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Color | Germ Defense |
Brand | Rabbit Air |
Specification Met | Energy Star Certified |
Particle Retention Size | 0.3 Micron |
Controller Type | Button Control |
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About this item
- Advanced HEPA filtration with six stages of purification and deodorization
- 5 Year Warranty
- Germ Defense customized filter: Effectively traps and reduces airborne bacteria, mold spores and particles that carry viruses.
- The MinusA2 is designed to either stand alone or to be mounted on the wall.
- Room coverage up to 815 sq. ft.
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Color | Germ Defense |
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Brand | Rabbit Air |
Specification Met | Energy Star Certified |
Particle Retention Size | 0.3 Micron |
Controller Type | Button Control |
Wattage | 61.00 |
Package Dimensions | 22.83 x 22.68 x 10.08 inches |
Item Weight | 23.9 pounds |
Manufacturer | RabbitAir |
ASIN | B0040HH23M |
Item model number | SPA-780A |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #260,841 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #285 in HEPA Filter Air Purifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Batteries required | Yes |
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MinusA2 HEPA Air Purifier
Create the perfect air purifier for your home.
Your Home, Your Air
Customized Panel
At Rabbit Air, we believe that you shouldn't have to sacrifice style for comfort. Choose our Artists Series featuring images by Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Katsushika Hokusai, and original designs by Rabbit Air's creative team or lighten up your home with our Peanuts or Hello Kitty Special Edition air purifiers.
Customized Filter
Tailor the MinusA2 air purifier to fit your personal needs
Germ Defense Filter
Effectively traps and reduces airborne bacteria, mold spores and particles that carry viruses
Pet Allergy Filter
Traps and reduces pet dander and pet allergens
Toxin Absorber Filter
Traps and reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals
Odor Remover Filter
Traps and reduces odors from pets, cigarettes and cigars, cooking and mildew
Advanced HEPA Filtration
Typical HEPA air purifiers trap allergens and contaminants, which accumulate on the filter and interfere with efficiency. The BioGS HEPA filter traps and reduces common allergens* to support optimum filter efficiency and prolong filter life.
BioGS HEPA Filter vs. typical True HEPA Filter
Typical True HEPA filter:
- Traps allergen and particles 0.3 microns in size at 99.97% efficiency and over 99% efficiency for particles less than 0.1 microns
BioGS HEPA Filter:
- Traps allergen and particles 0.3 microns in size at 99.97% efficiency and over 99% efficiency for particles less than 0.1 microns**
- Reduces buildup of common allergens including dust mites, mold, pollen and pet dander* trapped on the filter
- Reduces the growth of bacteria and viruses on the filter***
- Prolongs optimal filter efficiency
*Test samples: mite allergen (Der f2), cedar pollen allergen (Cry j1), 4 types of mixed spores (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium citrinum, Chaetomium globosum, Myrothecium verrucaria), Cat allergen (fel d1)
** Test data shows our HEPA filter (brand new or like-new) can trap particles 0.3 microns in size at 99.97% efficiency. Research data shows True HEPA filters can trap particles less than 0.1 microns in size at higher than 99% efficiency. For more info, see "Guidance for Filtration and Air-Cleaning Systems to Protect Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks" by Department of Health and Human Services, pp. 11–12, or visit Rabbit Air’s website for details.
***Test samples: type A influenza virus(H1N1), Escherichia Coli, Staphyllococcus aureus
Stage 1 - Pre-filter (washable and permanent)
Traps and reduces large sized allergens, dust, and particles.
Stage 2 - Medium Filter
Traps and reduces airborne particles larger than 1 micron in size, such as pollen, mold, and pet dander.
Stage 3 - BioGS HEPA Filter
Traps allergen and particles 0.3 microns in size at 99.97% efficiency**, and reduces common allergens to support optimum filter efficiency and prolong filter life.
Stage 4 - Customized Filter
Choose from a variety of customized filters including Germ Defense, Pet Allergy, Odor Remover, or Toxin Absorber.
Stage 5 - Charcoal-Based Activated Carbon Filter
Made of high-grade granular activated carbon, our AC filter is much more effective than typical AC filters, which are coated with a thin layer of activated carbon. Chemicals and common household odors can be effectively reduced.
