Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 Plus has two filter elements, an intuitive screen and hidden wheels in a compact body, suitable for many living spaces.

Air purifiers are often evaluated by numbers such as room area or filtering capacity. But when I bring a machine home, what I'm equally concerned with is where it will stand, whether it will be easy to use every day, and whether taking care of it will be a hassle.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 Plus creates sympathy in those points: a tall but compact body, two cleverly arranged filter cores, an intuitive screen and an application convenient enough to monitor the air in the room.

Designed to blend into the living space

The first impression when placing Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 Plus in the room is that it is somewhat taller than expected. Tower-shaped, white body, soft rounded corners and almost flat front. Xiaomi still maintains the familiar design language of the Xiaomi Mijia air purifier line: simple, with few decorative details, enough for the machine to blend into the living space instead of becoming an overly prominent electronic item. Placed next to the metal bookshelf and floor lamp in the photo set, the 6 Plus looks like a natural part of the corner of the room.

The machine has dimensions of 280 x 280 x 713 mm. Its height of 71.3 cm makes it quite visible, but the area it occupies on the floor is only equivalent to a 28 cm square. This is a reasonable ratio if you want a powerful filter for the common living area while still keeping the walkways clear. The top is sealed and flat; When viewed from above, the overall look is still quite neat.

Strips of air intakes run along the body, while the front only has a black round screen. Viewed sideways or straight, the design is still easy to pair with many types of interior spaces.

Viewed from many sides, the body still retains a minimalist design with vertical air intakes.

The small detail that I quite like about the finish is the four wheel clusters hidden on the bottom. When standing still, looking sideways, the cake is almost invisible; When you need to change positions, just push the machine instead of lifting the whole body higher than 70 cm.

I think this is what many large air purifiers should have. Many families use one device for many areas, from the living room to the bedroom; If you have to carry the machine every time you change places, it's quite inconvenient. The 6 Plus's 360-degree rotating wheel system makes moving easier, and the machine is also easier to follow the needs of the whole family.

Two filter cores and filtration capacity for large rooms

If the front is more minimalist, the back clearly shows why this model has the word "Plus". Open the filter compartment lid and immediately see two cylindrical cores arranged above and below. This is the easiest difference to recognize when coming into contact with the machine. Both cores are individually wrapped in a protective bag when first opening the box, so before plugging in, you need to take them out, remove the packaging and then reinstall them in the correct position. Xiaomi also includes this operation in the user manual. With air purifiers, such a small preparation step directly affects whether the machine operates properly or not.

Open the rear compartment to access the two cascading filter cores and the machine's internal structure.

Two cascading cores help keep the body from being too flat. The back cover is wide open, each core has a handle so disassembly is very intuitive. Looking up close, the layers of filter material are rolled into a cylinder to allow air to pass over the large surface.

The 6 Plus's filtration system includes a primary filter to trap hair and large dust, a high-performance filter layer for fine dust, an activated carbon layer that targets odors and formaldehyde, and a UVC and negative ion module. Xiaomi calls this a five-stage integrated filtration system. In everyday life, each floor has an understandable role: to trap visible dust, treat small particles that are difficult to detect with the eye, and then add the ability to treat odors and indoor pollutants. For families with pets, areas that are often open or houses near major roads, this combination makes the 6 Plus have its own appeal.

The core of the 6 Plus is to serve a large space while still keeping the body relatively compact. Xiaomi announced a usable area of ​​53-91 m2, suitable for a large living room, living area connected to the kitchen or an open work space. The machine uses one motor, two impellers and two filters. Air is sucked in from three sides and released through two directions, so the airflow in the room has more opportunity to circulate through the machine.

In the living room connecting the dining table and kitchen, what many people need in a purifier is the ability to take care of the whole living area. That's when the filtering power of the 6 Plus becomes worthwhile. Xiaomi announced a particle CADR measuring 810 m³/hour, showing that this model is aimed at large spaces. Combined with two filter cores and a multi-sided air intake design, the machine creates a more secure feeling when placed in the middle of the family's daily activities.

With an apartment with a living room, dining table and kitchen adjacent to each other, 6 Plus is positioned correctly for the common living area. The wheel also comes into play here: users can move the machine to priority areas according to each time of day.

