MedicAir Pro Mini Air Purifier in the UAE
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The smallest of the three MedicAir units and the one you put where people sleep, concentrate or are seen one at a time: bedrooms, hotel guest rooms, single offices and consultation rooms. H14 HEPA, activated carbon and a UV-C chamber in a tower of about half a metre that weighs 5 to 5.6 kg, depending on the revision.
PRO TECHnology is the exclusive MedicAir distributor and partner for the GCC, including the United Arab Emirates, and supplies the Pro Mini and its replacement cartridges from Dubai. MedicAir states its capacity as a clean air delivery rate of up to 400 m³/h in the 2022 manual and up to 410 m³/h in the 2024 manual for the revised unit. On the usual sizing arithmetic that is about 80 m³ of room volume at five air changes an hour, so it is a single-room machine rather than a whole-home one.
- 400 / 410 m³/hclean air delivery rate stated by MedicAir, 2022 / 2024 revision, ±10%
- H14HEPA grade, manufacturer specification
- ≤55 / ≤54 dB(A)maximum noise in the 2022 / 2024 manual
- 5.6 / 5 kgnet weight, 2022 / 2024 revision
- Model
- MedicAir Pro Mini: PFACOABBD (2022 manual) or the revised PFACOABBDII (2024 manual). Your quotation names the revision
- Capacity
- Up to 400 m³/h (2022) or 410 m³/h (2024), stated by the manufacturer as clean air delivery rate with the H14 filter fitted, ±10%. Not independently tested
- Filtration
- Pre-filter and ATP-HEPA H14 medium (manufacturer specification), activated carbon, UV-C emitter in a reaction chamber
- Sound
- ≤55 dB(A) maximum in the 2022 manual, ≤54 dB(A) in the 2024 manual. MedicAir's website gives 21 dB for the quietest setting
- Fan settings
- Six: 1, 2, 3, 4, ReAKT and Sleep (2022 manual)
- Sensors
- 2022: laser particulate, temperature and humidity, TVOC. 2024: laser particulate (PM2.5) only
- Control
- 2022: touchscreen on the top. 2024: front control panel. Both: MedicAir app over Wi-Fi and a child lock
- Power
- 42 W input, standby ≤2 W, 220 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions and weight
- 510 x 250 mm, 5.6 kg (2022); 520 x 270 mm, 5 kg (2024)
- Filter cartridge
- PFACOABBDFC (2022) or PFACOABBDFCII (2024); change at least every 12 months. See replacement filters
- Compliance
- LVD 2006/95/EC, EMC 2014/30/EU, RED 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2015/863/EU
- Regulatory status
- Not a medical device. The manual states that the unit helps protect against certain particulate contaminants but does not eliminate exposure to, or the risk of contracting, disease or infection
Buying summary: MedicAir Pro Mini
- Best for
- One closed room: a bedroom or nursery, a hotel guest room, a single office or a consultation room.
- Not for
- Open-plan floors, lobbies, a majlis open to a dining room, or a whole apartment. A closed door is a wall to a purifier.
- Capacity
- Up to 400 m³/h (2022 revision) or 410 m³/h (2024 revision), stated by MedicAir as clean air delivery rate at maximum, ±10%. About 80 m³ of room at five air changes an hour, at full speed.
- Noise
- Maximum ≤55 dB(A) (2022 manual) or ≤54 dB(A) (2024 manual). MedicAir does not publish the airflow at its quiet settings, so hear it at the showroom.
- Limitations
- It cleans airborne particles in the room it is in. It does not remove settled dust, add fresh air, lower CO₂ or remove humidity, and its carbon stage is small for heavy odours. Not a medical device.
- Replacement filters
- One combined cartridge, changed at least every 12 months; supplied by PRO TECHnology from Dubai. Codes and running costs on the replacement filters page.
- Warranty
- Both manuals: 2 years against structural or electrical defects. Ask us to state the UAE warranty term on your quotation.
- Availability and price
- Supplied by PRO TECHnology from Dubai, for the UAE and the wider GCC; on display at our Business Bay showroom. Delivery, any on-site set-up and after-sales support are confirmed in writing on your quotation. Prices are quoted on request, with the revision named.
Choosing between models? The Pro Mini, Pro and Pro Max decision guide on HawaQ, our air quality division, compares them by room and by trade-off.
Key takeaways
- The Pro Mini is the one-room MedicAir. At its stated maximum it serves roughly 80 m³ of room volume at five air changes an hour, about a 27 m² room with a 3 m ceiling.
