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We understand that some people just have to have that cigarette, while others can't stand the smell and do not like to be exposed to secondhand smoke. We here at SmokeEaters.org have tapped some of the industry's finest resources to provide you with reviews and comparisons on cigarette smoke eaters to help solve this problem.

I know that you may have a husband, co-worker, or even patrons that may smoke cigarettes, whether it be just a few or an entire pack. That smell is really pungent and it takes a really good cigarette smoke eater to be able to clean that smell and smoke from the air. After many years of selling and marketing cigarette smoke eaters, SmokeEaters.org has made this easy chart filled with benefits, drawbacks, and special features of the most popular selling cigarette smoke eaters manufactured today.

Comparison Chart...

Product	Pros	Cons	Features	Application	MSRP
Trion SE 800E Smoke Eater	• Unique mounting options - can be ceiling-mounted, flush-mounted, or wall-mounted • Supports fresh air return duct, if desired	• Must be hard-wired into electrical system • More maintenance than a media-based smoke eater -Electronic filter cell must be washed periodically	• COANDA 360˚ airflow pattern creates an "envelope" of clean air. • Aluminum mesh prefilter traps larger particles, allowing the electronic cells focus on the finer particulates	• Offices • Bars • Waiting Rooms • Smoking areas •Computer rooms	BPA Pricing $1,199.95 Usually ~~$1,699.00~~ (learn more about this Trion air cleaner)
AQE C12 SmokeMaster Smoke Eater Read smoke eater review of the AQE C12	• Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs • Higher CFM than media-based units • COANDA 360° airflow pattern	• Regular maintenance required • limited to 3 fan speeds	• Ceiling mount or Wall mount (w / kit) • Can be fitted with odor-adsorbing carbon pads	• Bars, bingo halls, bowling alleys containing moderate amounts of smoke	$1,835.00
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Deluxe Smoke Eater	• Contains 22 lbs. activated carbon for odor control • Relatively quiet, reaching up to only 69dBA on its highest fan setting	• Replaceable Media filters allow less airflow than electrostatic technology • not aesthetically pleasing	• Variable speed fan control, up to 850 CFM • Comes w/ wired remote kit	• Bowling alleys, smoking lounges, and other areas where odor removal is a concern	$2,366.00
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Smoke Eater	• Contains 5 lbs. of granulated carbon for removal of odors	• lower airflow due to replaceable media filtration • not aesthetically pleasing	• Variable speed fan control, up to 850 CFM • Comes w/ wired wall control for remote operation	• Bowling alleys, smoking lounges, and other areas where odor removal is a concern	$1,723.00
AQE EverClear Smoke Eater	• Flush-mount design... only the attractive grille is visible • Contains 9 lbs. activated carbon for odor removal	• Consumes slightly more energy to run than an electrostatic unit • Contains filters that need to be replaced	• Can be fitted with a drop-skirt when full flush-mount is not possible	• Smoking lounges, clubs, and other places where space is a concern	$2,305.00
AQE EverClear Deluxe Smoke Eater	• Flush-mount design only shows attractive grille • Contains a whopping 44 lbs. activated carbon!	• Contains filters that need to be replaced • Consumes slightly more energy to run than an electrostatic unit	• Can be fitted with a drop-skirt when full flush-mount is not possible	• Smoking lounges, clubs, and other places where space is a concern	$2,632.00
AQE X11-Q SmokeMaster Smoke Eater	• Main filters never require replacement. • Inconspicuous - Grill fits flush with ceiling, cabinet hidden. • COANDA Airflow pulls smoke up & distributes clean air. • Up to 1250 CFM	• Requires periodic cleaning. • Requires installation above ceiling.	• Electrostatic cell plus two activated carbon filters for smoke and odor control • 3 Speed fan	• Bars • Beauty solons • Pool halls • Bingo halls • Bowling centers • Conference Rooms • Break rooms • Hospitals • Offices • Photo/litho processors • Restaurants	$1,825.00 Research this electronic smoke eater air filter
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Smoke Eater	• Contains a special blend of media to target a wider range of chemicals and odors. • True HEPA filtration	• Only good for light smoke. • Only covers a very small room • Louder than most	• True HEPA filtration • Special gas phase media blend • 3 fan speeds	• Small enclosed room w/ one light smoker • Up to 200 sq. ft.	$499.95 more info
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr. Smoke Eater	• Low initial cost • Contains a special blend of media to target a wider range of chemicals and odors. • True HEPA filtration	• Too small for more than an occasional cigarette • Only covers a very small room	• True HEPA filtration • Special gas phase media blend • 3 fan speeds	• Very small enclosed room w/ one light smoker • Up to 100 sq. ft.	$299.95 more info
Allerair 9400 CM Smoke Eater	• HEPA filter • 20 lbs carbon blend to control odor • Compact size	• Must replace filters periodically • Not very powerful • No speed control (on or off)	• Tar trapping pre-filter • Side discharge works well with multiple units to create airflow pattern	• Break room, den, recreation room, bedroom, office • 400 CFM covers a room up to 500sq ft.	$835.00 Read more on this smoke air cleaner.