Monitor and control air every day

One point that enhances the experience of the 6 Plus is the round screen on the front. When the machine is running, the PM2.5 index appears large in the middle, the color helps read the status quickly, and other information is located around. The screen can switch to PM1 or dust index, and also displays temperature, humidity and operating mode. In photos of the device placed next to a bookshelf, the screen is prominent enough to be seen from a few feet away but does not lose the neatness of the front.

Operation on the machine is also very direct. Touch the button on the side of the screen to change from Auto to Sleep or fixed wind levels; The power button is below, the brightness adjustment is on the left. I like how Xiaomi puts the basic functions right on the device. Having the app is an advantage, but when passing by the device and wanting to change modes, one touch is still faster than unlocking the phone and then finding the correct control page.

The circular display allows viewing data and quickly switching between operating modes.

In addition to PM2.5, the 6 Plus also monitors PM1, larger dust, temperature and humidity using five sensors. The machine is therefore also a quick view of indoor air quality. Screen brightness can be adjusted down when used at night.

The screen on the device is good enough for a quick glance, while Xiaomi Home is for deeper monitoring. Once connected, the app brings the air status to the top of the page, below which are PM2.5, dust and PM1. Level, Auto, Sleep and Manual modes are set into large buttons, easy to understand even for those new to the Xiaomi ecosystem.

The benefits of the app don't stop at remote switching on and off. Xiaomi Home shows air quality history, run timer, core life check and automatic scenario creation. For example, you can set your device to go to Sleep at bedtime or turn it on before you get home. Once the operating schedule has been established, keeping the air in the room stable depends less on whether you remember to turn on the machine today or not.

For example, when I tested, the app showed PM2.5 at 4 µg/m³, PM1 at 1 µg/m³, temperature 27°C and humidity 56%. Having such clear data is easier to follow when you need to see details.

Easy to use every day, simple to care for

What makes the 6 Plus easy to live with is that the details coordinate quite smoothly: a neat body, a wheel to change positions, touch buttons for quick operations and an application that takes care of history and automation.

Auto mode is a reasonable choice most of the time: the machine adjusts itself according to data from the sensor. When you want to be more proactive, there are fixed and manual wind levels in the app. Sleep for the evening, combined with the ability to reduce screen brightness. Xiaomi claims a low operating level of 19.4 dB(A) in the product documentation; When actually used, the sound of the machine is very quiet, just like a light background sound in the room.

When quick filtering is needed and the fan speeds up, the wind sound will be heard more clearly. When reading a book or preparing to sleep, you can switch to Sleep and reduce the screen brightness, while the fixed and Manual wind levels are for when you want to proactively prioritize filtering power.

The 6 Plus also has a specialized activated carbon layer to treat odor and formaldehyde, with formaldehyde CADR measuring 234 m³/hour according to Xiaomi. This makes the model more necessary for newly completed apartments or living spaces connected to the kitchen, where the problem is not just fine dust. A UVC module and negative ion feature add to the air handling system, while SGS allergen certification is a plus for families concerned about pollen, dust mites or pet dander.

The 6 Plus care section is quite easy to understand right from the moment you open the back cover. The filter element is located in an easy-to-access location, has a handle, and requires no tools to access. The application also monitors core life to remind users when it is time to replace. According to Xiaomi, the reference usage time of the core is 6-12 months, depending on air quality and how the machine is run; The outer coarse filter layer should be cleaned periodically.

Conclusion

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 Plus is suitable for many living spaces, especially large living rooms or connected living and kitchen areas. Two cascading filter cores and large filtering capacity are the reasons to choose the machine, while the details for daily use show its thoughtfulness: the screen is clear enough for quick viewing, the touch button to change modes right on the body of the machine and four wheels help move between rooms. The rear filter compartment is expanded, the two cores are clearly located, so inspection and disassembly are also convenient.

At a price of 8,490,000 VND, 6 Plus convinces with its perfection and useful features for daily use. PM1 and PM2.5 sensors help monitor the air in more detail, while Xiaomi Home allows you to view history and set operating schedules according to your lifestyle. For families who want to invest in a filter for regular use, this is an option worth considering.