energy Usage Yes Yes Yes Particle Removal Test 99.5% 99.3% n/a

Compared to the Ionic Breeze. The Surround Air ionic/uv air purifier proved to be 99.5% effective in clinical tests (compared to 99.3% for the Ionic Breeze Quadra). The Surround Air removed 90% of airborne pollutants in large chamber 20% faster than the Ionic Breeze. Detailed Ionic Breeze Comparison Detailed Ionic Pro Comparison

XJ-2100 Advantages Over "Tower" Air Purifiers:

Fan Advantage: A fan is included for added air flow, since the more air is circulated, the better it is cleaned.
Germicidal Advantage: Most tower air purifiers do not have an answer for destroying micro-organisms. The XJ-2100UV features a germicidal UV lamp, the most effective air purification technology against micro-organisms such as germs, viruses, bacteria and fungi. The Ionic Breeze GP model also features a germicidal UV lamp, but this model costs $449, versus just $99 for the reasonably-priced XJ-2100UV.
Price Advantage: 3 XJ-2100UVs can be purchased for less than the price of one Ionic Breeze.
Compact Advantage: Can be placed in smaller or higher places, such as on a bookshelf.
Negative Ion Advantage: Airborne particles that do not find their way inside the unit can still be removed, since air-cleaning negative ions circulate throughout room.
Horizontal Plate Advantage: Dental clinic study found horizontal plates considerably more effective than vertical plates (like those used in the Ionic Breeze).

Surround Air Purifier Comparison Chart