BPA Smoke Muncher Smoke Eater	• 15 lbs carbon for odor control • Compact size • 3 speed control	• Must replace filters periodically	• Tar trapping filter • Versatile installation options - floor, shelf, hang from ceiling	• Break room, den, recreation room, bedroom, office • Up to 300 CFM covers a 250-500 sq ft enclosed room.	$547.00 Research this smoke eater air purifier.
IQAir GC MultiGas Air Purifier Smoke Eater Read smoke eater review for the IQAir GC MultiGas	• 12 lbs gas phase media • High quality construction & design • Requires little maintenance • Handles a room up to 900 sq ft.	• Periodic filter replacement required	• Custom gas, odor & smoke control • Remote control	• Home, office, hospital, salon • Room up to about 900 sq ft. • Tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, pollution, Acetic acid, Acetone, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, 1.3 Butadiene, Butyric acid, Carbon disulfide, Chlorine dioxide, Cresol, Cyclohexanone, Diethylamine... etc	$995.00 Read more on this home & office air cleaner
IQAir HealthPro Plus Smoke Eater	• 25 lbs gas phase media • High quality construction & design • Requires little maintenance • Handles a room up to 1200 sq ft.	• Periodic filter replacement required	• Custom gas, odor & smoke control • Remote control	• Home, office, hospital, salon • Room up to about 1200 sq ft. • Tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, pollution, Acetic acid, Acetone, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, 1.3 Butadiene, Butyric acid, Carbon disulfide, Chlorine dioxide, Cresol, Cyclohexanone, Diethylamine, Dimethylamine, Ethanol... etc	$1,895.00 Learn more about this smoke eater
NQ Clarifier Deluxe Smoke Eater	• Cleans the air quickly in a small to medium room • Plenty of carbon to absorb odor • UV plus 5 stages of filtration works ideally on smoke	• Not aesthetically pleasing • Requires costly periodic filter replacement • Floor placement limits immediate capture of rising smoke • Not effective for large rooms	• 80 sq ft HEPA filter • 15 lbs carbon for gas & odor • 2 germicidal UV lamps • UV & filter replacement indicator lights	• 350 CFM handles a room up to 2048 sq ft • Home, office • Medical office • Asthma sufferers • Allergy & pulmonary patients • MCS or environmentally sensitive patients	$699.00 Read more on this smoke air cleaner.
NQ Clarifier ADS Smoke Eater	• Cleans the air quickly in a small to medium room • Plenty of carbon to absorb odor • UV plus 5 stages of filtration works ideally on smoke	• Not aesthetically pleasing • Requires costly periodic filter replacement • Floor placement limits immediate capture of rising smoke • Not effective for large rooms	• 80 sq ft HEPA filter • 15 lbs carbon for gas & odor • 4 germicidal UV lamps • UV & filter replacement indicator lights	• Isolation rooms • Hospitals, clinics • Civil defense • High level microbiological protection • Immune deficient individuals •COPD patients • Emphysema, lung infection or asthma patients	$999.00 Learn more about this smoke air purifier.
