I tried using "Breeze Mask" with Philips electric fan

High -tech masks will be released from Philips.Pollen on splash, PM2.In addition to the filter that prevents 5 and viruses, it is equipped with electric fans.I have the opportunity to try this machine named "Breeze Mask", so I will report the comfort.

You can replace the filter and use it repeatedly

The Breeze Mask is used by installing an electric fan that can be charged and used repeatedly on the cover part that is the base.The filter is droplet / PM2.5. Supports N95 standards that are said to have protective performance of bacteria, viruses, pollen, and ultraviolet rays.By replacing it when it gets dirty, the mask itself can be used repeatedly.

The product price with a mask body, an electric fan, and a filter (1 sheet) are 10,780 yen (tax included).It is quite expensive as a mask.Since only one filter is included in the package, it is necessary to buy an optional filter of 1,595 yen (tax included) for 5 pieces.The color of the cover is black and light gray.Initially, it will be sold on the official Philips channel in Amazon and online stores in Rakuten Ichiba, and will increase sales channels sequentially.

Originally PM2 for the Chinese market.5 Made as a mask for countermeasures

You may wonder why Philips makes a mask.Philips is the most popular general home appliance manufacturer in Europe.Currently, we also work on air purifiers that have not been released in Japan, and the know -how obtained from the development has been applied to masks with electric fans.

However, before the catastrophe was affected in the first place, Europeans had no habit of wearing masks.The Breeze Mask is a product planned and developed by Philips for the Chinese market.Therefore, the design and attachment of the mask are made according to the shape of the Asian face and the height of the nose.Against this background, Breeze Mask has not been released in Europe and the United States.If Corona's evils may be prolonged in the future, you may join the Philips lineup as a global product from Asia.

How to use Breeze Mask?

The breeze mask cover may look like a thick fabric fabric.If you pick it up and look closely, you can use a coarse and airy mesh -like fabric.To prevent the air inhaled by the user, the air of about 41 liters per minute is drained while turning a powerful Japanese electric fan.

You can choose the rotation of the fan from three stages (all four steps when you put it off).It is a simple method that switches the strength by pressing the button of the main unit, and there is no need for a smartphone in the operation.

Philips explains that the electric fans of the Breeze Mask are basically used outdoors, and are calling off in a building or public transportation, in a place where people are dense.Even if the user is catching a cold or using this unit with some virus, the emission duct of the electric fan is located downward so that the air does not spread the air around.However, if you use this unit as a mask to avoid a cold to a person, fans should be used all day off.

The electric fan battery is charged with a microUSB cable bundled in the package.The drive time from full charge depends on the rotation strength of the fan, but about 2 hours to 3.It is around 5 hours.I think there is plenty of time to make a round trip for commuting or use only the time you are traveling outside.It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery.

Above, it was the history of the Breeze Mask and the basic usage.Next is a hands -on report that I used the actual machine.

How was Breeze Mask?

When I wear a mask, the atmosphere is as shown in the photo (figure below).By the way, I am not smaller.The width of the mask cover and the filter is just fit to the author.The string on the ears can be adjusted.

The overall weight of the electric fan and filter is about 60g.I feel the weight of the mask a little on my mouth.There is no problem if you are sitting on a chair, but if you walk or ride a bicycle for a while, the mask may be misaligned.It seems better to adjust the length of the string carefully so that the best fit can be obtained.

The filter attached to the inside has a urethane nose.Because the gaps around the nose are blocked, the breath prevents the glasses from becoming cloudy.If you turn on the electric fan, the circulation of the air will be created in the mask, and the warm breath will be slightly cooled and exhausted.This is probably a role in preventing the cloudy glasses.However, on the day I tried it, I could not grasp the value because there was a calm day that did not fall below 10 degrees, which was hard to cloud even at night.I would like to try it again when it comes to winter.

Electric fans are for the air in the mask outside, so even if you turn on the power and change the strength, the air will not swirl in the mask and get cold.Even if you have to wear a mask before eating and brushing your teeth, you are glad that you don't care about your bad breath.

I'm also worried about noise when electric fans turn.When used in a quiet room, the sound was transmitted to those nearby even at the weakest level of three stages.I don't think it would bother the surroundings even at the strongest level to use while walking outdoors.

However, if you wear a wireless earphone and use it while listening to music, you will hear a low -sounding fan noise on the music.I tried it with some earphones, but the result is the same.The scene you want to hear the sound of music and movies is where you want to turn off your fans.

Since the electric fan unit of the Breeze mask has no drip -proof and waterproof performance, it is not recommended to use sweating sports scenes or outdoors that get wet with rain.Electric fans on the cover will not have to worry about exhalation or sweating because the mouth is covered with a filter.

I tried to use it while jogging at the gym while paying attention to these structures, but if I move my body a little violently, the mask will slip down from the mouth with weight.If you go out and run out while running, your breath will be painful.There was also a feeling that the mouth became stuffy due to exhalation.Considering the maintenance when it gets wet with sweat, the Breeze Mask is not suitable for the sports scene.

Maintenance is required to use it repeatedly

Breeze masks are not disposable products, so we want to devise ways to maintain them for a long time.

The cover is a mesh -like dry material, so it was dried by the morning if the filter and electric fan were removed, washed with water, and dried on the veranda.As for the feeling of using a few days, it seems that the cover will not hurt even if you wipe it with a disinfecting sheet containing alcohol components when you come back from the outside every day.The part of the electric fan cannot be washed in water, but it will be OK to wipe the surface with a sterilization sheet.

What is worrisome is the filter that is worn inside.During the test, I used it while removing the filter after returning home and spraying a bactericidal deodorant, including alcohol components.A few days later, it did not get tattered, but if you use it every day, the non -woven fabric on the mouth will be finely fluffy.

The feeling of wearing will be reduced compared to the freshly dropped, so if you use it for a few days, I think it is better to replace it with a new filter.Since it is 1,595 yen (tax included) with 5 replacement mask filters, it depends on how often you go out, but if you need a replacement filter of 3 to 4 packs a month, it is cost -effective.I feel expensive.In the case of the author, it is likely that everyday life will be used together with the disposable mask and this unit.

In the breeze mask, when the fan is turned on, the white LED lamp lights around the button.It would be a little noticeable when used in a dark place, but it was not so noticeable during the day or bright place, and did not collect the surrounding gaze.Surely, Breeze Mask is a "mask that can be used cool in summer", so I'm looking forward to seeing how much the effects will be in the hot season and the severe hay fever.

Is it the era of high -tech masks from now on?

At present, the mask body is one size, so women with small faces and children may not be able to get a good fit.If the first product gets a good response, it will lead to the development of size, color, and new design.

In the fall of 2020, LG Electronics announced a product called "Puricare" overseas.This is a mask -shaped wearable air purifier.A unique product that is equipped with a powerful HEPA filter and removes the main unit with a UV light during charge in a dedicated charging case.It is a full -fledged electronics device with a smartphone linkage function.

In the future, the importance of mask prevention measures by masks may be reviewed, regardless of the effects of the new colonavirus infection.It is noteworthy whether many high -tech masks will be commercialized, from major home appliance manufacturers to new startup companies, and "smart masks" will grow as one category.