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Amazon Basics AM6059 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max. CADR:800 m³/hMaximum room area:96 m²Maximum noise level:57 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:16 kg

Amazon Basics AM6059 Review: Compare 45 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Purifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Air Purifiers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 81% of air purifiers
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

★Better than 90%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

50%

8.2

Performance

40%

8.0

Features

10%

3.9

Design

▲Better than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Amazon Basics AM6059

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

50%

8.2

Performance

40%

8.0

Features

10%

3.9

Design

7.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Air Purifiers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basics AM6059 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 84.7% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.3
Power
85 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 85 W, which is higher than that of 95.6% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
800 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 800 m³/h, which is higher than that of 100% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
96 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 96 m², which is larger than 78.2% of air purifiers and the same as 0.6% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
4
Market range: <3 – >5
This air purifier offers 4 fan speeds, which is more than 55.9% of air purifiers and the same as 25.1% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
57 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 57 dB at maximum speed, which is louder than 75% of air purifiers and the same as 1.8% of air purifiers.
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Air quality indicator
yes
This air purifier has an air-quality indicator. This feature is present on 65.4% of air purifiers.
Continuous purification
?
Auto mode
yes
This air purifier has auto mode. This feature is present on 67% of air purifiers.
Timer
yes
This air purifier has a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
8 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >24 hours
This air purifier features a maximum timer of 8 hours, which is longer than that of 5.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 57.8% of air purifiers.
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Color
white, grey
Material
plastic
Display
yes
This air purifier has a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
top
Control type
touch
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Amazon Basics AM6059 vs the average air purifier

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  • 3.33x higher CADR
    This air purifier provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (800 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    800 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 47 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (96 m² vs 49 m²).
    96 m² vs 49 m²
  • 47.5 W higher power
    This air purifier has a higher power output than the average air purifier (85 W vs 37.5 W).
    85 W vs 37.5 W
  • Has a child lock
    This air purifier has a child lock; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports 360° purification
    This air purifier supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 1 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • 10.3% better value for money
    Amazon Basics AM6059 offers better value for money than the average air purifier (8.29 vs 7.5).
    8.29 vs 7.52
  • 10.3% better value for money
    Amazon Basics AM6059 offers better value for money than the average air purifier (8.29 vs 7.5).
    8.29 vs 7.52
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Amazon Basics AM6059 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£130 vs £140).
    £130 vs £140
  • 3.33x higher CADR
    This air purifier provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (800 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    800 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 47 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (96 m² vs 49 m²).
    96 m² vs 49 m²
  • 47.5 W higher power
    This air purifier has a higher power output than the average air purifier (85 W vs 37.5 W).
    85 W vs 37.5 W
  • Supports 360° purification
    This air purifier supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 1 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • Has a child lock
    This air purifier has a child lock; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 3.5x higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (16 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    16 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 4 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (57 dB vs 53 dB).
    57 dB vs 53 dB
  • 16 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (38 cm vs 22 cm).
    38 cm vs 22 cm
  • 12.7 cm wider width
    This air purifier is wider than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    40 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 28.4 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (78.4 cm vs 50 cm).
    78.4 cm vs 50 cm
  • 6.67x less popular
    Amazon Basics AM6059 is less popular than the average air purifier (1 vs 6.7).
    1 vs 6.67
  • 0.6% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Amazon Basics AM6059
    the average air purifier
    Amazon Basics AM6059 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (8.00 vs 8.048).
    8 vs 8.05
  • 6.67x less popular
    Amazon Basics AM6059 is less popular than the average air purifier (1 vs 6.7).
    1 vs 6.67
  • 0.6% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basics AM6059
    the average air purifier
    Amazon Basics AM6059 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (8.00 vs 8.048).
    8 vs 8.05
  • 4 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (57 dB vs 53 dB).
    57 dB vs 53 dB
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 3.5x higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (16 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    16 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 16 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (38 cm vs 22 cm).
    38 cm vs 22 cm
  • 12.7 cm wider width
    This air purifier is wider than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    40 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 28.4 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (78.4 cm vs 50 cm).
    78.4 cm vs 50 cm
  • 3.88x larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (119168 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    119,168 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazon Basics AM6059

  • High performance and strong Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR 800 m³/h) suitable for clearing large spaces up to 96-98 square meters
  • Efficient multi-stage filtration featuring a True HEPA filter that effectively captures 99.97% of dust, pollen, pet dander, and smoke allergens
  • Onboard intelligent air quality sensor that provides clear real-time monitoring via a changing color-coded LED traffic light indicator (Red, Yellow/Orange, Green/Blue)
  • Convenient automatic mode that autonomously adjusts the fan speeds based on detected ambient pollution levels
  • Features a built-in top touch control panel interface with an integrated programmable timer and multiple fan speed options
  • Equipped with functional multi-directional rolling transport wheels that make it highly mobile and easy to move across different rooms
  • Quiet operation when toggled into night/sleep mode, maintaining low ambient noise levels

What we don't like about Amazon Basics AM6059

  • Severe manufacturer stock issues regarding official OEM replacement filters, frequently leaving customers unable to source replacement parts from Amazon
  • Substantial physical footprint and heavy construction (approximately 16 kg), making it a massive unit that is poorly suited for small rooms or compact environments
  • Lacks modern smart ecosystem integration, lacking support for companion smartphone apps, Wi-Fi, or hands-free Alexa voice commands
  • The physical styling is utilitarian, boxy, and looks highly industrial, which some users feel detracts from standard home decor aesthetics
  • The embedded infrared-based particle sensor is less precise and sensitive than more expensive laser-based scanning alternatives
  • The fan becomes noticeably loud with increased noise levels when operating at its highest speed settings

Verdict

The Amazon Basics AM6059 is a corded electric air purifier designed for large spaces up to 96 m², operating at a rated voltage of 220-240 V with an 85 W power consumption. Its core feature is a heavy-duty system utilizing two 4-stage True HEPA filters that efficiently capture 99.97% of fine airborne particulates as small as 0.3 microns, including pollen, smoke, dust, and pet dander. Main advantages include an intelligent built-in air quality sensor with real-time LED indicators, automated mode adjustments, and an inclusive Sleep mode for ultra-quiet nighttime operation. However, notable drawbacks include its significant net weight of approximately 16 kg and bulky 40 x 38 x 78.4 cm footprint, alongside recurring issues with the ongoing market availability of its replacement filters.

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