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Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H

A from Xiaomi, with HEPA H13 filtration, rated for rooms up to 484 sq ft.

Who this is for:Shoppers looking for a purifier suited to large bedrooms, dens, and mid-size living rooms. If odors, pet smells, or smoke gases are a concern, this model includes activated carbon.

Owners like this air purifier because it's good value for money.

Key specs

New to these numbers? Read What is CADR? and Decibels, translated
Room coverageiThe largest room, in square feet, this purifier can effectively clean — assuming standard 8-foot ceilings and 4–5 air changes per hour.Room size guide →484 sq ft
Noise rangeiDecibels (dB) measure loudness on a scale where every +10 dB sounds roughly twice as loud. 20 dB is a whisper, 40 dB a quiet library, 60 dB normal conversation. For bedrooms, look for under 30 dB on the lowest setting.Noise guide →32.1–64 dB

Who the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H is for

Specs only matter in context. Here's where the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H genuinely fits — and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy. If you're deciding between this model and similar options, focus on the fit cards below: they highlight the specific use cases where this purifier shines and the situations where it falls short.

  • Keep in mindAudible in a quiet bedroomIts quietest setting is 32.1 dB — above the 30 dB most light sleepers need. Fine for living rooms and offices; light sleepers should plan on a hallway spot or a timer.
  • Good fitOdors, pets, and smokeAn activated carbon stage traps the gases a particle filter can't — cooking smells, litter-box odor, VOCs, and wildfire smoke gases.
  • Good fitSet-and-forget operationListed features include Mi Home app, Alexa, Google Assistant, OLED display, PM2.5 sensor — handy for letting the purifier manage itself, though none of it replaces CADR headroom.
  • Keep in mindHigh speed reaches 64 dBThat's conversation volume. CADR is measured at max speed, so on quieter settings the effective CADR drops — buy the headroom and run it on medium.
  • Keep in mindCADR is self-reportedThe Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H isn't AHAM Verifide, so its CADR and coverage figures come from the manufacturer rather than an independent lab — treat them as a ceiling, not a promise.

What owners say

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Common questions about the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H

Quick answers to the questions shoppers most often ask before buying. If your question isn't covered here, check the full specifications below or compare against similar models above.

  • What size room can the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H handle?It's rated for rooms up to 484 sq ft.
  • Is the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H quiet enough for a bedroom?Borderline. Its quietest setting is 32.1 dB, above the 30 dB target for light sleepers — it suits living rooms and offices better than bedside duty.
  • Can the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H handle odors and smoke?Yes — its activated carbon stage traps odor and VOC gases while the HEPA H13 filter handles the particles, which is the combination smoke and pet households need.

Full specifications

cadr m3hiClean Air Delivery Rate expressed in cubic meters per hour — the metric used outside the US.CADR guide →
380
dimensions
9.4 x 9.4 x 20.5 in
filter typeiThe particle filter grade. True HEPA captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns; 'HEPA-type' has no standardized efficiency.Filter guide →
HEPA H13
model numberiThe manufacturer's exact model identifier — handy when comparing listings across retailers.
3H
noise db maxiThe loudest fan setting, in decibels. 60 dB is normal conversation; above that you'll hear it across the room.Noise guide →
64
noise db miniThe quietest fan setting, in decibels. 20 dB is a whisper, 40 dB a quiet library — for bedrooms, look for under 30 dB here.Noise guide →
32.1
smart featuresiExtras like air quality sensors, auto mode, app control, and sleep modes. Nice to have — they don't clean the air themselves.Smart features guide →
Mi Home app, Alexa, Google Assistant, OLED display, PM2.5 sensor
room coverage sqftiThe largest room, in square feet, this purifier can effectively clean — assuming standard 8-foot ceilings and 4–5 air changes per hour.Room size guide →
484
has activated carboniActivated carbon traps gases, odors, and VOCs that HEPA filters can't catch — essential for smoke, cooking smells, and pet odor.Filter guide →
True