Stage 6 - Negative Ion Generator
Produces beneficial negative ions to fortify the air you breathe and freshen your indoor environment.
Benefits
Adaptable - The MinusA2 is designed to either stand alone or to be mounted on the wall.
Smart - A light sensor will automatically transition the unit to sleep mode when the MinusA2 is in a dark room, and resumes a more active mode when light levels increase.
Thorough - The MinusA2 SPA-780A/N air purifier can filter the air in a 815 sq. ft. room twice an hour on the highest setting with a CADR of 200 Pollen, 193 Dust, 180 Smoke (or 700 sq. ft. with CADR of 171 Pollen, 173 Dust, 166 Smoke for SPA-700A)
Ultra quiet - Cutting edge BLDC Motor operates at five speeds with noise level ranging from 20.8 to 45.6 dBA for SPA-700A (25.6 to 51.3 dBA for the SPA-780A/N)
Economical - With filters lasting up to two years with 12 hour daily operation, and our Energy Star certified motor.
What's in the Box
- MinusA2 Air Purifier
- Remote Control
- Filter Case
- User's Manual
- Pre-Filter
- Medium Filter
- BioGS HEPA Filter
- Customized Filter
- Activated Carbon Filter
- Wall Mount Kit
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Sleep mode | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — |
Noise level | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — |
Remote Control | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | — |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 3.9 | — |
Maneuverability | — | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | Rabbit Air | FourCity Brands | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Medify Air | Medify Air |
filter type | HEPA | — | Activated Carbon | 3-Stage Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
floor area | 815 square feet | 2800 square feet | 2790 square feet | 1800 square feet | 2640 square feet | 390 square feet |
control method | touch | touch | application | application | touch | touch |
power source | Corded Electric | DC | ac | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
particle retention size | 0.3 micron | — | 0.3 micron | 0.3 micrometer | — | — |
noise level | — | 40 decibels | 24 decibels | 24 decibels | 56 decibels | 66 decibels |
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Customers like the noise level, appearance and performance of the air purifier. They mention that it provides zero distraction and doesn't make enough noise. They also appreciate the sleek and shiny design. Customers are happy with the performance and ease of installation. They are satisfied with smell, quality, and allergy relief. However, some customers are mixed on value.
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Customers like the noise level of the air purifier. They mention that it provides zero distraction and doesn't make enough noise. They also say that it's legit silent on silent mode, has a nice white noise fan sound, and doesn’t affect sleep at all. Customers also say the motor combination has a really high quality sound.
"...with designs available or possibly own designs (some con below), Overall very quiet, 5 year manufacturer's warranty, actual performance difference..." Read more
"...On the lowest setting, it provides zero distraction and doesn't make enough noise for me to even remember it's there...." Read more
"...And the fan and motor combination has a really high quality sound (not annoying and simply hums away efficiently doing its job)...." Read more
"...On medium setting the noise level is whisper quiet...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the air purifier. They say it's the best air purifying device on the market, with a terrific air filter. They also say it is a very solid air purification device that gives the best results for an air purifer. Overall, customers are happy with the design and performance of the product.
"...OverallI'm very pleased with the design and performance of the MinusA2, with some very minor criticism which wouldn't prevent me from buying..." Read more
"...This worked to completely clear the air down here. The area is what I would call "medium sized" or about 500 sq. feet...." Read more
"...I think this is a quality, nice looking unit (people ask me what it is) that's going to last for many more years, and I'm very glad I made the..." Read more
"This does an excellent job of clearing out cooking oders from an open area that includes the kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the air purifier. They say it works great, quietly, and efficiently. They also appreciate the app, saying it works like a charm with lots of options. Some customers say the air is powerful and quiet on all but the turbo setting.
"...It's an unusually excellent appliance. And it actually increases my happiness each day." Read more
"...Overall, very happy with its air cleaning capabilities and Smartphone app functions...." Read more
"...If it's $200, get a Honeywell. They're inexpensive and work well. If it's $500, get a Rabbit (details below)...." Read more
"...collection, we still have a lot floating around, but the purifiers are working hard, as evidenced when maintenance-cleaning the prefilter...." Read more
Customers like the smell of the air purifier. They say it clears out smoke and small odors pretty quickly. They also say it removes smog from the air and keeps up the air quality. Some customers also mention that it makes a noticeable change to the air.
