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Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max. CADR:190 m³/hMaximum room area:49 m²Maximum noise level:61 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:2.4 kg

Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 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 800 Series AC0820/30
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of air purifiers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 80%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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 90% of models
Score components

50%

4.0

Performance

40%

6.5

Features

10%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 90%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 84%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Philips 800 Series AC0820/30

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

50%

4.0

Performance

40%

6.5

Features

10%

6.7

Design

5.3
User score
User score
8.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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 80% of models
Popularity:
Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 80.3% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.1
Power
20 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 20 W, which is lower than that of 79.6% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.7% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
190 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 190 m³/h, which is lower than that of 66.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.9% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
49 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 49 m², which is larger than 47.7% of air purifiers and the same as 2.3% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
3
Market range: <3 – >5
This air purifier offers 3 fan speeds, which is more than 6.7% of air purifiers and the same as 48.6% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
61 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 61 dB at maximum speed, which is louder than 84.2% of air purifiers and the same as 4.9% 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
no
This air purifier does not have a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
N/A
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Color
white
Material
plastic
Display
no
This air purifier does not have a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
N/A
Control type
touch
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Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 vs the average air purifier

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  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports 360° purification
    This air purifier supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 47.5% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (2.4 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    2.4 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 13.3 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (36.7 cm vs 50 cm).
    36.7 cm vs 50 cm
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 800 Series AC0820/30
    the average air purifier
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.79 vs 8.048).
    8.79 vs 8.05
  • 24.6% more popular
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 is more popular than the average air purifier (8.31 vs 6.7).
    8.31 vs 6.67
  • 2.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (25 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    25 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£130 vs £140).
    £130 vs £140
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30
    the average air purifier
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.79 vs 8.048).
    8.79 vs 8.05
  • 24.6% more popular
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 is more popular than the average air purifier (8.31 vs 6.7).
    8.31 vs 6.67
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£130 vs £140).
    £130 vs £140
  • Supports 360° purification
    This air purifier supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 47.5% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (2.4 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    2.4 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 13.3 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (36.7 cm vs 50 cm).
    36.7 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (25 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    25 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • No activated carbon filter
    This air purifier does not have an activated carbon filter; the average air purifier does.
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 0.97 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    This air purifier achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99 % vs 99.97 %).
    99 % vs 99.97 %
  • 8 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (61 dB vs 53 dB).
    61 dB vs 53 dB
  • 17.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (20 W vs 37.5 W).
    20 W vs 37.5 W
  • 20.8% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (190 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    190 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • No timer
    This air purifier does not have a timer; the average air purifier does.
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 6% worse value for money
    Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (7.09 vs 7.5).
    7.09 vs 7.52
  • 8 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (61 dB vs 53 dB).
    61 dB vs 53 dB
  • 17.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (20 W vs 37.5 W).
    20 W vs 37.5 W
  • 20.8% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (190 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    190 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • No activated carbon filter
    This air purifier does not have an activated carbon filter; the average air purifier does.
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 0.97 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    This air purifier achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99 % vs 99.97 %).
    99 % vs 99.97 %
  • No timer
    This air purifier does not have a timer; the average air purifier does.
  • 1 fewer filtration stages
    This air purifier features fewer filtration stages than the average air purifier (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 3 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (25 cm vs 22 cm).
    25 cm vs 22 cm
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This air purifier features a shorter power cord than the average air purifier (1.6 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.8 m
  • 25.3% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (22937.5 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    22,937.5 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

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Summary of the review
Philips Series 800 Air Purifier Review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Philips 800 Series AC0820/30

  • Compact and attractive space-saving design with a robust build quality
  • Extremely quiet Sleep/Night mode (as low as 19 dB), making it ideal for bedrooms and nurseries
  • Intelligent auto-mode that uses a professional-grade sensor to scan the air and automatically adjust speed
  • Highly effective at removing odours (like cooking smells), pet dander, pollen, and ultra-fine particles
  • Simple, intuitive one-button operation with clear colour-coded LED air quality feedback
  • Energy efficient, using only around 20W of power

What we don't like about Philips 800 Series AC0820/30

  • Can be quite loud when running on the highest Turbo mode
  • Lacks advanced smart/Wi-Fi connectivity for app control
  • Coverage can feel limited if doors are left open, as it requires a closed space for optimal performance

Verdict

The Philips 800 Series AC0820/30 is a compact, 2.3 kg air purifier designed for small rooms up to 49 m², operating on 22W of power with a 1.6 m power cord. It features a NanoProtect HEPA filter that captures 99.5% of ultra-fine particles as small as 0.003 microns, delivering a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 190 m³/h. Key advantages include an intelligent auto-purification mode driven by a PM2.5 sensor, a real-time 4-colour air quality light ring, and a whisper-quiet sleep setting that drops noise levels down to 19 dB while dimming the display lights. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a carbon element in the standard filter for advanced gas and odour removal, the absence of smart app control or a built-in timer, and a loud 61 dB noise level when operating on its maximum turbo mode.

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