Philips Air Purifiers Reviews
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The brand Philips needs no introduction.
The Scandinavian company is having decades of experience in electronics field.
Be it Philips electronics or Philips lightening products, the company has emerged successful in almost all the areas it has ventured into.
The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands and serves many countries around the world.
One of the successful product lines of Philips is their air purifiers range starting from Rs. 8000 and is super popular in many e-commerce sites.
Presenting the top five models of Philips home air purifiers below.
In case you'd like to quickly compare these air purifiers without going through in-depth reviews, below is a comparison chart that will allow you to easily differentiate between their features.
| Product Name | Filtration Technology | CADR | Coverage Area | HEPA Filter | Humidifier | |
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| Philips AC1215/20 Budget friendly + ideal for smaller areas with low air pollution | VitaShield | 270 m³/hr | 677 sq. ft | True HEPA | No | Check Price |
| Philips AC2882/50 Faster purification than AC1215/20 | VitaShield | 324 m³/hr | 409 sq. ft | True HEPA | No | Check Price |
| Philips AC2887/20 Ideal for smaller areas with high air pollution | VitaShield + Aerasense | 333 m³/hr | 441 sq. ft | True HEPA | No | Check Price |
| Philips AC3256/20 Highest CADR + ideal for large areas + AeraSense technology | VitaShield + Aerasense | 376 m³/hr | 1022 sq. ft | True HEPA (× 2) | No | Check Price |
| Philips AC4081/21 Air purifier + humidifier | VitaShield | 223 m³/hr | 484 sq. ft | True HEPA | Yes | Check Price |
All of the above Philips air purifiers come with a 2-year warranty.
About the model
Philips is a brand known for its innovative technologies and this air purifier is no different.
In fact, it is one of the best models available and is trusted by many customers in India with very good reviews in many e-commerce platforms.
Product description by the company
The air purifier comes with VitaShield IPS technology, aerodynamic design and NanoProtect Pro filter which together result in a boosted clean air delivery rate upto 270 m³/hr.
It can effectively remove ultra-fine particles as small as 0.02 um.
Also, it filters out harmful gases such as formaldehyde and TVOC.
Indoor PM 2.5 levels can increase far above local guidelines because of outdoor pollution or daily activities like cooking, cleaning, etc. The smart air sensor can detect PM 2.5 levels and boost the air purifier’s speed to deal with the pollution.
The air purifier is accompanied with Night Sensing mode and is developed especially for your bedroom. It rapidly prepares your bedroom air for sleep and constantly monitors your bedroom air quality, delivering clean air while you sleep.
The dimmed and/or switched off lights and the low sound help you and your family sleep better.
The healthy air protect alert lets you know promptly when it is time to replace the filter.
If the filter is not replaced promptly, the appliance stops functioning to avoid ineffective purification. So you are assured of healthier air always.
The color ring on the dashboard provides a clear view on air quality by 4-step color, ranging from blue (good allergen & particle level) to red (bad allergen & particle level).
The extra thick NanoProtect HEPA is designed for superior purification efficiency and lifetime against airborne particles.
Features of Philips 1000 Series AC1215/20
Night sense auto mode: This technology is designed to keep your bedroom noise free with its night sense mode.
VitaShield IPS: It has a NanoProtect filter to get clean air at the delivery of 270 m³/hour.
It also filters harmful gases like formaldehyde.
HEPA filter: The HEPA filter present in this range is considered to be the best among many air purifiers for its effective purification process.
Child lock: The child-lock feature prevents any unintended changes in settings by children.
Weight of the product: The product weighs 7.04 kilograms.
Pros and cons of Philips 1000 Series AC1215/20
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About the model
The 2000 series AC2882/50 series by Philips is a trend setter and is ranked at first spot by Amazon in the category of air purifiers and accessories.
This white beauty has pleasing aesthetics.
It is powered by a 56-watt motor for smooth performance.
Product description by the company
Philips 2000 Series AC2882/50 56-Watt Air Purifier has a range of 409 sq. feet / 38 sq. meters, and is suitable for large bedrooms / living rooms.
The air purifier comes with VitaShield IPS technology with natural filtration.
It has dedicated pollution, allergen and bacteria / virus auto modes with a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 324 m³/hr. CADR indicates the volume of purified air (in cubic meters) which an air purifier produces every hour.
Features of Philips 2000 Series AC2882/50
Smart presettings: This air purifier has three-level smart presettings in its kitty.
The three modes to choose from are pollution, allergen and bacteria.
VitaShield IPS: The VitaShield comes with aerodynamic design and NanoProtect filter which leaves the room pure and clean.
Pollution and allergen mode: It detects and controls pollution levels up to PM 2.5.
The allergen mode includes a special event-detection algorithm that detects minute allergens and reduces its level to minimum.
Bacteria and virus mode: Bacteria and other micro organisms present in air are hard to detect by any air purifier.
However, this mode reduces them by increasing air exchange every hour followed by the boost given by HEPA filter to clean the air in the room.
Weight of the product: The product weighs nearly 7.7 kilograms.
Pros and cons of Philips 2000 Series AC2882/50
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About the model
This air purifier is similar to the previous AC2882/50 model.
Like the previous model, this too has a very pleasing design.
Let’s see what Philips has to offer when it comes to this model.
Product description by the company
The Philips 2000 Series AC2887/20 model has three automatic purification settings: a general mode, an extra-sensitive allergen mode, and an extra-powerful bacteria / virus mode. You can choose your preferred mode to personalize and optimize your purification.