"...allergies are better once I’m back in my house, the smell of cats has went down significantly, and there’s a better flow in general...." Read more
"...No smoke, no litter box, just clean air. This thing is worth it if you need to mitigate these kinds of issues...." Read more
"...I'm really, really glad it removed all that smog from the air!..." Read more
"...Small odors it deals with pretty quickly. Regarding stronger odor removal (for cooking smells, neighbors' drifting cigarette smoke, etc.)..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the air purifier. They mention that it is great looking, attractive, and sleek. Some appreciate the app and the shape factor, which allows it to be tucked against walls in compact.
"...It’s perfect for my living space.I have done so much research on air purifiers and this one is easily within my top 2...." Read more
"...I think this is a quality, nice looking unit (people ask me what it is) that's going to last for many more years, and I'm very glad I made the..." Read more
"...I really like the shape factor, which allows it to be tucked against walls in compact spaces...." Read more
"...(although Blueair has good noise ratings and they look attractive, but are a bit on the pricey side)...." Read more
Customers find the air purifier helps with allergy relief. They say it keeps their home air clean and their asthma is not bothered. They also say their allergy symptoms have greatly improved, with no more irritation from medications or itchy eyes. They mention that their sleep has improved, and they are not coughing as much.
"...recurrence since, during the following two months, with very minimal coughing issues, if at all...." Read more
"...My allergies are better once I’m back in my house, the smell of cats has went down significantly, and there’s a better flow in general...." Read more
"...They work very well with generally freshening the air and help a great deal during the heart of ragweed season...." Read more
"...Within a few days I noticed I wasn't coughing as much. I'd reach for my inhaler out of habit and realize I didn't really need it...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the air purifier to be easy. They mention that the app works great, is not terribly complicated, and the user interface is very easy to use. They also say that the installation and changing filters is simple and painless. They say the wall mounting was pretty straightforward. Customers also say the documentation is easy to understand and will guide you every step. They find the maintenance of the product to be very easy and convenient.
"...I find this makes perfect sense. And installing and changing filters is simple and painless..." Read more
"...The replacement kit is straightforward and eco-conscious: the cardboard delivery packages are slim and many of the filters replace just the mesh..." Read more
"...All in all, the device is light and easy to install and only took a few minutes (after my trip to the hardware store, of course)...." Read more
"...Setup was incredibly easy, with quick setup instructions for those of us who are impatient in addition to full instructions...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the air purifier. Some mention it's worth the extra cost, while others say it'd be a great investment. The filters are also not too expensive.
".../air recycle, Auto-detection sensor, Ease of filter changes & annual cost, Mostly flat front cover with designs available or possibly own designs..." Read more
"...And the filters are pretty pricey since I replace them every 8 months (maybe less often now that I'm in a cleaner environment)...." Read more
"...a man, 2 cats, and very little natural air flow, this baby was worth every penny" Read more
"...filter kits, which include the four changeable filters, are reasonably priced and are one of the better values I have found...." Read more
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What/How I tested:
First checked air quality constantly throughout the house with a tester (PM2.5/PM10/PM1.0 Micron Dust and Indoor TVOC and other sensors). Since it seemed the issues were related to chest symptoms, felt they were most likely the issues, but nothing resulted in out of ordinary levels. I then tested our water sources, though knowing we've always had poor water quality in San Diego, we've been buying/using Carlsbad Alkaline Artesian Mineral Water for years. I checked that water, our bottled water dispenser (to see if any contaminants through the system) and did a thorough cleaning of the dispenser, though found no suspect ppm levels or other detected issues on any of the sources. We have pets which are very clean, and were already vacuuming constantly (robot vacuum and manual). Did visual checks throughout the house for potential issues (mold, A/C system, filters, fans, etc) which should have been detected with the tester anyways. Still suspecting the air quality, I decided to try an air purifier. Aside from the thorough filtering and good reviews of the MinusA2, I chose it over others for the unique wall mounting capabilities (very few out there), auto-detection, and degree of filtering for the room & adjacent kitchen area I spend the majority of my time, which is approximate 730 sq. ft. (unit advertises coverage up to 815 sq.ft. with 2 air changes per hour; allergy sufferers rated for 408 sq.ft. w/4 air changes per hour). I selected the Germ Defense filter model over the other three customized filter options.