Trion Air Boss M750 Media Smoke Eater	• Ceiling or wall-mount installation • Adjustable vents for effective airflow patterns	• Media filters must be replaced • Media filtration allows less airflow than electrostatic air cleaners	• Variable speed control • Can support up to 21 lbs. of odor-adsorbing media	• Bars • Restaurants • Clubs • Nail & Beauty Salons	$1,305.00 (read more about this commercial smoke eater)
Trion AirBoss M1100 Media Smoke Eater	• Multi-stage filter combinations • Low maintenance • High efficiency filters	• Media filtration allows less airflow than electrostatic air cleaners • Media filters must be replaced	• Front access means no tools are required to access the filters • 4-way adjustable air discharge grille	• Light commercial applications where flush-mount installation is not possible	$1,844.00 (learn more about this commercial air purifier)
Trion AirBoss M2500 Media Smoke Eater	• Multiple media filters: wraparound prefilter, 4" pleated and 95% bag • High 1875 cfm	• Media filters have to be replaced, as opposed to cleaned • Its powder-coat finish may not appeal to some people	• Three speed fan control • Self-contained air cleaner does not need ductwork	• Bingo halls, school vocational areas (welding fumes, wood dust), light powders, body shops	$2,169.00 (learn more about this light industrial air cleaner)
Trion CAC 500 Media Smoke Eater	• Main filters never require cleaning. • Low profile - Grill fits almost flush with ceiling, cabinet hidden. • COANDA Airflow pulls smoke up & distributes clean air. • Odor controlling carbon optional.	• Requires periodic filter replacement. • Requires installation above ceiling. • Only can handle one small enclosed room.	• Main Filter - Multi-pleat borosilicate glass fibers • Post Filter - Optional Carbon • 3 Speeds • Mounts above standard 2'x2'ceiling tile or hangs below ceiling	• Home or small office where ceiling installation is possible. • Up to about 500 sq ft room.	$1,343.00 (read more about this light-duty smoke eater)
Trion CAC 1000 Electronic Smoke Eater	• Washable electrostatic main filter cuts filter replacement cost to zero • Hinged panel allows filter access without the use of tools	• More required maintenance involved than with media-based cigarette smoke eaters • Higher initial investment	• Ultra-quiet fan at only 58 dbA on its highest setting • Low Profile - only 3.8" exposed below ceiling level	• Small offices, home offices, break rooms up to 525 sq. ft.	$1,296.00 (read more about this light commercial air cleaner)
Trion CAE 128 Electronic Smoke Eater	• Adjustable airflow discharge grille • Up to 95% efficient removal of smoke, dust, pollen, mold spores, and bacteria • Double-pass electronic cell configuration	• Washable electronic cells require more maintenance than media-based air cleaners • Pass-through type air cleaner requires careful selection of placement for effective airflow pattern	• Variable speed fan control, up to 1150 cfm • Ceiling or wall-mounted (w/ bracket) • Can be fitted with charcoal filter, for odor removal	• Bars • Conference rooms • Clubs • Restaurants	$2,617.00 (Learn more about this smoke eater)
Trion FM 1000E Electronic Smoke Eater	• Above ceiling installation, fits into standard 2' x 4' ceiling tile • Washable electrostatic filter cell	• Regular filter cell maintenance required to ensure optimal performance • 19.63" deep -Requires considerable space above ceiling level	• 6-way air discharge, coanda airflow • Can be modified for remote air discharge	• Restaurants • Bars • Taverns • Offices • Conference rooms • Break rooms	$2,023.00 (Learn more about this Trion smoke eater)
Trion FM 1000M Media Smoke Eater	• Main filter needs no scheduled cleaning • Low profile, flush-mount design	• 19.63" deep -Requires considerable space above ceiling level • Noticeably less airflow than its electrostatic counterpart	• 95% efficient per ASHRAE 52.1 • Remote on/off switch available	• Restaurants • Bars • Taverns • Offices • Conference rooms • Break rooms	$2,009.00 (Learn more about this Trion air cleaner)
Trion SE 400E Smoke Eater Read product reviews of the Trion SE 400E	• Unique mounting options - can be ceiling-mounted, flush-mounted, or wall-mounted • Supports fresh air return duct, if desired	• Must be hard-wired into electrical system • More maintenance than a media-based smoke eater -Electronic filter cell must be washed periodically	• Small footprint - designed to fit in a 2' x 2' ceiling grid • COANDA 360˚ airflow pattern creates an "envelope" of clean air.	• Home offices • Small offices • Conference rooms • Break rooms	BPA Pricing $899.95 Usually ~~$1,131.00~~ (read more about this smoke eater)
UAS Smokeeter SE24	• No costly filters to replace • Ceiling location is ideal for capturing rising smoke • Mounts flush into space for standard 2'x4' ceiling panel	• Requires periodic maintenance	• 3 speed control • COANDA airflow sucks smoke up and blows clean air down	• Up to 1025 CFM will handle moderate smoke in a room up to about 564 sq ft • Small to medium size break room, office, workshop, waiting room	$2,423.00 Learn more about this smoke air purifier.
UAS Vision Air 1 Smoke Eater	• Versatile floor, wall, table or ceiling mount • Looks great on stand or installed flush in the ceiling • Optional Odor control • UV option is ideal for smoke • Carbon & odor control	• Requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement filters	• Filter choice of either washable ESP or disposable media • Optional air monitor automatically controls fan as needed	• ESP up to 750 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 415 sq ft • Media up to 600 CFM can handle smoky room up to 306 sq ft	$1,824.00 Media $1,931.00 ESP Learn more about this smoke air cleaner.
UAS Vision Air2 Smoke Eater	• Looks great installed flush in the ceiling • Optional Odor control • UV option is ideal for smoke • Carbon & odor control	• Requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement filters	• Filter choice of either washable ESP or disposable media • Optional air monitor automatically controls fan as needed	• ESP up to 1500 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 850 sq ft • Media up to 1200 CFM can handle smoky room up to 625 sq ft	$3,010.00 Media $3,117.00 ESP Research this smoke eater air cleaner.

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