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Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Max. CADR:270 m³/hMaximum room area:70 m²Maximum noise level:46 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:8.48 kg

Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer 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 AMF870/15 Air Performer
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 75% of air purifiers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

50%

6.3

Performance

40%

9.4

Features

10%

4.6

Design

â–²Better than 75%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 57%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer

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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

50%

6.3

Performance

40%

9.4

Features

10%

4.6

Design

7.4
User score
User score
8.2/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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 73% of models
Popularity:
Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 72.7% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.2
Power
40 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 40 W, which is higher than that of 51.4% of air purifiers and the same as that of 7.2% 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
70 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 70 m², which is larger than 64.4% of air purifiers and the same as 1.7% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
10
Market range: <3 – >5
This air purifier offers 10 fan speeds, which is more than 93.3% of air purifiers and the same as 4.5% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
46 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 46 dB at maximum speed, which is quieter than 85.4% 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
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
8 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >24 hours
This air purifier features a maximum timer of 8 hours, which is longer than that of 5.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 57.8% of air purifiers.
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Color
grey
Material
plastic
Display
yes
This air purifier has a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
front
Control type
touch, remote, app, voice
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Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer vs the average air purifier

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  • 7 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (10 vs 3).
    10 vs 3
  • Supports Wi‑Fi
    This air purifier supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
  • 7 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (46 dB vs 53 dB).
    46 dB vs 53 dB
  • Has ECARF certification
    This air purifier has ECARF certification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a fan function
    This air purifier has a fan function; 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.
  • Has a heating function
    This air purifier has a heating function; the average air purifier does not.
  • 16.1% more popular
    Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer is more popular than the average air purifier (7.74 vs 6.7).
    7.74 vs 6.67
  • 1.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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 AMF870/15 Air Performer
    the average air purifier
    Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.18 vs 8.048).
    8.18 vs 8.05
  • 7 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (10 vs 3).
    10 vs 3
  • 7 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (46 dB vs 53 dB).
    46 dB vs 53 dB
  • 21 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (70 m² vs 49 m²).
    70 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
  • 2.5 W higher power
    This air purifier has a higher power output than the average air purifier (40 W vs 37.5 W).
    40 W vs 37.5 W
  • 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 fan function
    This air purifier has a fan function; 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.
  • Has a heating function
    This air purifier has a heating function; the average air purifier does not.
  • Supports delayed start
    This air purifier supports delayed start; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • 85.6% higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (8.5 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    8.48 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10.5 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (32.5 cm vs 22 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 22 cm
  • 56 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (106 cm vs 50 cm).
    106 cm vs 50 cm
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer is more expensive than the average air purifier (£440 vs £140).
    £440 vs £140
  • 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
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (7.25 vs 7.5).
    7.25 vs 7.52
  • 3.65x larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (111962.5 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    111,962.5 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer is more expensive than the average air purifier (£440 vs £140).
    £440 vs £140
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (7.25 vs 7.5).
    7.25 vs 7.52
  • 85.6% higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (8.5 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    8.48 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10.5 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (32.5 cm vs 22 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 22 cm
  • 56 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (106 cm vs 50 cm).
    106 cm vs 50 cm
  • 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
  • 3.65x larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (111962.5 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    111,962.5 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer

  • Serves as an effective 3-in-1 device that combines powerful heating, cooling fan, and air purification in a single unit.
  • Highly efficient at capturing pet hair, dander, and other indoor allergens, significantly improving overall air quality.
  • Handy built-in sensors that accurately monitor and adapt performance based on ambient temperature, humidity, and air quality.
  • Quieter operation compared to similar 3-in-1 models like previous generation Dyson devices, particularly when used in sleep mode.
  • Features a robust activated charcoal filter and long-lasting filters that do not require frequent replacements.

What we don't like about Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer

  • The airflow can feel uncomfortably strong for some users over extended continuous use.
  • High power consumption when actively running in heating mode.
  • The temperature sensor and temperature controls can occasionally be inaccurate or limited.
  • Not a direct or powerful replacement for a dedicated air conditioning unit.
  • Premium pricing point for the initial purchase.

Verdict

The Philips AMF870/15 Air Performer is a premium 3-in-1 bladeless air purifier, fan, and heater designed to thoroughly clean large rooms up to 70 m². Key technical specifications include a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 270 m³/h, a multi-stage NanoProtect HEPA filtration system with an activated carbon filter that captures 99.97% of ultra-fine particles down to 0.003 microns, and an adjustable airflow rotation of up to 350°. Main advantages include its quick 3-second PTC ceramic heating technology (targeting 1–37 °C), energy-efficient 40W power consumption in purification mode, ultra-quiet 19 dB(A) sleep mode, and intelligent AI-driven AeraSense sensors that track PM2.5, gases, and allergens via the Air+ app. However, notable drawbacks include a motorized rear flap that generates extra noise during direct air circulation, built-in temperature sensors that can overstate the actual room climate by 1 to 1.5 °C, and an automated mode that sometimes struggles to adapt actively outside of medium baseline operation ranges.

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