- Two revisions are in circulation. The 2022 manual (PFACOABBD) states 400 m³/h and 5.6 kg; the 2024 manual (PFACOABBDII) states 410 m³/h and 5 kg. Both call the figure a clean air delivery rate, and the quotation names the revision.
- Neither capacity figure has been independently tested, and no EN 1822 test of the Pro Mini cartridge has been published. H14 is the manufacturer's specification.
- The quietest setting and the rated capacity never happen at the same moment, and MedicAir does not publish the airflow at its quiet settings. Size so the unit meets your target below full speed.
- PRO TECHnology is the exclusive MedicAir distributor and partner for the GCC, so cartridges and service come from Dubai rather than from Europe.
- Both manuals state plainly that the Pro Mini is not a medical device.
Who the Pro Mini is for
This is a single-room machine, and the rooms it suits are the ones where somebody spends hours at a time behind a closed door.
Bedrooms
The strongest case. A 60 m³ bedroom at three air changes an hour needs about 180 m³/h, under half the stated maximum, so the unit does not have to run flat out. MedicAir publishes no airflow or noise figure for the Sleep setting, so listen to it at the showroom before deciding whether it can run all night. In a villa, one per bedroom that is actually used.
Hotel guest rooms
Noise decides this, not airflow. A guest who turns the unit off at midnight gets nothing from it, so a Pro Mini on a low setting beats a bigger machine run loud.
Single offices and study rooms
A private office of 30 to 40 m³ needs 150 to 200 m³/h at five air changes an hour, about half the Pro Mini's stated maximum. MedicAir does not publish the noise at that setting, so hear it before deciding whether it suits calls.
Consultation and treatment rooms
Most outpatient rooms are modest in volume with quick occupancy turnover, which is the pattern the Pro Mini fits. Place it to draw air away from the breathing zone.
Where it is the wrong machine: an open-plan floor, a lobby, a majlis that runs into a dining room, a gym or a function space. Those are volume problems, and the honest answer is the Pro, the Pro Max or several distributed units rather than a Pro Mini working beyond its rating.
What size of room does a Pro Mini cover?
Room volume, not floor area. Multiply length by width by ceiling height, then multiply by the air changes per hour you want. Compare the result with the unit's stated 400 m³/h (2022 revision) or 410 m³/h (2024 revision), remembering that both are maximums.
| Air changes per hour | Largest room volume | Roughly, at a 3 m ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| 3 per hour (MedicAir's home guidance) | About 133 m³ | A room of about 44 m² |
| 5 per hour (US CDC general recommendation) | About 80 m³ | A room of about 27 m² |
| 10 per hour (MedicAir's healthcare guidance) | About 40 m³ | A room of about 13 m² |
The same unit, the same figure, three different answers. Which column applies is a decision about the room's use, not a property of the machine. Our sizing guide explains where each target comes from and what it does and does not require.
A typical UAE apartment bedroom, 4.5 m x 3.5 m with a 3 m ceiling, holds 47 m³.
At three air changes an hour it needs 142 m³/h, well inside one Pro Mini's range, which means it can run at a low, quiet setting rather than flat out.
At five air changes an hour it needs 236 m³/h, still one Pro Mini, now on a middle setting.
That headroom is the point. A unit that has to run at maximum to meet the target is the unit somebody turns down.
MedicAir Pro Mini specifications
| Specification | 2022 revision (PFACOABBD) | 2024 revision (PFACOABBDII) |
|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate, as stated | Up to 400 m³/h with the H14 filter, ±10% | Up to 410 m³/h with the H14 filter, ±10% |
| HEPA grade | ATP-HEPA H14 (manufacturer specification) | HEPA H14 (manufacturer specification) |
| Other stages | Nano hybrid activated carbon; TiO₂ reaction chamber with UV-C emitter | Activated carbon; UV emitter that the user can switch off |
| Input power | 42 W; standby ≤2 W | 42 W; standby ≤2 W |
| Noise, maximum | ≤55 dB(A) | ≤54 dB(A) |
| Noise, quietest setting | 21 dB on medicair.co; not in either manual | 21 dB on medicair.co; not in either manual |
| Dimensions | 510 mm high x 250 mm wide | 520 mm high x 270 mm wide |
| Net weight | 5.6 kg | 5 kg |
| Sensors | Laser particulate 0.1 to 0.3 µm, humidity and temperature, TVOC | Laser particulate (PM2.5) |
| Controls | Touchscreen on the top, MedicAir app, child lock | Front control panel, MedicAir app, child lock |
| Timer | 1 to 8 hours (specification page); up to 24 hours (controls page) | 1 to 12 hours |
| Filter cartridge | PFACOABBDFC | PFACOABBDFCII; change at least every 12 months |
| Filter life on medicair.co | 5,000 hours | 5,000 hours |
| Warranty | 2 years, structural or electrical defects | 2 years |
| Regulatory status | Not a medical device | Not a medical device |
Oscillation and cord length are no longer listed: no manufacturer document we hold states them.
