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Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Max. CADR:300 m³/hMaximum room area:78 m²Maximum noise level:50 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:3.78 kg

Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 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 AC1715/30
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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.
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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

▲Better than 77% of air purifiers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

▲Better than 77%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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 74% of models
Score components

50%

6.5

Performance

40%

8.6

Features

10%

6.7

Design

▲Better than 74%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1,659 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
▲Better than 66%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

50%

6.5

Performance

40%

8.6

Features

10%

6.7

Design

7.4
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1,659 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.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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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▲ Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 69.4% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.0
Power
27 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 27 W, which is lower than that of 69.6% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.1% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
300 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 300 m³/h, which is higher than that of 60.9% of air purifiers and the same as that of 2.5% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
78 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 78 m², which is larger than 69.5% of air purifiers and the same as 1.2% 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
50 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 50 dB at maximum speed, which is quieter than 63.4% of air purifiers and the same as 9.8% 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
yes
This air purifier supports continuous purification. This feature is present on 86.3% of air purifiers.
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
24 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >24 hours
This air purifier features a maximum timer of 24 hours, which is longer than that of 85.9% of air purifiers and the same as that of 14.1% 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
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Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 vs the average air purifier

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  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    This air purifier supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • 16 hours longer timer
    This air purifier offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (24 hours vs 8 hours).
    24 hours vs 8 hours
  • 29 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (78 m² vs 49 m²).
    78 m² vs 49 m²
  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This air purifier supports voice control; 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
  • 25% higher CADR
    This air purifier provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (300 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    300 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 6.8% better value for money
    Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 offers better value for money than the average air purifier (8.03 vs 7.5).
    8.03 vs 7.52
  • 13.8% more popular
    Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 is more popular than the average air purifier (7.59 vs 6.7).
    7.59 vs 6.67
  • 4.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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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    Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30
    the average air purifier
    Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.44 vs 8.048).
    8.44 vs 8.05
  • 29 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (78 m² vs 49 m²).
    78 m² vs 49 m²
  • 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
  • 25% higher CADR
    This air purifier provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (300 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    300 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 3 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (50 dB vs 53 dB).
    50 dB vs 53 dB
  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    This air purifier supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • 16 hours longer timer
    This air purifier offers a longer timer duration than the average air purifier (24 hours vs 8 hours).
    24 hours vs 8 hours
  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This air purifier supports voice control; the average air purifier does not.
  • 17.3% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (3.8 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    3.78 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 1.4 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (48.6 cm vs 50 cm).
    48.6 cm vs 50 cm
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 0.07 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    This air purifier achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.9 % vs 99.97 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.97 %
  • 10.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (27 W vs 37.5 W).
    27 W vs 37.5 W
  • 5.3 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (27.3 cm vs 22 cm).
    27.3 cm vs 22 cm
  • 35.7% more expensive
    Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 is more expensive than the average air purifier (£190 vs £140).
    £190 vs £140
  • 18% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (36221.1 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    36,221.094 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³
  • 35.7% more expensive
    Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 is more expensive than the average air purifier (£190 vs £140).
    £190 vs £140
  • 10.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (27 W vs 37.5 W).
    27 W vs 37.5 W
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 0.07 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    This air purifier achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.9 % vs 99.97 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.97 %
  • 5.3 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (27.3 cm vs 22 cm).
    27.3 cm vs 22 cm
  • 18% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (36221.1 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    36,221.094 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 1,659 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 AC1715/30

  • Extremely quiet operation when running in sleep mode (15 dB)
  • Highly effective at reducing airborne dust, pollen, pet dander, and allergy symptoms
  • Rapid room purification with a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 300 m³/h
  • Real-time air quality tracking via the responsive on-device color ring and numerical display
  • Low power consumption (maximum 27W), making it highly energy-efficient for continuous daily use
  • Compact, modern, and aesthetically pleasing 360-degree cylindrical design
  • Includes useful smart home integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Home

What we don't like about Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30

  • The official Air+ smartphone app can be laggy, difficult to connect to Wi-Fi initially, and requests an excessive amount of personal data
  • The 3-in-1 replacement filters are quite expensive and must be completely replaced annually
  • Limited manual fan speed options, featuring a massive jump in noise and power between the medium setting and turbo mode
  • The physical unit can feel a bit chunky, bulky, and top-heavy to manually carry between different rooms
  • The device does not include an air agitation mechanism, meaning it primarily draws in air from its immediate vicinity

Verdict

The Philips 1000i Series AC1715/30 is a compact, 4.1 kg air purifier that delivers a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 300 m³/h, efficiently purifying spaces up to 78 m² and cleaning a 20 m² room in under 10 minutes. Its key characteristics include a 3-layer filtration system consisting of a pre-filter, active carbon filter, and a NanoProtect HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.003 microns, alongside an intelligent AeraSense sensor that monitors air quality 1,000 times per second. Main pros include a highly energy-efficient 27W maximum power consumption, whisper-quiet operation hitting a minimum of 15 dB in sleep mode, and convenient smart control via the Air+ app, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home. However, minor cons include a tendency for the app to occasionally lag or experience sporadic Wi-Fi connection drops during setup, alongside relatively high costs for the FY1700/30 replacement filters.

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