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Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Max. CADR:270 m³/hMaximum room area:63 m²Maximum noise level:62 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:5.3 kg

Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 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.

Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Purifiers category.
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â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 53% of air purifiers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

50%

4.9

Performance

40%

9.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 51%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 501 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 55%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

50%

4.9

Performance

40%

9.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

6.7
User score
User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 501 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 54.1% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.8
Power
30 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 30 W, which is lower than that of 63% of air purifiers and the same as that of 5% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
270 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 270 m³/h, which is higher than that of 56.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.9% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
63 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 63 m², which is larger than 63.2% 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
62 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 62 dB at maximum speed, which is louder than 90.2% of air purifiers and the same as 1.2% 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
12 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >24 hours
This air purifier features a maximum timer of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 67.2% of air purifiers and the same as that of 17.2% of air purifiers.
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Color
white
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, app
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Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 vs the average air purifier

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  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    This air purifier supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a child lock
    This air purifier has a child lock; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This air purifier supports voice control; 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
  • 14 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (63 m² vs 49 m²).
    63 m² vs 49 m²
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
    Uses a recessed rear carrying grip.
  • 4 hours longer timer
    This air purifier offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (12 hours vs 8 hours).
    12 hours vs 8 hours
  • 3.2% better value for money
    Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 offers better value for money than the average air purifier (7.76 vs 7.5).
    7.76 vs 7.52
  • 0.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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
    Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60
    the average air purifier
    Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.11 vs 8.048).
    8.11 vs 8.05
  • 4.7% more popular
    Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 is more popular than the average air purifier (6.98 vs 6.7).
    6.98 vs 6.67
  • 1 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 14 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (63 m² vs 49 m²).
    63 m² vs 49 m²
  • 12.5% higher CADR
    This air purifier provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (270 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    270 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    This air purifier supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a child lock
    This air purifier has a child lock; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This air purifier supports voice control; the average air purifier does not.
  • 4 hours longer timer
    This air purifier offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (12 hours vs 8 hours).
    12 hours vs 8 hours
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
    Uses a recessed rear carrying grip.
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (21 cm vs 22 cm).
    21 cm vs 22 cm
  • 9 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (62 dB vs 53 dB).
    62 dB vs 53 dB
  • 7.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (30 W vs 37.5 W).
    30 W vs 37.5 W
  • 5.2 cm wider width
    This air purifier is wider than the average air purifier (32.5 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 16% higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (5.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    5.3 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 4.3 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (54.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    54.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 20.7% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (37059.8 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    37,059.75 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³
  • 7.1% more expensive
    Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 is more expensive than the average air purifier (£150 vs £140).
    £150 vs £140
  • 7.1% more expensive
    Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 is more expensive than the average air purifier (£150 vs £140).
    £150 vs £140
  • 9 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (62 dB vs 53 dB).
    62 dB vs 53 dB
  • 7.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (30 W vs 37.5 W).
    30 W vs 37.5 W
  • 5.2 cm wider width
    This air purifier is wider than the average air purifier (32.5 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 16% higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (5.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    5.3 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 4.3 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (54.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    54.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 20.7% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (37059.8 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    37,059.75 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

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Summary of the review
Philips Series 1000i Air Purifier Review

Third-party reviews

Based on 501 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60

  • Cleans indoor air quickly and effectively
  • Noticeably reduces or eliminates allergy and asthma symptoms
  • Quickly removes household odors, including smoke and cooking smells
  • Extremely quiet operation on the lowest fan and night/sleep settings
  • Clear real-time numerical and color-coded air quality display
  • Convenient remote monitoring and control via the companion mobile app

What we don't like about Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60

  • Turbo fan mode is noticeably noisy and loud
  • Higher initial purchase price point compared to some competitors
  • Replacement filters are expensive and need periodic changing
  • The unit is relatively bulky and takes up significant floor space
  • The mobile app can sometimes be slow to pair or reconnect to the device

Verdict

The Philips 1000i Series AC1214/60 is a smart air purifier designed for small to medium rooms up to 63 m², featuring a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 270 m³/h and a 3-layer filtration system consisting of a pre-filter, Active Carbon filter, and a NanoProtect HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of ultra-fine particles as small as 0.003 microns. Main pros include real-time air quality feedback via a color-coded LED ring, Wi-Fi connectivity for remote tracking through the companion app, an energy-efficient maximum power consumption of 30W, and an ultra-quiet Sleep Mode operating at a minimum noise level of 32 dB. On the downside, the unit can be quite loud when pushed to its maximum capacity, reaching up to 60 dB in Turbo Mode, and lacks a comprehensive, precise numerical readout for specific PM2.5 particle levels on its physical interface.

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