Why the two manuals differ: 400 or 410, 5.6 or 5 kg
They describe two hardware revisions, not one machine measured twice. The 2022 manual covers model PFACOABBD, with the touchscreen on the top and the filter twisting out of the base; the 2024 manual covers PFACOABBDII, with a front control panel and a removable back cover. The capacity, weight, size, sensors and cartridge code change with the revision. MedicAir's website shows the 2024 figures and calls the 410 m³/h airflow at the maximum setting, while both manuals call their figure a clean air delivery rate. A clean air delivery rate can never be higher than the airflow that produces it, and neither figure has been independently tested, so read either as the most the unit delivers at full speed.
| Question | What the reports show |
|---|---|
| Particle clean air delivery rate | Not tested in any report we hold. The 400 and 410 m³/h figures are the manufacturer's. |
| HEPA grade | Not tested on the Pro Mini cartridge. The only EN 1822 report in the set covers a flat panel filter, not this cartridge, so H14 stays a manufacturer specification. |
| Gases | A GB/T 18801-2015 test measured a TVOC (benzene) clean air delivery rate of 44 m³/h at the top speed. The carbon stage is modest; treat odour control as a bonus, not the purpose. |
| Microbes | Airborne E. coli reduced by more than 99.99% in a 1 m³ test cabinet over 120 minutes at maximum speed (GB 21551.3-2010). A cabinet result, not a room result. |
| UV safety | No UV-C measured outside the unit at 300 mm (IEC 60335-2-65). No lamp wavelength or ozone figure is published. |
These reports describe the 2022 unit. None of them says anything about room performance, infection or disease.
Controls and app
On the 2022 revision everything is on a touchscreen on the top of the unit (the 2024 revision moves the controls to a front panel): power, fan speed, timer and a child lock engaged by holding the fan speed key for five seconds. Press power and the unit scans the room, then defaults to ReAKT, in which the laser particulate, humidity, temperature and TVOC sensors drive the fan speed automatically. The figure on the display is the air quality reading.
The MedicAir app adds remote control and filter tracking over Wi-Fi, and the separate MedicAir Data app logs air quality across several units and several buildings, which is what a facilities team or a multi-site clinic group actually needs. Both are on the App Store and Google Play.
Changing the filter
One combined cartridge holds the pre-filter, the H14 medium and the carbon layer, so there is one part to order and one operation to perform. On the 2022 revision: power down and unplug, lay the unit on its side without holding it by the top vents, twist the base anticlockwise, slide the old cartridge out, slide the new one in with its solid base nearest the bottom, twist clockwise to lock, stand the unit up, plug in, then hold the power key for five seconds to recalibrate. It takes a couple of minutes and needs no technician. Wear gloves, and do not attack the medium with a brush or a scouring pad to recover it.
Buying and owning a Pro Mini in the UAE
- Filters. MedicAir recommends replacing the cartridge at least once every twelve months even if the unit has not asked; its website quotes 5,000 hours. Cartridges are stocked locally by PRO TECHnology. See replacement filters.
- Dust. A Pro Mini in a Dubai villa near an entrance door, or in a ground-floor room, loads its pre-filter faster than the published interval assumes. Wipe or vacuum the intake grille regularly and the cartridge lasts closer to its rating.
- Placement. Keep the intakes more than 20 cm clear of walls and furniture. Under a desk, behind a curtain or pushed against a wall, the unit recirculates its own output instead of the room's air.
- Warranty. Both manuals state two years against structural or electrical defects. Ask us to state the term on the quotation.
- Seeing one first. The Pro Mini is on display at our Business Bay showroom, which is the only reliable way to judge the noise at the settings you would actually use in a bedroom.
- Dust storms. HawaQ explains how dust gets indoors and what a purifier can and cannot do about it, including settled dust and closed doors.
- MedicAir Pro Mini user manual (PDF)Specifications, controls, filter change, app setup, warranty terms. 1.3 MB
MedicAir Pro Mini: frequently asked questions
What size room does the MedicAir Pro Mini cover?
Its rated capacity of up to 400 m3/h corresponds to about 133 m3 of room volume at three air changes an hour, about 80 m3 at five and about 40 m3 at ten. Work from volume, not floor area: multiply length by width by ceiling height. A 4.5 by 3.5 m bedroom with a 3 m ceiling is 47 m3, comfortably inside one unit's range at three to five air changes an hour.
