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【Hardcore Gadget Geek's Review】Shark BreatheClear HP162J Review: Out Oct 30, 15 Tatami, 3.8kg, JPY 39,600 With a Six-Year HEPA Filter
The Shark BreatheClear HP162J covers 15 tatami in a body 267mm wide, 378mm tall and 3.8kg. It is due Oct 30, 2026 at an expected JPY 39,600 (tax included). It drops humidifying to cut upkeep, and it is my pick for a living room.
Key points
- Release date: Oct 30, 2026 (planned). Expected market price JPY 39,600 tax included
- Covers 15 tatami and cleans 8 tatami in 17 minutes. 267 × 262 × 378 mm and 3.8kg
- HEPA filter rated for six years, pre-filter washed every two months. Removes 99.98% of particles down to 0.1μm
[Due Oct 30, 2026] Shark BreatheClear HP162J
[Due Oct 30, 2026] The HP162J is a low-upkeep 15-tatami newcomer
With an air purifier, upkeep decides whether you keep using it. The HP162J drops humidifying on purpose to cut how often you maintain it.
The pre-filter needs a wash every two months, and Shark rates the HEPA filter for six years without replacement. It covers 15 tatami and weighs 3.8kg.
As an IT consultant (SE), I read the footnote before the headline number. The six years here is an estimate for 12 hours a day at maximum airflow, and I treat it that way.
How I judged it
First, coverage and speed. It covers 15 tatami and cleans 8 tatami in 17 minutes. The 7-tatami HP062J takes 30 minutes for 7 tatami, so per tatami the HP162J is about twice as fast (17 ÷ 8 = 2.1 minutes, 30 ÷ 7 = 4.3).
Next, upkeep. With no humidifier, the only thing to wash is the pre-filter. Placed in a living room, it asks for little. That is its strength.
If you can't decide, take the HP162J. The reason: for JPY 39,600 it covers 15 tatami and the HEPA filter is rated for six years.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Shark BreatheClear Air Purifier HP162J (15 tatami)
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
When does the HP162J come out? Price and specs
| Item | HP162J |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 30, 2026 (planned) |
| Price (tax incl.) | Expected market price JPY 39,600 |
| Coverage | 15 tatami (method following JEM1467:2015) |
| Cleaning speed | 8 tatami in 17 minutes |
| Size and weight | 267 × 262 × 378 mm, 3.8kg |
| Power use | 32W |
| Filtration | 99.98% of particles down to 0.1μm |
| Filters | HEPA six years (no replacement) / pre-filter wash every two months |
| Operation | 5 airflow levels, BreatheClear mode, manual, sleep |
| Colors | Gray, black, green (white only at the official online store) |
A color display on the front shows air quality, temperature, humidity and pollutants in real time. Shark says it scans the air once a second, 3,600 times an hour.
How does it differ from the HP062J?
| Item | HP062J | HP162J | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 7 tatami | 15 tatami | +8 tatami (about 2.1 times) |
| Cleaning speed | 7 tatami in 30 minutes | 8 tatami in 17 minutes | About twice as fast per tatami |
| Size | 234 × 238 × 294 mm | 267 × 262 × 378 mm | +84mm in height |
| Weight | 2.6kg | 3.8kg | +1.2kg (+46%) |
| Power use | 18W | 32W | +14W |
| Price (expected) | JPY 29,700 | JPY 39,600 | +JPY 9,900 (+33%) |
Both are in the same BreatheClear series, with the same six-year HEPA and display. The difference is room size and the airflow to drive it.
At JPY 31 per kWh, running 32W for 24 hours costs about JPY 24 (0.032 × 24 × 31 = 23.8). The HP062J at 18W costs about JPY 13 (0.018 × 24 × 31 = 13.4).
Strengths and things to note
Strengths
Little upkeep. Just wash the pre-filter every two months. A HEPA filter rated for six years helps anyone who dislikes buying filters.
You can see the air change. A color display and daily and weekly reports let you check the effect by eye.
Things to note
It cannot humidify. If you want humidity in winter, add a separate humidifier. It is not on sale yet, so you may want to wait for real-world noise reports.
Who is it for?
People who want a low-effort purifier for a 10 to 15 tatami living room, and people who do not want to buy filters every year. In a bedroom or kids' room, sleep mode lowers the noise and screen brightness.
For rooms up to 7 tatami, the 2.6kg HP062J is another way to choose.
Price and where to buy
The expected market price is JPY 39,600 tax included, and preorders have opened at SharkNinja's official Rakuten store. Over six years, the unit costs about JPY 18 a day (39,600 ÷ 2,190 days).
If you can't decide, take the HP162J. The reason: it covers 15 tatami and upkeep is just a pre-filter wash every two months.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Shark BreatheClear Air Purifier HP162J (15 tatami)
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
For purifiers from the same period, see the best air purifiers. For a pricier model, read the Daikin MC757A review, and for dry winters the best humidifiers.
Related reading: Levoit Vital Pet Pro review.
FAQ
When does the Shark BreatheClear HP162J come out?
It is planned for Oct 30, 2026. The expected market price is JPY 39,600 (tax included).
What is the difference between the HP162J and the HP062J?
The HP162J is for 15 tatami, 3.8kg, JPY 39,600. The HP062J is for 7 tatami, 2.6kg, JPY 29,700. Both have a HEPA filter rated for six years.
Does the HP162J humidify?
No. It leaves humidifying out to reduce upkeep.
About the writer and sources
Written by a home-appliance nerd who works as an IT consultant (SE). At work, I read the footnotes behind a spec before the headline number, and I built the tables here the same way.
Release dates and prices were re-checked on Oct 26 against the makers' announcements and Rakuten Ichiba listings. Sources are listed below.
