Philips 4000i Series AC4236/10 Review

Technical Specifications of air purifier Philips 4000i Series AC4236/10

Overall score

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Technical Score

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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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

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.

0.0

Ratio quality/price

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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60.0%

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Overall score

40.0%

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Price

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Other specifications

Score components:

28.0%

Max. CADR

23.0%

Maximum room area

18.0%

Maximum noise level

10.0%

Power

8.0%

Manufacturer warranty

7.0%

N. of speeds

6.0%

360° purification

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Power

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's power.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger airflow performance.

Importance: HIGH

60 W

Air quality indicator

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has an air-quality indicator.

When it matters: It matters if you want quick visual feedback about air quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Color

What it is: This attribute shows the main color of the air purifier.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to match your space.

Importance: LOW

white, grey

Max. CADR

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's max. cadr.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to clean the air faster.

Importance: HIGH

610 m³/h

Continuous purification

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier supports continuous purification.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to run continuously.

Importance: LOW

yes

Material

What it is: This attribute shows the main material of the air purifier.

When it matters: It matters if build material matters to you.

Importance: LOW

plastic

Maximum room area

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's maximum room area.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to cover a larger room.

Importance: HIGH

158 m²

Auto mode

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has auto mode.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to adjust itself automatically.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Display

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a display.

When it matters: It matters if you want visible status information on the purifier.

Importance: LOW

yes

N. of speeds

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's n. of speeds.

When it matters: It matters if you want finer control over airflow intensity.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 count

Timer

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a timer.

When it matters: It matters if you want scheduled operating time.

Importance: LOW

Display position

What it is: This attribute shows where the display is placed on the air purifier.

When it matters: It matters if screen placement affects daily use.

Importance: LOW

top

Maximum noise level

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's maximum noise level.

When it matters: It matters if low operating noise is important to you.

Importance: HIGH

57 dB

Maximum timer

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's maximum timer.

When it matters: It matters if you want longer scheduled run times.

Importance: LOW

Control type

What it is: This attribute shows which type of controls the air purifier uses.

When it matters: It matters if you prefer a specific style of controls.

Importance: LOW

touch, app, voice

360° purification

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier supports 360° purification.

When it matters: It matters if you want all-round air intake and filtration.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Delayed start

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier supports delayed start.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to start later on its own.

Importance: LOW

Control position

What it is: This attribute shows where the controls are placed on the air purifier.

When it matters: It matters if control placement affects daily use.

Importance: LOW

top

Manufacturer warranty

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's manufacturer warranty.

When it matters: It matters if longer manufacturer coverage is important to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 years

Night mode

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has night mode.

When it matters: It matters if you want quieter overnight operation.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Handle

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a handle.

When it matters: It matters if you want easier carrying and repositioning.

Importance: LOW

Brand name

What it is: The company or brand that markets the air purifier.

When it matters: Useful when you prefer a particular product ecosystem, support network, or design approach.

Importance: LOW

Philips

N. of filtration stages

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's n. of filtration stages.

When it matters: It matters if you want a more layered filtration system.

Importance: MEDIUM

3 count

Wheels

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has wheels.

When it matters: It matters if you want easier movement around the room.

Importance: LOW

ECARF certification

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has ECARF certification.

When it matters: It matters if you care about allergy-focused certification.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Height

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's height.

When it matters: It matters if storage height is important in your space.

Importance: LOW

70.5 cm

% of bacteria eliminated

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's % of bacteria eliminated.

When it matters: It matters if stronger bacteria-reduction claims matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

99.97 %

Width

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's width.

When it matters: It matters if side-to-side fit is important in your space.

Importance: MEDIUM

30.6 cm

HEPA filter

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a HEPA filter.

When it matters: It matters if you specifically want HEPA filtration.

Importance: HIGH

yes

Depth

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's depth.

When it matters: It matters if front-to-back fit is important in your space.

Importance: MEDIUM

30.6 cm

Activated carbon filter

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has an activated carbon filter.

When it matters: It matters if odor reduction matters to you.

Importance: HIGH

yes

Weight

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's weight.

When it matters: It matters if you move or carry the purifier often.

Importance: MEDIUM

7.4 kg

Ionizer

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has an ionizer.

When it matters: It matters if you specifically want ionization support.

Importance: LOW

Power cord length

What it is: This attribute shows the air purifier's power cord length.

When it matters: It matters if you want more flexibility in outlet placement.

Importance: LOW

1.8 m

Washable prefilter

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a washable prefilter.

When it matters: It matters if easier filter maintenance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Device volume

What it is: This attribute shows the approximate external volume of the air purifier in cubic centimetres.

When it matters: It matters when comparing how much physical space different air purifiers occupy.

66,013.38 cm³

UV light

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has UV light.

When it matters: It matters if you specifically want UV-based air treatment.

Importance: LOW

Dirty filter indicator

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a dirty-filter indicator.

When it matters: It matters if you want a clear filter-maintenance reminder.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Heating function

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a heating function.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to double as a heater.

Importance: LOW

Fan function

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a fan function.

When it matters: It matters if you want the purifier to double as a fan.

Importance: LOW

Child lock

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier has a child lock.

When it matters: It matters if you want to prevent accidental setting changes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Wi‑Fi

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier supports Wi‑Fi.

When it matters: It matters if you want app-based remote control.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes

Voice control

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier supports voice control.

When it matters: It matters if you want voice-assistant control.

Importance: LOW

yes

App name

What it is: This attribute shows which app the air purifier uses.

When it matters: It matters if you want app-based control and monitoring.

Importance: LOW

Philips Air+

Suitable for mold

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier is suitable for reducing airborne mold spores.

When it matters: It matters if you want filtration that can reduce airborne mold spores; it does not remove mold from surfaces.

yes

Suitable for pet owners

What it is: This attribute shows whether the air purifier is suitable for homes with pets and airborne pet dander.

When it matters: It matters when you want filtration suitable for airborne pet dander; it does not remove pet hair from floors or upholstery.

yes

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips 4000i Series AC4236/10?

Excellent air purification performance with high CADR (610 m³/h) suitable for large rooms up to 158 m²
Extremely quiet operation in sleep/silent mode, making it ideal for night use in bedrooms
Provides noticeable relief for allergy and asthma sufferers by effectively filtering dust, pollen, and pet dander
Great build quality with a modern, aesthetically pleasing minimalist design
Real-time air quality tracking via an intuitive color-coded LED ring and numerical display
Smart companion app (Philips Air+) functionality for comprehensive remote monitoring and scheduling
Efficient automatic AI mode that scales up instantly when sensors detect poor air quality

What customers dislike about Philips 4000i Series AC4236/10?

High cost of genuine replacement filters (FY4440/30)
Significant noise level when running on maximum turbo mode
Air quality sensors can sometimes respond slowly or lag when detecting instant spikes in smoke or pollutants
The device is quite tall (over 70 cm) and lacks physical wheels, making it less convenient to move around despite being relatively lightweight
Occasional connectivity issues or lag experienced when pairing the device with the smartphone application

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