Surround Air XJ2000

Pros: No filters to replace, Low electric consumption, No moving parts

Cons: Questionable pricing tactics, Cheap materials, Poor performance, Noisy, High ozone

The Bottom Line: The Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Quadra is only moderately more expensive but superior in every way.

Review: I've had a Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Compact Quadra (IB) for a couple years now (and been very happy with it), but when I heard about the XJ-2000--which appeared to be a comparable product but for about half the cost--I figured I might as well pick...

Pros: tiny size, some results possible in very small rooms

Cons: cheap plastic, ozone smell, overpriced, hard to clean

The Bottom Line: If you want a real air cleaner, you're just going to have to pay for a real air cleaner. Stick with the well known brands.

Review: I'm not sure why anybody would rate this product 5 stars. Either they don't have any other basis for comparison or they have some other motivation which is beside me. This is one of those "you get what you pay for" purchases.

Someone...

Pros: Quiet, inexpensive to operate, effective.

Cons: Replacing cleaned plate can at first be tricky.

The Bottom Line: Works great for smoke smell, pet odors, musty odors, car odors.

Review: I purchased my first XJ-2000 roughly a year ago.
My husband and I are both smokers and we own two large dogs. My goal when purchasing it was to keep my home from smelling like smokers live here.

The first one I purchased was to cover...

Pros: Improves air quality, quiet, affordable

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the XJ 2000 or another ionizer to everyone to improve the air quality you breathe.

Review: I was sceptical at first when I saw the ionizer infomercials on TV, so instead of buying one from there, I purchased the cheaper XJ 2000 from a seller on eBay.

Contrary to my beliefs, the unit works very well! Within a day of plugging it...

Pros: Love these purifiers. Works, cheap, small, what more do you want?

Cons: Haven't found any yet. Just don't pay over $50 for one.

The Bottom Line: Powerful little air purifier. Really works.

Review: I purchased a Surround Air Purifier for a Christmas present for my father. We pulled it out of the box, plugged the cord into the unit and into the wall and pushed the on button. In 30 minutes the bedroom smelled like a fresh rain shower. No sound...

Pros: Inexpensive, quiet, freshens air

Cons: Distinct ozone smell near unit

The Bottom Line: If you don't want to work around the ozone smell then this ionizer is not for you. Otherwise, it seems to do the job.

Review: I bought the Neotec XJ2000, which is the same machine made by the same company in China. I burn a lot of wood in winter months and needed some way to keep the dust down. The highly marketed Ionic Breeze Quadra was just too expensive. I ended up...

Pros: Silent, helps with allergies and asthma and odors.

Cons: Inconvenient to clean and does not cover much square footage.

The Bottom Line: Give this a try. You will definitely get your money's worth.

Review: I bought one of these about a year ago. I was skeptical because it was so small and so quiet. I put it in my bedroom about two feet from my bed. I really think it helps! I have cats that sleep on the bed and I am allergic to them. I think it also...

Pros: Very inexpensive, effective.

Cons: Poor collection plate design and surface area.

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an effective air ionizer for a cheap price, you can't go wrong with the the XJ-2000.

Review: I really wanted to buy the Ionic Breeze Quadra from Sharper Image, but that price! $350 seemed waaay too steep. When I discovered the XJ2000 on the web while searching for a lower price on the Quadra (impossible), I was skeptical, but for the price,...

Pros: Non-intrusive, higher negative ion generation, can be position to optimize performance and interval mode.

Cons: None that a little common sense can't overcome.

The Bottom Line: If you opt for this type of system, go with the XJ-2000.

Review: Like the reviewers of 03/30/04 and 04/25/05, I too own or owned both the XJ-2000 and Ionic Breeze. However, my findings were significantly different. Rather than focus on the manufacturer's pricing strategy or ones ability/inability to remove a...

Pros: effective, well made, inexpensive, works well

Cons: thumb screws for plate cleaning are not effortless

The Bottom Line: Buy first, it works, well made and costs less. If you decide to get a more expensive type, put this on your refrigerator, or give it to a friend.

Review: I was very sceptical of the XJ-2000, but it does seem the most popular on the internet. A look at epinions shows a wide variance of opinions. So, a couple clarifications. The 12v 10w power supply does get hotter than one would expect, but it's not...