| | Bionaire® Filter with Odor Absorbing Carbon | Competitor |
| Carbon Layer | - Helps remove household odors as it humidifies
- Exclusive, patented technology
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| Output Results | - Bionaire® filters with CarbonX™ achieve up to 104% of intended output
| - Achieve only 71% of intended output (29% less than intended output)
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| Filter Life | - After a six week period, Bionaire® filters with CarbonX™ achieve 32% more output
| - After a six week period, competitive filters achieve 25% less than Bionaire® filters with CarbonX™
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| Material Quality | - 12 small diamond layers provide more surface area for absorption and moisture output
- Up to 24% more material by weight drives superior output. More weight creates a higher saturation and more output to reach manufacturers standards
| - Has only 8 medium diamond layers
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| Support Layer | - Patented plastic layer can bend and retain form for optimal performance
| - Metal layer is sharp to touch and doesn’t retain shape if bent or warped
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| Antimicrobial Protection | - Microban® antimicrobial protection proven to inhibit growth of bacteria, mold, and keep the humidifier cleaner between cleanings
| - Generic antimicrobial agent
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