First Use:
Installing on that Wednesday on a living room table to the side, I unfortunately had another relapse on Friday, but chalked that up to already having been affected. Immediately after installation, the sensor immediately shifted to "red" for high detection (checked with the tester at the same time, and still saw minimal/acceptable levels) and eventually shifted down to "purple" then "blue" over the next few hours. It would shift between levels at different times during the past two months, increasing filtering as it did. You could see it shift to red when cooking certain things in the kitchen for sure. I circulate the air in the rooms with ceiling fans, so it gets a good degree of overall conditions. I think it very helpful to have an auto-detection unit, rather than manually determining when you might need better filtering. I can happily report, after that initial relapse, I haven't had another recurrence since, during the following two months, with very minimal coughing issues, if at all. I did the first pre-filter & sensor cleaning a month later as directed, and all seems to be working well (will clean at the start of each month).
Opinion:
The unit has been about 6 feet away from where normally sit (until I mount it). The noise level is minimal, even when the sensor goes red and the airflow increases. Silencing the room and setting the unit to the higher levels, the highest Turbo was only 60dB from that distance, High was 54dB, and medium fluctuated between 50db and below (my meter just reports LO when below 50 so didn't test Low and Silent settings). I didn't mount the unit yet, as I wanted to make sure it was making a difference (which it is, in my opinion), so I probably will within the next month. I purchased the WiFi model to see and control elements of the unit. I've left the sensor set to default medium sensitivity level rather than raise it, though it's nice to have the option to change as needed (attached a screen shot of the app from today as I type this). The app is decently rated on Android with a 3.1 as of today, though only a minimal 16 reviews. Most of the issue reviews were problems getting the app and/or WiFi working, of which I had no issues, or wanting to see detection level history, since it mainly shows current levels and provides control. I will say, Rabbit Air responded to every single review (good or not), which is nice to see (I haven't posted a personal review yet). Aside from the manual cleaning of the pre-filter, the 4 filters are advertised as only needing replacement annually, and a complete set is about $95, which I don't think is bad (good to figure annual costs). You can see the details of the 6 stages of filtering on the product page. It's nice the unit has covers available with different colors and designs to fit the decor of a room, though I purchased the plain white cover model, but when mounted, plan to attach my own artwork. I also purchased a recessed outlet box for where I'll mount the unit, so the cord is hidden behind the unit (the back is flush without a recessed area for a plug behind; also plug is straight, and not 90 degree). I haven't used the timer (since it's been on auto since installation), and have left the mood light off (though when first installed the auto mode nicely shifted things off at night).
My Pro vs Cons:
Pros: Wall Mountable (flush behind, no recessed area behind unit), 6 Stages of filtering, large area air filtering/air recycle, Auto-detection sensor, Ease of filter changes & annual cost, Mostly flat front cover with designs available or possibly own designs (some con below), Overall very quiet, 5 year manufacturer's warranty, actual performance difference it made (for me).
Cons (most minor personal wish-list things): Straight outlet plug - I purchased a recessed outlet box so won't be an issue but would be nice to have a 90 degree end, Front cover LED area is raised but flush would have been nice for designs, App needs detection history (at least for some duration; 24 hours, 7 days, etc), at 7-inches pretty thick mounted (filters box about 2.75in of it) but not bad considering performance needs.
Overall
I'm very pleased with the design and performance of the MinusA2, with some very minor criticism which wouldn't prevent me from buying the unit again. Hope this info was helpful to those making a consideration.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019
What/How I tested:
First checked air quality constantly throughout the house with a tester (PM2.5/PM10/PM1.0 Micron Dust and Indoor TVOC and other sensors). Since it seemed the issues were related to chest symptoms, felt they were most likely the issues, but nothing resulted in out of ordinary levels. I then tested our water sources, though knowing we've always had poor water quality in San Diego, we've been buying/using Carlsbad Alkaline Artesian Mineral Water for years. I checked that water, our bottled water dispenser (to see if any contaminants through the system) and did a thorough cleaning of the dispenser, though found no suspect ppm levels or other detected issues on any of the sources. We have pets which are very clean, and were already vacuuming constantly (robot vacuum and manual). Did visual checks throughout the house for potential issues (mold, A/C system, filters, fans, etc) which should have been detected with the tester anyways. Still suspecting the air quality, I decided to try an air purifier. Aside from the thorough filtering and good reviews of the MinusA2, I chose it over others for the unique wall mounting capabilities (very few out there), auto-detection, and degree of filtering for the room & adjacent kitchen area I spend the majority of my time, which is approximate 730 sq. ft. (unit advertises coverage up to 815 sq.ft. with 2 air changes per hour; allergy sufferers rated for 408 sq.ft. w/4 air changes per hour). I selected the Germ Defense filter model over the other three customized filter options.
