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Austin Air "it" Personal Air Purifier (Compact Medical-HEPA Filtration for Your Personal Space)
at 0.3 microns
airflow
portable
no ozone
The Austin Air "it" is a personal air purifier, built to clean the air right where you spend your time: a desk, a bedside table, a workstation. Instead of trying to filter a whole room, it puts genuine medical-grade True HEPA into a compact, all-steel unit that sits next to you and cleans your immediate breathing zone. It's the same true-HEPA media Austin Air builds into its full-size purifiers, in a 12-pound package you can pick up and carry.
It's HEPA-focused, so it's the right pick when your concern is particles you breathe: dust, pollen, and pet dander up close. If you also want light odor and chemical control, you can add the optional VOC Carbon Wrap. And if you need to clean a whole room rather than a personal zone, the compact HealthMate Junior and full-size HealthMate are the better fit, compared below.
Which Small Austin Air Unit Is Right for Your Space?
The "it" is the most personal purifier Austin Air makes. It's sized for the air immediately around you, not a whole room. If you need to cover an actual room, the Junior and full-size HealthMate use the same medical-grade HEPA in a larger unit. Here's how they line up.
| Austin Air "it" THIS MODEL |
HealthMate Junior | HealthMate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A desk, bedside, or workstation | A small room | A large room or open space |
| Coverage | Your personal breathing zone | 700 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft |
| Particle filter | True Medical HEPA (99.97%) | True Medical HEPA (99.97%) | True Medical HEPA (99.97%) |
| Carbon for odors & chemicals | Optional VOC Carbon Wrap | 6.5 lb carbon + zeolite | 15 lb carbon + zeolite |
| Size | 8.5″ tall, 12 lb | 16.5″ tall, 21 lb | 23″ tall, 47 lb |
| Warranty | 5yr mech / 5yr filter | 5yr mech / 5yr filter | 5yr mech / 5yr filter |
| Price from | $344.99 | $609.99 | $844.99 |
Choose the "it" when you want clean air in your personal space: a desk, a nightstand, or wherever you sit for hours. It's the smallest, most portable, and most affordable way into Austin Air's medical-grade HEPA. If you want to clean a whole room instead, the HealthMate Junior covers spaces up to 700 sq ft, and the full-size HealthMate reaches up to 1,500 sq ft, both with a deep carbon and zeolite bed built in for odors and chemicals.
Coverage figures for Junior and HealthMate are based on air-change rate and 8-ft ceilings, and vary with layout and use. The "it" is sized for a personal breathing zone rather than a rated room size. Airflow and sound levels vary by speed setting.
Is the Austin Air "it" Right for You?
The "it" is for people who want genuine medical-grade filtration in their personal space, without a full-size unit or a full-size price.
It's an especially strong fit if you:
✔ Want personal air filtration at a desk, bedside, or workstation rather than whole-room coverage
✔ Deal with allergies, dust, or pet dander up close while you work, sleep, or study
✔ Want a quiet unit for a bedroom, office, or shared space
✔ Value true medical-grade HEPA over a disposable consumer purifier
✔ Like that you can pick it up and move it to wherever you need cleaner air
Great fit for:
✔ Desks and home offices
✔ Nightstands and bedside use
✔ Dorms, cubicles, and shared workspaces
✔ Travel or a second space where a full-size unit won't fit
✔ Anyone who wants Austin Air HEPA at the most accessible price
What the Austin Air "it" Removes
Particles & Allergens (True Medical HEPA)
The "it" runs a True Medical Grade HEPA filter, certified to capture 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns and 99% down to 0.1 microns. That lower 0.1-micron figure is what puts it ahead of a basic HEPA unit, since it reaches into the sub-micron range where viruses and bacteria live:
- Dust and fine particles, the everyday buildup from fabrics, furniture, and daily activity
- Pollen, the seasonal allergens that ride in on windows, doors, and clothing
- Pet dander, the airborne skin flakes from cats and dogs
- Mold spores, captured before they settle and spread
- Smoke and sub-micron particles, including many airborne viruses and bacteria caught mechanically in the HEPA media
Good to know: the "it" is a HEPA-focused particle purifier. For built-in odor and chemical control, the HealthMate Junior and full-size HealthMate carry a deep carbon and zeolite bed. On the "it", you can add light odor and chemical control with the optional VOC Carbon Wrap below.
Optional: Add the VOC Carbon Wrap
The "it" comes as a HEPA-focused particle purifier, but you can add an optional VOC Carbon Wrap when you order. The wrap fits around the filter and adds a layer of activated carbon that adsorbs light odors and airborne chemicals, like everyday household smells or mild off-gassing.
