Independent laboratory testing
Tested to perform
Our compatible HEPA filters, measured against the original — same laboratory, same test standard, same airflow. The full reports are below, unedited.
JADE™ HEPA 13 — head to head
EN 1822 testing by LMS Technologies, Bloomington, Minnesota. Both filters tested at 298.7 cfm.
99.69%
Gem Filtration efficiency
at the most penetrating particle size — the hardest particle for any filter to catch
97.95%
Original filter
same test, same lab, same airflow
6.6×
fewer particles get through
0.31% passes our filter, versus 2.05% through the original
| Measure | Gem Filtration | Original filter |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency at most penetrating particle size | 99.692% | 97.951% |
| Particles passing through | 0.31% | 2.05% |
| Test standard | EN 1822 (KCl aerosol) | EN 1822 (KCl aerosol) |
| Testing laboratory | LMS Technologies, USA | LMS Technologies, USA |
| Airflow tested at | 298.7 cfm | 298.7 cfm |
| Report reference | T090123A | T052120A |
Read the full reports
Both documents exactly as the laboratory issued them — nothing removed.
Shop the tested filter
JADE™ SCA5000C and JADE™ 2.0 SCA5100C compatible HEPA filters.
Testing of additional models is ongoing. Gem Filtration is an independent aftermarket brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the brands listed; all trademarks belong to their respective owners.