lol That's exactly what I asked myself after buying a new filter! So plastic really is (unfortunately) household waste. But it has a metallic net. On the net I only find recommendations for household waste unless it's a large amount. That's all I could find.
There are copies made in Asia, but I recommend the original. That said, you can continue to use the same filter for a long time because its real life in a lightly polluted atmosphere is much longer than that calculated by the application (it's not a 'wear' detector but a calculator of the number of hours based on what the airborne particle detector measures. )
And also buy one in advance ...
The "Mi Air Purifier HEPA Filter (1 x)" is not compatible with the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4. This filter is only advertised for the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2, 2H, 2S, 3, 3H and Pro models and does not fit the Smart Air Purifier 4, even if the size appears similar.
There is a specially designed replacement filter for the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4, which works in three layers and is designed for optimum air purification. This filter should be replaced every six to twelve months and is only compatible with the Smart Air Purifier 4.
To summarise: You should use a specially designed filter for the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4, as the HEPA filter mentioned here is not compatible.
The Mi Air Purifier HEPA Filter does not fit the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4. The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 uses a specific filter designed for this model and is not compatible with the Mi Air Purifier HEPA Filter. The matching filter for the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 is the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Filter.
This filter is compatible with the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H, Mi Air Purifier 3C, Mi Air Purifier Pro, Mi Air Purifier 2H, Mi Air Purifier 2C and Mi Air Purifier 2S
Unfortunately, it does not seem to be compatible with your air purifier 🙁
Hi,
I had a look on the internet out of my own interest.
Apparently the dimensions are very similar.
This filter has
Height: 29.3 cm
Width: 20 cm
Your original filter for the Air Purifier 4 has
Height: 29.3 cm
Width: 21 cm
It is best to order the M16R-FLP-GL.
You are guaranteed that it will fit.
LG. Michi
This filter is primarily intended for allergy sufferers. It does not have an activated carbon filter.
Actually, the standard HEPA filter should be sufficient to remove odours (official English website also mentions the activated carbon filter). If that is not enough, the "Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Formaldehyde Filter" could be an option, as it is also designed to remove odours (according to the website/advertising text).