If you’re on the lookout for a capable air purifier that balances performance, features and value — especially in a city like Gurugram with air quality concerns — the Mi AC-M17-SC AP4 Lite (also marketed as the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite) is one of the strong contenders. Let’s dive into what it brings to the table, how it performs, and whether it’s a good fit for your home. ✅ What I Like 1. Strong Filtration Performance The purifier claims a Particle CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of up to 360 m³/h , which translates to plenty of clean-air output for a medium-sized room. It uses a triple layer filter : a primary mesh pre-filter (to catch larger particles), a true HEPA (or “high-efficiency filter”) component, and a substantial activated-carbon layer for odours/VOCs. The activated-carbon content is quite high — the official page says about 450,000 mg of activated carbon (≈ 0.45 kg) for this model. That means better performance on odours, cooking fumes, etc...