LG brings UVnano tech with wearable air purifier and air conditioners

LG Philippines has finally launched one of their most eagerly awaited air solution products in the country. In a recent installment of the South Korean technology giant’s popular livestream event, long-time LG Brand Ambassador James Deakin hosted the launch that was simulcast through Lazada and Facebook.

The self-purifying mask, which was introduced and went viral a year ago, is one of the most coveted techwear pieces worldwide. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier, together with its case, is offered alongside LG’s line of air conditioners which also feature UVnano technology.

UVnano is LG’s newest innovation that revolutionizes personal protection. This technology uses ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier’s charging case uses UVnano to clean the mask while it’s charging, while the new air conditioners use ultraviolet light to sterilize the fan to prevent 99.99% of germs from adhering to its surface. This process makes the air blown through the unit that much purer, safer, and fresher.

The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is your personal all-in solution for clean air. It provides thorough air protection with HEPA filters that filter out 99% of harmful particles for clean, fresh air. It has a Safety Certificate from the Korean Institute of Public Safety (KIPS), while virus removal, bacteria filtration, and pollen allergen removal performance was verified through an internal test conducted under the observation of TUV Rheinland Korea. The wearable air purifier has also been certified by the Korean Asthma Allergy Foundation (KAF) for the effective removal of allergens, and the National Radio Research Agency (EMF) for electromagnetic compatibility.

The Respiratory Sensor detects the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breathing, whereas DUAL Inverter Fans adjust the dual three-speed fans accordingly. Its seamless, organic design fits and seals to your face to minimize air leakage around the nose and chin, comfortable for everyday wear while minimizing air leakage. The material is made of medical-grade silicone. The design also makes it possible to wear the unit comfortably for hours on end.

A separate charging case is also available. It can remove up to 99.99% of bacteria in 30 minutes using UVnano technology, including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pnemoniae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Staphylococcus aureus. It also supports the use of the LG ThinQ app. With your smartphone, you can check usage history and the status of UVnano mode, Drying mode, and filter life with LG ThinQ. The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier, together with its charging case, is the best way to be assured of clean air while on the go.

When you’re just staying at home, however, your best option for clean, pure air is LG’s new air conditioners that utilize the new Aircare Complete system, which is a multi-step filtration process with UVnano to reduce allergens and harmful bacteria to ensure the cleanliness of the air you breathe together with your family and loved ones. The first step of the process is the Safe Plus Pre-Filter, which traps big dust particles and remove 99.9% bacteria from the start.

Next is the Ultra-Fine Dust (HAF) filter that collects Particulate Matter (PM) 1.0 ultra-fine dust that is combined with (-) ion from Ion diffuser. After that is the Allergy Filter that reduces allergens with a filter for healthier air followed by the UVnano technology to keep your fan 99.99% bacteria-free for a cleaner breeze. The end result is clean, pure air in your home all day every day.

Another upcoming product to look out for is the LG PuriCare 360. A lot of air purifiers are available in the market right now but what makes LG’s special is because it is tested and certified by the British Allergy Foundation (BAF), Korea Air Cleaning Association (CA), and Korea Asthma & Allergy Association (KAF). PuriCare air purifiers remove over 90% of airborne allergens.

It has a unique purification method that promotes 360 degrees of clean air delivery, including areas low to the ground where infants and toddlers can reap the rewards. It has an exceptional multi-filter system that captures six different types of particles to deliver purer, cleaner air. True HEPA Filter traps 99.7% of particles as small as 0.3 microns while a deodorization filter removes living odor, smog, and airborne chemicals. It has a unique PM 1.0 sensor that detects contaminants in the air one micron or smaller in diameter.

More importantly, for families with newborns, the LG PuriCare 360° Air Purifier operates at whisper-quiet sound levels as low as 25dB.

The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier’s retail price is PhP 8,699 and the UVnano charging case is at PhP 6,999; and the LG new line of Air Conditioners price starts at PhP 53,999. Both are now available on Lazada, Shopee, and other authorized dealers nationwide.

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ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325: More affordable and AMD-powered

This is a sponsored article by ASUS Philippines.

We’ve shown you our ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325) review and we talked about the values added by its 13.3-inch OLED display plus the processing power of its internals supported by Intel. As a quick refresher, it comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics and is backed up by 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and WiFi 6, among other useful features.

Although, ASUS Philippines is also offering another variant and it’s the ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325) — it’s pretty much the same notebook but comes with AMD-made internals.

Want to know which to get between the two? We highlight the key differences in this quick article!

Design

As mentioned, the UM325 is basically the same ZenBook 13 OLED but with slight tweaks for its internals. But in terms of design, there are a couple of things to take note of. One is that the Intel-powered UX325 is slightly lighter in weight than the UM325 (1.07kg vs 1.14kg).

It’s not a huge leap in weight but as with some users that I know, these small things matter especially when you’re always traveling.

Additionally, the UM325 ditches Thunderbolt 4 ports with a full range of charging and only offers a single USB 3.2 Gen 1, two USB 3.2 Gen 2, a single HDMI, and a microSD reader.

Quick heads up in terms of design, there is also a ZenBook 14 (UM425) but it only uses an IPS panel instead of an OLED one so you get a bigger display in exchange for less vibrant colors and deep blacks.

RELATED: 5 Benefits of having a Laptop with OLED Display

Processor

Now we head over to the main differences. It’s a matter of choosing whether you want Intel to power your laptop or let AMD’s components do the job. Here’s a closer look at the specs. As a quick reminder, these are just numbers we’re comparing since we don’t have two units with us to conduct a full-on comparison.

ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 is equipped with an 11th-gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor while the UM325 comes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 5700U CPU. From specs alone, AMD’s processor has a higher base frequency (1.8GHz vs 0.9GHz-2.4GHz) and turbo frequency (4.3GHz vs 4.2GHz) as well as higher core count (8 cores vs 4 cores) and thread count (16 threads vs 8 threads).

This could potentially result in better and faster performances for multi-core processes. Meanwhile, Intel’s single-core performance should yield better benchmark scores.

Graphics

As for graphics, both have integrated GPUs with the UX325 sporting Intel’s Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU and the UM325 boasting an AMD Radeon RX Vega 8. Again, AMD outputs higher numbers when it comes to GPU boost clock (1750MHz vs 1100MHz).

Although, the Iris Xe graphics came on top for shading units (640 vs 512) with a 10nm fabrication process (vs 7nm of UM325).

RAM

Then we go to the onboard RAM. The UX325 variant maxes out at 8GB while the UM325 could go up to 16GB storage. If you find your work to be reliant on speed and multitasking, you’d want to go for higher RAM.

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED Price in Philippines

Of course, with different sets for internals, there is also a difference in pricing. The Intel-powered ZenBook 13 OLED comes at PhP 59,995 while the AMD-backed ZenBook 13 OLED is more affordable at PhP 54,995 (8GB/512GB) with tradeoffs like the lack of Thunderbolt 4 ports.

What do you think of these two variants? Which do you prefer and why? Let us know in the comments!

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