India, July 9 -- Would you buy an air purifier from a brand you've never heard of? I wasn't sure either. But learning that Wozoyo is backed by Hong Kong-based Secure Connection and that its products are designed in Japan made me want to look beyond the unfamiliar name.

The timing couldn't have been better. Living in Delhi means dust, pollution and poor AQI are part of everyday life, so an air purifier isn't exactly a seasonal gadget anymore.

With Wozoyo making its India debut, I wanted to see if its first air purifier could hold its own against established brands like Philips, Xiaomi and Coway. So, I used the Pure Air PA1 for over a month to find out how it performs in everyday use-and whether it's worth your money.

Instead of trying t...