First Use:
Installing on that Wednesday on a living room table to the side, I unfortunately had another relapse on Friday, but chalked that up to already having been affected. Immediately after installation, the sensor immediately shifted to "red" for high detection (checked with the tester at the same time, and still saw minimal/acceptable levels) and eventually shifted down to "purple" then "blue" over the next few hours. It would shift between levels at different times during the past two months, increasing filtering as it did. You could see it shift to red when cooking certain things in the kitchen for sure. I circulate the air in the rooms with ceiling fans, so it gets a good degree of overall conditions. I think it very helpful to have an auto-detection unit, rather than manually determining when you might need better filtering. I can happily report, after that initial relapse, I haven't had another recurrence since, during the following two months, with very minimal coughing issues, if at all. I did the first pre-filter & sensor cleaning a month later as directed, and all seems to be working well (will clean at the start of each month).
Opinion:
The unit has been about 6 feet away from where normally sit (until I mount it). The noise level is minimal, even when the sensor goes red and the airflow increases. Silencing the room and setting the unit to the higher levels, the highest Turbo was only 60dB from that distance, High was 54dB, and medium fluctuated between 50db and below (my meter just reports LO when below 50 so didn't test Low and Silent settings). I didn't mount the unit yet, as I wanted to make sure it was making a difference (which it is, in my opinion), so I probably will within the next month. I purchased the WiFi model to see and control elements of the unit. I've left the sensor set to default medium sensitivity level rather than raise it, though it's nice to have the option to change as needed (attached a screen shot of the app from today as I type this). The app is decently rated on Android with a 3.1 as of today, though only a minimal 16 reviews. Most of the issue reviews were problems getting the app and/or WiFi working, of which I had no issues, or wanting to see detection level history, since it mainly shows current levels and provides control. I will say, Rabbit Air responded to every single review (good or not), which is nice to see (I haven't posted a personal review yet). Aside from the manual cleaning of the pre-filter, the 4 filters are advertised as only needing replacement annually, and a complete set is about $95, which I don't think is bad (good to figure annual costs). You can see the details of the 6 stages of filtering on the product page. It's nice the unit has covers available with different colors and designs to fit the decor of a room, though I purchased the plain white cover model, but when mounted, plan to attach my own artwork. I also purchased a recessed outlet box for where I'll mount the unit, so the cord is hidden behind the unit (the back is flush without a recessed area for a plug behind; also plug is straight, and not 90 degree). I haven't used the timer (since it's been on auto since installation), and have left the mood light off (though when first installed the auto mode nicely shifted things off at night).
My Pro vs Cons:
Pros: Wall Mountable (flush behind, no recessed area behind unit), 6 Stages of filtering, large area air filtering/air recycle, Auto-detection sensor, Ease of filter changes & annual cost, Mostly flat front cover with designs available or possibly own designs (some con below), Overall very quiet, 5 year manufacturer's warranty, actual performance difference it made (for me).
Cons (most minor personal wish-list things): Straight outlet plug - I purchased a recessed outlet box so won't be an issue but would be nice to have a 90 degree end, Front cover LED area is raised but flush would have been nice for designs, App needs detection history (at least for some duration; 24 hours, 7 days, etc), at 7-inches pretty thick mounted (filters box about 2.75in of it) but not bad considering performance needs.
Overall
I'm very pleased with the design and performance of the MinusA2, with some very minor criticism which wouldn't prevent me from buying the unit again. Hope this info was helpful to those making a consideration.
I bought this roughly around a year ago and I’m so beyond happy I decided to buy it. Since living with this air purifier I’ve noticed such a difference in my home, even my friends who visit have as well. My allergies are better once I’m back in my house, the smell of cats has went down significantly, and there’s a better flow in general.
