Those who think that the home environment is one of the healthiest and cleanest are wrong. Unfortunately, it is within the walls of the house that lurk germs, bacteria, and other harmful substances that can cause respiratory problems and lead to allergies and asthma. And a vacuum cleaner is undoubtedly not enough.
To combat and eliminate these unwanted substances, it is now possible to rely on a newly developed appliance, the air purifier, which, through a specially designed filtering system, acts on germs, viruses, pollens, and mites, purifying the air and making it healthier and more breathable.
On the market, there are many models of purifiers, and the choice is not easy. In this article, we focus on the purifiers from Philips, their characteristics, and what makes them different from those of Dyson, the other brand that is currently the leader.
Air Purifier: What it is and how it works?
The Air purifier is a medium-sized appliance that looks like a small portable air conditioner. It is lightweight and not bulky, designed to be easily moved from one room to another and placed on a shelf, table, or, in the case of larger ones, on the floor.
Let’s move on to the operation. The purifier performs its function to make the air healthier through a triple filtering system: the dust filter blocks larger particles such as germs, bacteria, fungi, and molds. The HEPA filter captures the tiniest particles, including dust mites and pollen. Finally, the active carbon filter works on fumes and unpleasant odors that often form at home. Once all these particles and substances have been removed, the negative ionizer aims to eliminate them permanently from the air.
Some Philips air purifiers are equipped with intelligent sensors, providing real-time feedback on air quality through a display. If the air does not meet ideal standards, the purifier will operate in automatic mode to restore and return the air to an acceptable and high-quality level.
In addition to checking the quality of the filters and the presence of intelligent sensors, it is also beneficial to inquire about the amount of air that the purifier can clean within one hour. This is measured in CADR, a unit of measurement in cubic meters per hour.
The more air is purified, the more the environment will remain healthy over time. In addition, there are purifiers designed for small and medium-sized environments, as well as others that can also cover surfaces of almost 100 square meters. This is another factor to consider when choosing the right purifier.
Not to forget, then, to check what the level of consumption, if it is equipped with a night function to reduce noise and what are, if there are extra components that can make its use more pleasant.
Features of Philips air purifiers
We go directly to the heart of the product’s operation: the strength of Philips lies in the VitaShield IPS technology, which purifies the air of the environment without releasing other harmful substances, such as ions and ozone, that the product’s operation can generate and be detrimental to the organism. The triple filtering system also allows for the use of a HEPA filter, which targets substances containing allergens.
Intelligent sensors ensure that the air is constantly monitored. Enter automatic mode to activate the purifier when the air quality drops below the optimal level. The air quality level is displayed through real-time feedback. In essence, blue indicates an optimal level, while red indicates that the air is below the guard level and, consequently, the purifier starts working.
Philips air purifiers offer additional modes, including automatic mode, allergen mode, and five filtering speeds. Furthermore, it is possible to set the silent mode if you want to use the purifier during the night hours.
The amount of air purified every hour varies according to the model. Philips offers four products that adapt to different surfaces, ranging from those designed for small and medium-sized environments (43 sqm) to those suitable for larger rooms (95 square meters).
What are they different from the Dyson?
The first difference that immediately stands out is the design. If Dyson designs products that are also furniture pieces, Philips puts on the market purifiers that closely resemble small air conditioners, with less attention to design.
From the operational perspective, Philips utilizes the VitaShield IPS filtering technology, which ensures a clean and healthy environment. In contrast, Dyson leverages its Air Multiplier technology, which diffuses purified air uniformly throughout the entire domestic environment.
Both Dyson and Philips produce purifiers with intelligent sensors, but while Dyson monitors the PM 2.5, PM 10, VOC, and NO2 particle levels, Philips technology only affects PM 2.5 particles. Obviously, in both cases, when the air quality drops, the purifier automatically activates in real-time to restore the optimal level.
Let’s go back to the differences: Philips produces four different models of air purifier, each designed according to the surface to be purified, which varies from 43 square meters to 95 square meters. So, suppose Philips pays particular attention to adapting the right purifier to the right environment. In that case, Dyson skips this data slightly, differentiating its purifiers between floor-standing purifiers and table-top fan-coolers. Dyson has chosen to combine several functions in a single product, whereas Philips produces fans and purifiers. In the market, we find only one model that combines the functions of an air purifier with those of a humidifier.
As for the features, Philips, unlike Dyson, is equipped with an allergen mode, specifically designed to remove from the air all substances that can cause allergies. Finally, Dyson has equipped its remote control purifiers, whereas Philips has not given this foresight due weight.
If you would like to read more about Dyson, we have written a discussion on Dyson air purifiers.
The recommended Philips models
Philips Air Purifier 2000i Wi-Fi Connected App-Enabled True HEPA Smart Air Purifier
This Philips purifier is very similar to a small air conditioner, measuring 11.6 x 16.2 x 24.1 inches. Captures 99.97% of particles that pass through the filter – Designed with a multi-stage active filtration system, which captures up to 99.97% of particles that pass through the filter as small as 0.3 microns – the size of most common airborne allergens, particles, bacteria, and viruses.
3 auto modes: General, Allergen, and Bacteria & Virus – The Philips Air Purifier Series 2000i features three automatic purification settings: 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.
Philips Air Purifier 1000
True Hepa Air Purifier reduces allergens, pollen, pet dander, house dust mites, gases, and odors, and captures up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns from the air that passes through the filter.
3 automatic purification settings: a General mode, an extra-sensitive Allergen mode, and a NightSense mode that automatically turns down the lights and fan speed when the room is dark.
Philips Air Purifier Model AC5659/40 5000i Connected and App Enabled
Captures up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns (the size of most common allergens, bacteria, and viruses) from the air that passes through the filters.
Displays real-time indoor air quality via a color ring and numerical indices for indoor allergens and gases on the air purifier’s dashboard.