Like all the models listed here, this too comes with VitaShield IPS technology, aerodynamic design and NanoProtect filter. It has a clean air delivery rate of up to 333 m³/hr.
It can effectively remove ultra-fine particles as small as 20 nm, and reduce harmful gases such as formaldehyde, TVOC and odor.
The air purifier removes up to 99.9% of bacteria and virus.
So, what makes this model different from the previous one?
Unlike the previous model, this air purifier comes with AeraSense technology which is a sensor that accurately identifies fine particles that are even smaller than PM 2.5 (including most common indoor airborne allergens).
It then processes this information to ensure that the purifier’s settings are at the ideal level for current air conditions, and for continuous re-assurance. Then, it gives you feedback of real time indoor air quality by showing PM 2.5 level.
Features of Philips 2000 Series AC2887/20
Smart presettings: Just like the previous model, this air purifier comes three-level smart presettings- pollution, allergen and bacteria.
Low noise: This ensures minimum noise during night time.
VitaShield IPS: The VitaShield technology along with its aerodynamic design and NanoProtect filter ensure that the air in the room is pure and clean.
Aerodynamic design: The air purifier is designed in a way to maximise airflow.
AeraSense technology: One of the unique features of this model is the AeraSense feature.
It can even identify fine particles that are smaller than PM 2.5.
Weight of the product: The product weighs 7.7 kilograms.
Pros and cons of Philips 2000 Series AC2887/20
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About the model
The next offering from Philips' range of air purifiers is the 3000 Series AC3256/20 model.
When compared to other models listed here, this air purifier has the highest clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 376 m³/hr.
As a result, it offers maximum coverage (of 1022 sq. ft) as well.
Product description by the company
The Philips 3000 Series AC3256/20 air purifier comes with AeraSense and VitaShield IPS to ensure you and your loved ones breathe healthier air, always!
AeraSense technology gives you reassurance by measuring and displaying real-time indoor air quality (PM 2.5) with professional grade air sensing.
VitaShield Intelligent Purification System (IPS) naturally removes 99.97% allergens and ultra-fine particles as small as 0.02 microns (100 times smaller than PM 2.5).
Features of Philips 3000 Series AC3256/20
VitaShield IPS: VitaShield technology can remove particles as small as 0.02 um. 99.97% of airborne particles are detected and removed.
HEPA filter: The NanoProtect HEPA filter and the AC (activated carbon) filter in this model are extra thick for complete removal of dust particles.
Allergen mode: This model comes with an allergen mode which detects the change in air quality and acts accordingly to remove allergens.
Weight of the product: The air purifier's size is big and hence weighs around 9.8 kilograms.
Pros and cons of Philips 3000 Series AC3256/20
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About the model
This model is a special offering from Philips since it has both air purifier and humidifier combined into one product.
Product description by the company
The model comes with child-lock feature to prevent any unintended changes in settings by kids.
The purifier component has a 'healthy air protect' alert that gives you a timely warning when the filter is about to expire.
If the filter is not replaced on time, the appliance stops functioning to avoid inefficient air filtration. This assures healthy air always.
Coming to the humidifier, it comes with three-step humidity settings to adjust humidity to your liking.
The superior VitaShield IPS with German technology effectlively filters out harmful gases (formaldehyde, toluene and TVOC etc.) and pollutants (ultrafine particles, allergens, bacteria and viruses) with a size of up to 0.02 microns.
The model comes with 1 / 4 / 8 hour easy-to-set timer.
Its auto mode ensures hassle-free functioning.
The smart air and humidity control purifies and moistens the air.
Features of Philips 4000 Series AC4081/21
Healthy air alert: The purifier comes with a healthy air alert system which notifies you about the expiry of filters.
VitaShield IPS: The VitaShield IPS technology helps to remove minute dust particles as small as 0.02 microns.
Timers: This model has a timer mode where three different types of timers can be set- 1 hour, 4 hours and 8 hours.
Humidity controller: Philips smart air and humidity controller prevents air pollution and moistens the air respectively.
Weight of the product: The weight of the product is 12.0 kilograms.
Pros and cons of Philips 4000 Series AC4081/21
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Which Philips air purifier is right for you?
All of these five air purifiers from Philips are of top notch quality and perform the task of air purification efficiently. However, choosing the right one for your home could seem like a daunting task.
If your budget is on the lower end and you're looking for an air purifier for a relatively smaller area (under 700 sq. ft.), I would recommend the 1000 Series AC1215/20 model. If the air quality has considerably degraded in your locality, you can go for the 2000 Series AC2887/20 model which comes with AeraSense technology to tackle such kind of air pollution.
For larger areas (1000 - 1100 sq. ft.), I would recommend the 3000 Series AC3256/20 model. It has the highest CADR (clean air delivery rate) of 376 m³/hr when compared to other models. Moreover, it comes with AeraSense technology for better air purification.
Lastly, if you're looking for a two-in-one combination of air purifier and humidifier, the 4000 Series AC4081/21 model would be an ideal choice.
For easier comparison between these air purifiers, you can take help from the features table shared earlier in this article.
I hope this article has made you familiar with the quality and standards of Philips' air purifiers.
About the Author
Vinotha is a blogger from Chennai. She's currently pursuing PGDM in Marketing from PSG Institute Of Management. In the past, she has worked as a Programmer Analyst for Cognizant. She takes keen interest in home setups and designs and loves to write about them.
