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Philips 929003132401 UVC Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Max. CADR:?Maximum room area:25 m²Maximum noise level:?HEPA filter:yesWeight:3.8 kg

Philips 929003132401 UVC 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 929003132401 UVC
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of air purifiers
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

50%

6.1

Performance

40%

5.5

Features

10%

7.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 73%
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on 26 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.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Philips 929003132401 UVC

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

50%

6.1

Performance

40%

5.5

Features

10%

7.6

Design

6.0
User score
User score
6.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on 26 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.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Popularity:
Philips 929003132401 UVC has a popularity score of 4.2 points, which is lower than 78.7% of products in this category.
4.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.8
Power
35 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 35 W, which is lower than that of 53% of air purifiers and the same as that of 2.8% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
?
Maximum room area
25 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 25 m², which is smaller than 82.8% of air purifiers and the same as 1.7% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
?
Maximum noise level
?
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Air quality indicator
no
This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator. This feature is present on 65.4% of air purifiers.
Continuous purification
no
This air purifier does not support continuous purification. This feature is present on 86.3% of air purifiers.
Auto mode
no
This air purifier does not have 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
4 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >24 hours
This air purifier features a maximum timer of 4 hours, which is shorter than that of 96.1% of air purifiers and the same as that of 2.3% of air purifiers.
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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
buttons
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Philips 929003132401 UVC vs the average air purifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • Has UV light
    This air purifier has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • 7.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (20 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    20 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 16.8% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (3.8 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    3.8 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 50 cm).
    40 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (20 cm vs 22 cm).
    20 cm vs 22 cm
  • Has UV light
    This air purifier has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • 7.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (20 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    20 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 16.8% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (3.8 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    3.8 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 50 cm).
    40 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (20 cm vs 22 cm).
    20 cm vs 22 cm
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No auto mode
    This air purifier does not have auto mode; the average air purifier does.
  • 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 %).
    The claim refers to UV-C deactivation of airborne bacteria.
    99 % vs 99.97 %
  • 24 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (25 m² vs 49 m²).
    25 m² vs 49 m²
  • No dirty-filter indicator
    This air purifier does not have a dirty-filter indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No continuous purification
    This air purifier does not support continuous purification; the average air purifier does.
  • 33.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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
    Philips 929003132401 UVC
    the average air purifier
    Philips 929003132401 UVC has a lower user score than the average air purifier (6.01 vs 8.048).
    6.01 vs 8.05
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Philips 929003132401 UVC offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (6.84 vs 7.5).
    6.84 vs 7.52
  • 59.9% less popular
    Philips 929003132401 UVC is less popular than the average air purifier (4.17 vs 6.7).
    4.17 vs 6.67
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Philips 929003132401 UVC is more expensive than the average air purifier (£220 vs £140).
    £220 vs £140
  • 24 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (25 m² vs 49 m²).
    25 m² vs 49 m²
  • 2.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (35 W vs 37.5 W).
    35 W vs 37.5 W
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No auto mode
    This air purifier does not have auto mode; the average air purifier does.
  • 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 %).
    The claim refers to UV-C deactivation of airborne bacteria.
    99 % vs 99.97 %
  • No dirty-filter indicator
    This air purifier does not have a dirty-filter indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No continuous purification
    This air purifier does not support continuous purification; the average air purifier does.
  • 4 hours shorter timer
    This air purifier offers a shorter timer duration than the average air purifier (4 hours vs 8 hours).
    4 hours vs 8 hours
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 47.9% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (16000 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    16,000 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

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Third-party reviews

Based on 26 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Philips 929003132401 UVC

  • Equipped with advanced HEPA NanoProtect and active carbon filters to trap ultra-fine pollutants, allergens, and odors
  • Features a highly responsive air quality sensor that scales up fan speed immediately when impurities are detected
  • Noticeably alleviates asthma and respiratory allergy symptoms for a healthier indoor environment
  • Operates with very quiet performance at lower fan speeds and features a dedicated sleep mode for night use
  • Provides real-time air quality tracking through a straightforward display panel and visual color-coded LED feedback
  • Designed for minimal power consumption and great energy efficiency during prolonged 24/7 operation

What we don't like about Philips 929003132401 UVC

  • Running the unit on Turbo mode creates loud fan noise that can be disruptive for everyday conversation or sleeping
  • Uses a bonded filter design which forces users to replace the entire filter even if only the carbon layer is depleted
  • The integrated pre-filter is attached directly to the main filter, making routine dust cleaning more difficult
  • Requires regular maintenance and periodic manual cleaning of the built-in particle sensor to prevent inaccurate AQI readings
  • The official suggested filter replacement interval might feel too long for heavily polluted environments

Verdict

The Philips 929003132401 is a portable 35W UV-C air purifier designed to disinfect indoor spaces by circulating air through a completely enclosed light chamber. Its main characteristics include an easy-to-use touch interface, a built-in sleep mode, a lightweight 3.82-kilogram white frame, and a specialized filterless UV-C system that safely inactivates 99% of airborne viruses and bacteria within a few hours. Key pros are its family-safe design that permits operation around humans, plants, and pets without chemical residues, alongside its quiet performance. However, notable cons include its limitation to germicidal disinfection rather than removing physical particulates like dust or pollen, and its lack of advanced smart features like a digital display or remote control.

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