Honeywell
Honeywell Air Touch i8
₹11,999
Sharp
Sharp FP-J30M-B
₹8,490
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right air purifier for your needs.
Price gap
₹3,509
Score gap
4 pts
Rating gap
0.1
Prices accurate as of 24/11/2025. Prices and availability on Amazon.in may change.
Editor's analysis
A hand-written take on how these two compare in the real world.
Two compact purifiers with different strengths: Honeywell Air Touch i8 at Rs 11,999 vs Sharp FP-J30M-B at Rs 8,490. The Honeywell offers medical H13 HEPA, higher CADR (300 vs 240 m3/hr), and larger coverage (42 vs 28 sq m). The Sharp brings Plasmacluster Ion technology, quieter 23 dB minimum noise, and remarkable 27W power efficiency. The Rs 3,509 gap buys significantly more room from the Honeywell, but the Sharp offers unique pathogen neutralization.
Round by round
How each product stacks up across the key dimensions.
Product A
Honeywell Air Touch i8
5
wins
Product B
Sharp FP-J30M-B
1
wins
₹11,999
₹8,490
4.2 / 5
4.1 / 5
84/100
80/100
Bestseller
987 reviews
300 m³/hr
240 m³/hr
42 sq m
28 sq m
Quick summary
Two compact purifiers with different strengths: Honeywell Air Touch i8 at Rs 11,999 vs Sharp FP-J30M-B at Rs 8,490.
The Honeywell Air Touch i8 is the better general-purpose purifier with H13 medical HEPA, higher CADR, and 50% more coverage for just Rs 2,000 more. The Sharp FP-J30M is a specialist pick for small bedrooms where Plasmacluster pathogen neutralization and ultra-quiet operation matter more than raw purification power.
Side by side
Each pick at a glance, what they include and what they cost.
Honeywell
CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
300 m³/hr
Coverage Area
42 sq m
Filter Type
Pre-filter + H13 HEPA + Activated Carbon
Noise Level
35-60 dB
Sharp
CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
240 m³/hr
Coverage Area
28 sq m
Filter Type
HEPA + Activated Carbon + Plasmacluster Ion
Noise Level
23-48 dB
Prices accurate as of 24/11/2025. Prices and availability on Amazon.in may change.
What sets them apart
The decisions you are actually making when you pick one over the other.
The Sharp FP-J30M-B is 29% more affordable, saving you ₹3,509. Both are within a similar price range.
The Honeywell Air Touch i8 leads in cadr (clean air delivery rate) with 300 m³/hr compared to 240 m³/hr.
The Honeywell Air Touch i8 leads in coverage area with 42 sq m compared to 28 sq m.
The Sharp FP-J30M-B is more efficient in noise level with 23-48 dB compared to 35-60 dB.
The Sharp FP-J30M-B is more efficient in power consumption with 27W compared to 55W.
Spec sheet
Side-by-side numbers with subtle highlighting on the stronger value.
| Specification | Honeywell Air Touch i8 | Sharp FP-J30M-B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹11,999 | ₹8,490 |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5(2,156) | 4.1 / 5(987) |
| CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) | 300 m³/hr | 240 m³/hr |
| Coverage Area | 42 sq m | 28 sq m |
| Filter Type | Pre-filter + H13 HEPA + Activated Carbon | HEPA + Activated Carbon + Plasmacluster Ion |
| Noise Level | 35-60 dB | 23-48 dB |
| Power Consumption | 55W | 27W |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Dimensions | 310 x 310 x 510 mm | 399 x 230 x 540 mm |
| Weight | 5.2 kg | 6 kg |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value in that row.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Where each pick shines, and where you'll have to compromise.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your priorities, not the spec sheet.
Choose
Honeywell Air Touch i8
If you want
Choose
Sharp FP-J30M-B
If you want
Buying tip
In Indian homes where the primary pollution sources are PM2.5 from traffic and construction, the Honeywell's higher CADR and medical-grade HEPA are more relevant. In homes focused on preventing airborne illness transmission (families with elderly or children), the Sharp's Plasmacluster adds a protection layer that HEPA filters fundamentally cannot provide.
Ready to decide?
Quick answers
The Honeywell is better for particulate pollution with 25% higher CADR (300 vs 240 m3/hr), medical H13 HEPA, and 50% more coverage (42 vs 28 sq m). For pure PM2.5 and dust removal in Indian pollution, the Honeywell is more effective. The Sharp's advantage is in pathogen neutralization, not particle removal.
Yes, if airborne illness prevention is your primary concern. Plasmacluster ions deactivate bacteria and viruses in the air - something HEPA cannot do (HEPA only traps them). For families with elderly, infants, or immunocompromised members, the Sharp's pathogen neutralization has genuine medical relevance.
The Honeywell, easily. The Sharp's 28 sq m (about 300 sq ft) coverage is insufficient for a 400 sq ft room. The Honeywell covers 42 sq m (about 450 sq ft), making it the only viable option for medium-sized rooms between the two.