CHF509.–
Philips Series 3000i Luftreiniger
104 m²
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15 reviews
Runs relatively quietly. Does its job
There are (two) different Philips 3000i.
Problem: find the difference between AC3033 and AC3036.
My AC3036 does not seem to have the advertised smart sensing light on the side. OK, main thing is that the device does its job.
The three sensor indicators on the unit (and via app) are not entirely self-explanatory:
IAI = Indoor Allergy Index. It is unclear to me what is measured/sub-summed here. Pollen, bacteria, etc. ?
Gas =Self-explanatory. Probably the CO2 content is measured.
PM2.5 = Air quality. Aha... After some searching you find out that air quality means "fine dust".
Pro
- Automatic control
- Remote monitoring via app
- Price reasonable
Contra
- Sensor displays intransparent
Clear Air, Clean Heart
I decided to buy this model as Philips air purifiers are highly recommended across many review sites, including UK's Which? and Australia's Choice (which are independent consumer rights advocacy sites).
The 3000i (AC3033) is highly recommended with high scores across Pollen, Dust, Smoke and VOC. It scored 80% on Which? (with the Philips dual Purifier/Humidifier AC3289 coming in at 85%). Surprisingly, some other companies do quite well with Pollen/Dust and poorly with VOC.
There are actually 3 models - AC3033, AC3036 and AC3039. It was confusing, so I confirmed with the company that the only difference is the colour and material used, respectively: white+silver with top plastic/white+gray with top fabric/gray+dark gray with top fabric.
The 3000i only comes with 3 modes - Auto, Turbo and Night - so no manual settings. Turbo is as it sounds, ramping up to (presumably) 100% and it is relatively quite noisy - imagine a large kettle boiling. Night is good, turning off the light and pretty silent. So of course, it is left to Auto most of the time (I find I can sleep with it on Auto actually). Whether Auto is good enough is of some debate, as some independent reviews have found that the auto sensors may not be good enough in many brands/models, so they recommend more manual control. That said, I found Auto to be pretty good - you can hear it start to work when there is cooking or cigarette smoke is coming in from the window.
Even though I had an idea of how high/wide it is prior to purchasing, I was still surprised by how big it was when it arrived. It's relative narrowness (compared to the rectangular design) is a plus and the design is nicer. Would I buy again? Yes, although the new Dyson models coming out in mid-2021 seem to have some good improvements which may make them a worthy comparison.Pro
- Auto mode seems responsive
- High review scores
- Night mode is quiet
- Nice Design
Contra
- Large Size
- Only 3 modes - Auto, Turbo, Night
Astonishing performance
Be careful with the advertisements concerning the room area. The device is suitable for areas up to 20m2. For differently stated 100m2, the device can not exchange air.
The regular filter cleaning with the vacuum cleaner is necessary and very simple.
The integrated sensors are amazingly sensitive. If I open a dusty bag of mortar or a can of paint at a distance of 5 meters, the PM2.5 and TVOC sensors register immediately and the cleaner starts running. If I walk past the unit with a shovel full of dust from the vacuum, the thing starts running immediately.
Very good indeed.Pro
- Does what it should
- Filter maintenance
- Filter durability
- App
- Automatic
Contra
- not 100m^2
Super air purifier
I also have a Xiaomi in the store, the test winner there at Kassensturz. The neither manages to produce the same good room air, runs on automatic in the lowest gear and eliminates no odors. the Philips manages it all, a very very good buy in my eyes.
Pro
- Quiet (to even blustery depending on the level).
- Cleans odors rapidly
- Room feels fresh after use
Contra
- WLAN flavors would not need it
Easy to set up, great app.
I chose this device because I am generally satisfied with Philips and I find the case appealing. The price is right, and all possible pollutants are filtered out. For allergy sufferers, only devices with this filter are suitable, no UVC devices help. The test with cat allergy sufferers is still pending; according to the display, the load of allergens in operation is very low!
Pro
- Cleans the air very effectively
- Air quality is displayed directly on the device and in the app
- Auto mode (operation is adjusted depending on air quality)
- Beautiful device
- Audible in normal operation but not disturbing, hardly audible in sleep mode
- Indication of when to clean or replace the filter
- Replacement filter lasts long, new filter 20-30.- CHF
Contra
- None so far
6 out of 15 reviews
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