As you can see from the picture it’s time for me to buy a new filter, but that’s after almost a year of it working nonstop everyday. I keep it on higher during the night and lower during the day, it’s in the middle room of my apartment, between the kitchen and the bedroom. It’s perfect for my living space.
I have done so much research on air purifiers and this one is easily within my top 2. The amount of filters the air goes through is higher than other purifiers. It isn’t just a fan that air goes in and out, it truly does purify.
Do your research and see if this is what you need in your space. But as someone who lives with a man, 2 cats, and very little natural air flow, this baby was worth every penny
I bought this roughly around a year ago and I’m so beyond happy I decided to buy it. Since living with this air purifier I’ve noticed such a difference in my home, even my friends who visit have as well. My allergies are better once I’m back in my house, the smell of cats has went down significantly, and there’s a better flow in general.
As you can see from the picture it’s time for me to buy a new filter, but that’s after almost a year of it working nonstop everyday. I keep it on higher during the night and lower during the day, it’s in the middle room of my apartment, between the kitchen and the bedroom. It’s perfect for my living space.
I have done so much research on air purifiers and this one is easily within my top 2. The amount of filters the air goes through is higher than other purifiers. It isn’t just a fan that air goes in and out, it truly does purify.
Do your research and see if this is what you need in your space. But as someone who lives with a man, 2 cats, and very little natural air flow, this baby was worth every penny
The RabbitAir Minus A2 has been the answer. First, I ran it for a couple days on high to "reset" things down here, and also to "break in" the unit. This worked to completely clear the air down here. The area is what I would call "medium sized" or about 500 sq. feet. Two days on high and that cleared the air right up. I don't have a door separating me from the upstairs; there's a stair case going upstairs to the kitchen. Nothing I do down here really makes it up there, though I have gotten a whiff of "stale" smoke on the staircase a couple times. Running the RabbitAir down here cleared that up as well.
This morning I smoked a nice heavy pipe of Dark Fired Kentucky with the unit running about three feet from where I sit at my desk, about level with my head. I didn't make a strong effort to make sure every bit of smoke made its way toward the unit. In fact, I just ignored it. On the lowest setting, it provides zero distraction and doesn't make enough noise for me to even remember it's there. It does kind of "ramp up" a bit when smoke hits it, but it's still not a distraction. It kind of makes me happy.
A couple hours later, my wife came downstairs and she could smell nothing. DFK is not a "light" pipe tobacco, so that is saying a lot.
I don't smoke cigars in the house, so I can't testify to it's effectiveness with cigars. I suspect it would take longer to clear cigar smoke. I don't smoke cigarettes so I can't testify to it's effectiveness with cigarettes. Cigarette smoke tends to "stick" to things; cigar smoke is just "heavy" smoke, but pipe smoke doesn't quite suffer from these attributes. So it clears pipe smoke very efficiently, but in my mind you may get some varying mileage with cigars or cigarettes. I have confidence in it, you just might find you have to run it longer with cigars or cigarettes.
One thing I will say, this air purifier makes the air clean in such a way that it is noticeable. There's just a "freshness" that it produces, almost like if you ever had really nice clean cold water. It's not a "chemical" clean, either. Just nice fresh air. I imagine there could be other factors that might impact your experience with it, such as where you place it, what kinds of things you already have in your air (we have no mold or stuff "floating" in the air, though we do have two cats), or the configuration of the room you're trying to clear. But I would say my area would be a "medium" challenge for air purification, as a result of having no windows, a door that leads to a large garage, and no door between here and the upper level, with a staircase that can trap odors. Some things working in my favor are that our air is pretty darn clean by default, and I have a good amount of air coming into the area as a result of several vents pushing air in; I have half of those closed, though. The air circulation here is such that the air down here isn't pushed back upstairs; we've never had any issues with odor up there.
I already bought replacement filters to swap out sometime in the late Fall. I do run this about 12 hours a day now. We also made a trip since I've had this thing, and we move a litter box from the garage into the basement office when we are on trips. I left the RabbitAir running while we were gone for two days, and when we returned there was no litter box odor to detect down here. No smoke, no litter box, just clean air. This thing is worth it if you need to mitigate these kinds of issues.
Actually, it's an understatement to say it's worth it. It's an unusually excellent appliance. And it actually increases my happiness each day.