How quiet is the MedicAir Pro Mini?
The manuals give the maximum as 55 dB(A) for the 2022 revision and 54 dB(A) for the 2024 revision. MedicAir's website lists 21 dB for the quietest setting, but neither manual gives a noise or airflow figure for the quiet settings, so there is no published way to know how much air it cleans while it is that quiet. Sizing generously so the unit can run below maximum is the practical way to keep a bedroom or hotel room quiet, and the showroom is the place to hear it.
Does the MedicAir Pro Mini use H13 or H14 HEPA?
MedicAir specifies H14, the finer of the two EN 1822 grades: H14 captures at least 99.995% of particles at the most penetrating particle size, against at least 99.95% for H13. That is the manufacturer's specification. We have not seen an EN 1822 test of the Pro Mini cartridge, so we do not describe the grade as independently verified. The larger Pro Max is also specified at H14 and the mid-range Pro at H13.
Is the MedicAir Pro Mini 400 or 410 cubic metres per hour?
Both, for two different revisions. The April 2022 manual for model PFACOABBD states up to 400 m3/h, and the April 2024 manual for the revised model PFACOABBDII states up to 410 m3/h. Both call it a clean air delivery rate with the H14 filter fitted, plus or minus 10%. MedicAir's website lists 410 m3/h and calls it airflow at the maximum setting. A clean air delivery rate can never exceed airflow, and neither figure has been independently tested, so treat either as the most the unit delivers at full speed. The same revision change explains the 5.6 kg and 5 kg weights. Your quotation names the revision.
Is the MedicAir Pro Mini a medical device?
No. Its manual states in terms that it is not a medical device, and that it helps protect against certain particulate contaminants but does not eliminate exposure to, or the risk of contracting, disease or infection. Medical-grade describes the filtration approach rather than a regulatory class.
How often does the Pro Mini filter need changing?
MedicAir recommends replacing the cartridge at least once every twelve months even if the unit has not signalled a change, and its website quotes a 5,000-hour life. In a dusty ground-floor room or near an entrance door, expect the shorter end. The 2022 unit takes cartridge PFACOABBDFC and the 2024 unit PFACOABBDFCII. Replacement cartridges are supplied locally in the UAE by PRO TECHnology.
Can the Pro Mini clean a whole apartment or villa?
No single unit can. A purifier cleans only the air that reaches its intake, and a closed door is a wall as far as air movement goes. In an apartment one Pro Mini can cover a bedroom while the connected living and dining volume needs its own unit, usually a Pro. In a villa the normal pattern is a Pro or Pro Max for the main living space and a Pro Mini per bedroom that matters.
Does the Pro Mini help with dust in the UAE?
Yes, that is what the HEPA stage is for, and fine outdoor dust is the pollutant most UAE households actually notice. Two practical notes. The pre-filter takes the coarse load and needs cleaning more often here than a European interval assumes. And filtration treats airborne dust, not the dust that has already settled on surfaces.
Does the Pro Mini have a remote control?
Neither manual lists a remote control. The 2022 revision is controlled from the touchscreen on top of the unit and the 2024 revision from a front panel, and both work with the MedicAir mobile app over Wi-Fi. A physical remote control is supplied with the larger MedicAir Pro.
Sources and how we checked them
Every figure above is taken from the two MedicAir Pro Mini manuals (IFU_EM_REV1.1, April 2022, model PFACOABBD, and April 2024, model PFACOABBDII), from the test reports supplied by the manufacturer, or from the manufacturer's own product page, and the tables say which. Where the revisions differ we show both. No price, stock level, delivery time or review score appears on this page.
- MedicAir Pro Mini user manual, IFU_EM_REV1.1, April 2022 (model PFACOABBD)
- MedicAir Pro Mini user manual, IFU_EM_REV1.1, April 2024 (model PFACOABBDII). Supplied by the manufacturer; ask us for a copy
- MedicAir: Pro Mini product page and specifications
- MedicAir: Independent Global Testing Confirms MedicAir's Filtration Excellence, 3 September 2025
- US CDC, Ventilation in Buildings (May 2023 update): aim for 5 air changes per hour of clean air. Summarised by AIHA; the CDC page is no longer online
- HawaQ: why is my house so dusty? Sandstorms and indoor air in the UAE
Ask about the Pro Mini: price, demonstration or sizing
Tell us how many units and where they are going. For sizing, open the room details and add the floor area, ceiling height and how the room is used; we will say whether a Pro Mini is enough, how many you need and where they should sit, and we will say so if the answer is a different model.