- Pick it when ordering: choose "HEPA + VOC Carbon Wrap" instead of "HEPA Only" for a small add-on price
- What it helps with: light cooking, pet, and household odors, plus mild chemical smells
- Replace: about every 3 months, separately from the main HEPA filter
If odors and chemicals are a real, ongoing concern rather than an occasional one, a unit with a full carbon bed like the HealthMate Junior will do more than a wrap on a personal unit.
Key Design Features
Compact, Desktop-Friendly Footprint
At just 8.5 inches tall and 11 inches wide, the "it" fits on a desk, nightstand, or small table without taking over the space.
Lightweight, All-Steel Body
It weighs about 12 pounds, so you can pick it up and move it to wherever you need cleaner air. The 23-gauge welded steel housing with a baked-on powder coat avoids the plastic smell cheaper purifiers can add to a room.
360° Air Intake
The unit draws air evenly from every side, which improves circulation in the small personal space around you and moves up to 125 cubic feet of air per minute.
3-Speed Centrifugal Fan
One control balances airflow and noise. Run it low for quiet background cleaning at around 45 dB while you work or sleep, or higher when you want to clear the air faster.
Ozone-Free Filtration
The "it" cleans air by mechanical filtration only. There's no ionizer and no ozone-generating process, so it doesn't add anything to the air you breathe.
Built to Run Continuously
A permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor is made to run 24/7, drawing about 82 watts on high, so you can leave it on for steady filtration.
Maintenance & Filter Life
The "it" keeps upkeep simple:
- HEPA filter life: up to 5 years under normal use, backed by the 5-year pro-rated filter warranty
- Pre-filter: captures larger particles first, which helps the main HEPA filter last longer
- Optional VOC Carbon Wrap: replace every 3 months if you use it
- When to replace the HEPA: when airflow noticeably drops or filtration falls off
Replacement "it" filters are available right here at Pure Indoor Living, and a low-cost "it" pre-filter keeps the main filter cleaner for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get the "it" or the HealthMate Junior?
It comes down to what you're cleaning. The "it" is a personal purifier for the air right around you at a desk, bedside, or workstation, and it's the smallest and most affordable Austin Air unit. The HealthMate Junior is built to clean a whole small room up to 700 sq ft and adds a deep carbon and zeolite bed for odors and chemicals. If you want personal, portable, and particle-focused, choose the "it." If you want to treat a whole room, look at the Junior.
Is the "it" a true HEPA air purifier?
Yes. The "it" uses genuine True Medical Grade HEPA, certified to remove 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns and 99% down to 0.1 microns. It's the same class of medical-grade HEPA media Austin Air uses in its full-size units, not a "HEPA-type" or "HEPA-like" filter, so it's a strong choice for allergies, dust, and fine particles in your personal space.
Does the "it" remove odors and chemicals?
The base "it" is HEPA-focused, so it targets particles rather than gases. If you want light odor and chemical control, add the optional VOC Carbon Wrap when you order, which fits around the filter and adsorbs everyday odors and mild off-gassing. For heavier or ongoing odor and chemical needs, a unit with a full carbon bed like the HealthMate Junior is the better fit.
What room size does the "it" cover?
The "it" is a personal purifier, so it's designed to clean your immediate breathing zone, the air right around a desk, bed, or chair, rather than a rated room size. If you want to clean a whole room, the HealthMate Junior covers up to 700 sq ft and the full-size HealthMate up to 1,500 sq ft.
Is it quiet enough for a desk or bedside?
Yes. On low the "it" runs at around 45 dB, similar to a quiet library, which suits a desk, bedside, or shared office. Its 3-speed fan lets you run it quietly while you work or sleep, then turn it up when you want to clear the air faster.
How often do I replace the filter, and what does it cost?
The "it" HEPA filter lasts up to 5 years under normal use. Genuine replacement filters are available here at Pure Indoor Living, and a low-cost "it" pre-filter helps the main filter last longer. If you use the optional VOC Carbon Wrap, plan to replace that separately, about every 3 months.
Does the "it" produce ozone?
No. The "it" cleans air by mechanical filtration only: a pre-filter and True HEPA. There's no ionizer and no ozone-generating process, which is what you want in a unit you sit right next to for hours.
What's the warranty?
The "it" is backed by Austin Air's 5-year mechanical warranty and a 5-year pro-rated filter warranty, the same coverage as the full-size line and one of the longest in the category.
Is this a medical device?
No. The Austin Air "it" is a residential and commercial air purifier for general indoor air quality. It's not a medical device and isn't intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
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Let Us Help You Find Your Perfect Austin Air Purifier
The right Austin Air unit usually comes down to two things: whether you're cleaning a personal space or a whole room, and whether your main concern is particles, chemicals, or both.
If you're deciding between the "it" and the HealthMate Junior, or wondering whether you need the VOC Carbon Wrap, tell us about your space and what you're trying to clear, and we'll point you to the right fit.