Qubo Q500 review: H13 HEPA, app and voice control at about ₹12,000
Qubo Q500 in India at about ₹11,990: H13 HEPA, PM2.5 sensor, 500 sq ft coverage, app and voice control, 1-year warranty, and the noise to expect.
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- We bought this unit
Where to buy
- Flipkart ₹11,990Check price
MRP ₹22,990
Prices checked 31 Oct 2026. Prices change often. Plain retailer links — we earn no commission when you buy.
Disclosure: Draft: specs come from retailer listings and Qubo support pages, which are inconsistent in places. Our own measurements are in progress and the scores are provisional.
The verdict
The Qubo Q500 lists True HEPA H13 filtration, a PM2.5 sensor, 500 sq ft coverage and app and voice control for about ₹11,990. It is the cheapest app-connected purifier we compared, with a single PM2.5 sensor, a 1-year warranty and fan noise up to 55 dB.
Best for
- Budget buyers who want an H13 HEPA purifier with an app
- Bedrooms and medium rooms up to about 500 sq ft
Skip it if
- You want more than a PM2.5 sensor (no VOC, CO₂ or NO₂ sensing is listed)
- You need Apple HomeKit or documented smart-home integrations
What we like
- True HEPA H13 filter (listing)
- PM2.5 sensor with real-time PM2.5 and AQI on the unit; QSensAI mode switches the purifier on and off by PM2.5
- App and voice control for about ₹11,990
- Rated for up to 500 sq ft; 9,000-hour filter life
What we don’t
- CADR is inconsistent on the listing (350, 360 and 380 m³/h)
- Fan noise is listed up to 55 dB, and reviewers say the AI mode can ramp up loudly; Sleep mode turns the display off
- Only a 1-year warranty (manufacturing defects), with 7-day replacement
- Only a PM2.5 sensor is listed, and no standout proprietary feature beyond the QSensAI mode and app
- Launch MRP of ₹22,990 makes the "discount" meaningless; judge it on the selling price
Score breakdown
- Filtration and airflow
- 8.0
- Sensors and smart features
- 7.0
- Value
- 8.5
- Warranty and running costs
- 6.0
In this review
How we tested
We compare every purifier on the same checklist: airflow (CADR), filters, sensing, controls, warranty and price. Specs here come from the retailer listing; our measurements are being added.
Filtration and airflow
A True HEPA H13 filter and a rated 500 sq ft coverage put the Q500 in the same class as far pricier purifiers on paper. Most listings give a CADR of 350 m³/h, though the Flipkart title says 380, so verify it before relying on the number.
App and smart features
App and voice control come standard at this price. The Q500 has a PM2.5 sensor and shows live PM2.5 and AQI on the unit. Its QSensAI mode turns the purifier on and off based on PM2.5, while Auto only adjusts fan speed. No VOC, CO₂ or NO₂ sensing is listed, so it is a simpler design than the Boon Airvana, Dyson or newer Coway models.
Running costs and warranty
Filter life is listed at 9,000 hours, and Qubo advises replacing the filter about once a year. No replacement price is published. The warranty is one year for manufacturing defects, and the power draw is 45 W. Fan noise peaks at 55 dB, so use Sleep mode at night.
Should you buy it?
If budget is the constraint, the Q500 is the cheapest way to get H13 HEPA with an app. If you want proven sensing, a clear warranty and better-documented specs, the Boon Airvana costs only slightly more.
Key specs
| Type | Smart air purifier, room |
|---|---|
| CADR | 350 m³/h in most listings; the Flipkart title says 380 m³/h |
| Coverage | Up to 500 sq ft (about 46 sq m) |
| Filtration | True HEPA H13; listing says 5-stage in the title and 4-layer in the text |
| Sensors | PM2.5 (QSensAI mode switches on/off by PM2.5; Auto only changes fan speed) |
| Display | Real-time PM2.5 and AQI with air-quality LEDs |
| App and smart home | Qubo app and voice control; assistant not named on the listing |
| Noise | Up to 55 dB (listings); 45 W power draw |
| Warranty | 1 year, manufacturing defects; 7-day replacement |
| Filter replacement cost | Not published; Qubo advises replacing filters about once a year |
| Reported price | ₹11,990 on Flipkart (MRP ₹22,990) |
| Claims to verify | CADR (350 vs 380 m³/h) and filter-stage count (4 vs 5) differ within listings; 99.99% removal is a marketing claim; voice assistants are not named; country of origin differs by retailer |
| Manufacturer | Hero Electronix Pvt Ltd (per retailer listings of the Qubo range); country of origin listed as India or China depending on the retailer |
Questions buyers ask
What is the Qubo Q500's CADR?
Most listings say 350 m³/h, but the Flipkart title says 380 m³/h and its text says 360. Treat it as roughly 350 m³/h until verified.
How loud is the Qubo Q500?
Listings give a maximum of 55 dB and 45 W power. Reviewers say it is quiet on low settings but the AI mode can ramp up quickly, so use Sleep mode at night.
Does the Qubo Q500 have an app?
Yes, the Qubo app plus voice control. The listing does not name the voice assistants.
What warranty does the Qubo Q500 have?
One year for manufacturing defects, plus 7-day replacement, per Qubo support and retailer listings.
How long does the Qubo Q500 filter last?
The listing says 9,000 hours and Qubo advises replacing it about once a year. Replacement cost is not published.
