TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier vs MA-14 Air Purifier
Buy the TCL Breeva A3 if you want documented specs: HEPA H13, 270 m³/h CADR, 246 sq ft cleaned 5x per hour, dual dust and VOC sensors, app and voice control. The Medify MA-14 is the simpler pick with a 4.8 rating from 450 buyers, but its listed specs are thin. No price was given for either unit, so compare live store prices before you commit.
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TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier
Choose the TCL Breeva A3 if you want a HEPA H13 filter, real-time air quality sensors, and app or Alexa control in a bedroom or living room.
- True HEPA H13 removes 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns
- 270 m³/h CADR cleans a 246 sq ft room about 5 times an hour
- Dust and VOC sensors drive Auto Shield mode automatically
- 26 dB sleep mode and child lock suit bedrooms
- App, Alexa and Google Assistant control plus a built-in timer
- Ionizer adds a feature some people prefer to switch off
- Filter replacement interval and cost are not stated
What separates them
| TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier | MA-14 Air Purifier | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration | 5 stages: pre-filter, True HEPA H13, carbon, ionizer, UV-C | 3 stages: pre-filter, HEPA, carbon |
| Particle rating | 99.97% down to 0.3 microns, H13 grade | Particles down to 0.3 microns, grade not stated |
| Clean air delivery | 270 m³/h CADR | Not published |
| Room coverage | 246 sq ft at 5 air changes per hour | Whole room, size not stated |
| Sensors | Laser dust and VOC sensors with 3-color display | None listed |
| Controls | Touch panel, TCL Home app, Alexa, Google Assistant, timer | 3-speed touch controls |
| Sleep noise | 26 dB | Sleep mode, dB not stated |
Price history
- TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier: lowest $79.99 on Oct 29.
- MA-14 Air Purifier: lowest $119.00 on Oct 29.
Prices at every store
TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier
- Hyper Microsystems, Inc.Check price at Hyper Microsystems, Inc.
MA-14 Air Purifier
- Medify BusinessCheck price at Medify Business
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- Medify AirCheck price at Medify Air
Specs compared
| Spec | TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier | MA-14 Air Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration stages | 5-stage | — |
| HEPA grade | HEPA H13 | — |
| Particle removal | 99.97% of airborne particles | — |
| Particle size | 0.3μm | — |
| CADR | 270cmh | — |
| Room coverage | 246ft² | — |
| Sleep mode noise | 26dB | — |
| Air intake | 360° | — |
| Sensors | Dual sensors | — |
| Voice control | Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
| App control |
What reviewers say
TCL Breeva A3 Air Purifier
Owner feedback on the Breeva line is generally positive on quiet operation and the auto mode, with the sensor-driven speed changes and the air quality light called out as useful. The most common complaints are the modest cleaning power for larger rooms and the cost and availability of replacement filters.
- Very quiet at night; sleep mode barely audible
- Auto mode reacts quickly to cooking and smoke
- Easy setup and simple app pairing
- Nightlight is a nice touch in bedrooms
- Struggles to noticeably clean rooms much above 300 sq ft
- Replacement filters cost a fair share of the unit price
- Ionizer cannot always be fully disabled on some firmware
- Air quality sensor can be slow to settle after cooking
MA-14 Air Purifier
Owners rate it highly, at 4.8 out of 5 across 450 ratings. The recurring theme is easier breathing in bedrooms and living rooms, with sleep mode keeping it quiet at night. The main complaint is how often filters need replacing.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a bedroom?
- The TCL Breeva A3. Its 26 dB sleep mode is published, and it cleans a 246 sq ft room about 5 times an hour. The MA-14 has a sleep mode but no stated noise level.
- Which cleans a larger room?
- The TCL, on paper. It is rated for 246 sq ft at 5 air changes per hour and up to 1,230 sq ft at one exchange per hour. Medify does not publish a room size for the MA-14.
- Does the MA-14 have a true HEPA filter?
- Medify says its HEPA material removes particles down to 0.3 microns but does not state a grade such as H13. The TCL is explicitly HEPA H13.
- Is the TCL worth extra money?
- Only if prices are close. The TCL adds sensors, app and voice control, and a published CADR. If the MA-14 is much cheaper, it still filters air, just with less control and less published data.
- How often do filters need changing?
- Medify lists 3 months for the MA-14. TCL does not state an interval for the Breeva A3, so rely on its filter-life indicator.
- Which is easier to set up and run?
- The MA-14: three touch speeds, sleep mode and a filter indicator. The TCL adds app pairing and sensor-driven auto mode if you want them.
