Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 Air Purifier Review

Last Updated: March 25, 2021

Looking for a casual air purifier to operate in the background without making excessive noise or costing you heavily on your bills? Check out the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01, it may be just what you’re looking for.

by Tom Green
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Gideon has shown itself to be visionary innovators with the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01. A new take on the traditional air purifier, this unit plugs right into any socket, getting to work on the pollutants in the air with its UV light, and ion purifier. This unit will effectively combat odors and airborne particulates in an estimated area of up to 150 square feet, and with its whisper-quiet fan technology, it is especially suitable for use in an office space or bedroom. Check out our full review below for more information.

 

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Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 Air Purifier

 

Retailing for the remarkably low price-tag of $29.95, the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 will effectively get to work on any allergens in the air of small living space. With its compact design and whisper-quiet technology, this unit will not disrupt you or your loved ones as you go about your daily business. However, be warned, this unit is by no means a replacement for the larger, more expensive units that utilize HEPA filters. Continue reading below for more information regarding this unique air purifier unit.

 

Cleaning Capabilities

Capable of servicing living spaces of up to 150 square feet, the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 is possibly the smallest air purifier we have reviewed at Air Conditioners Rated. This unique unit effectively kills bacteria in the air by using a UV light which kills over 98% of airborne germs by breaking up the bacterial DNA. Couple this with the unit’s ion purifier which will eliminate or at least combat household odors, and you have one effective little device.

 

Efficiency / Certifications

This unit is exceptionally energy efficient, only consuming 8 watts of energy. This allows for the unit to function 24/7 as it will not consume too much energy. 24/7 use is further enabled by the unit somehow staying cool regardless of how long it has been operating. The one piece of advice we would offer potential buyers is to regularly clean the two stainless steel filters inside the device as if they are neglected the unit’s overall efficiency will suffer.

There was, unfortunately not information regarding any certifications this unit may or may not have earned at the time of this review. However, considering how small the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 is, we would be inclined to forgive this oversight. However, if any potential buyers are nervous about purchasing a device with no certification guarantees, we recommend contacting F&W (Gideon) with any queries they might have.

 

Convenience

The Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01’s design is exceptionally useful due to its sheer portability. In fact, we would go so far as to say that this unit has possibly the most convenient design of any unit we have reviewed. The ability to plug this unit right into any socket in your home is an inspired design and makes transporting your air purifier around your home easier than ever. Couple this with whisper-quiet operation, and you will find that this unit, once plugged in, will not disturb you or your loved ones.

 

Design

Unfortunately, there were no exact decibel ratings for this product available to us at the time of this review, however, the whisper-quiet fan built-into this device means that this unit volume likely falls somewhere between 20dB – 30dB, which is essentially inaudible unless in extreme proximity to the device.

Only 8.3 inches long, the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 is the smallest unit we have come across to date at Air Conditioners Rated, and as mentioned above, this design greatly lends itself to portability and convenient operation.

Finally, the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01 weighs in at a remarkably light 1.2lbs, meaning just about anyone is easily capable of transporting this unit in one hand.

 

Help & Support

F&W is contactable via telephone, mail, or web-form through the company’s official website. In addition to this, the company will back this unit with a 1-year limited warranty, which is frankly a very welcome surprise, considering that products of this size usually do not avail of a warranty plan. More information regarding the company’s warranty is available, for any potential buyers concerned about any small-print.

 

Verdict

To conclude our review of the Gideon GD-UVSNTZ-01, we must say we were pleasantly surprised by this unit. We won’t fault it for its lack of features or certifications, given its small size, and floor-level price-tag of $29.95. Although this unit is not exactly a replacement for the larger HEPA-filter air purifiers, as it is not as effective, it is still certainly one to consider if you’re in the market for a smaller air purifier that will chip away at pollutants in the air to offer a reprieve in allergy season.

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