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Silentnight 38060 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Max. CADR:60 m³/hMaximum room area:8 m²Maximum noise level:52 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:2 kg

Silentnight 38060 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.

Silentnight 38060
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of air purifiers
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components

50%

2.3

Performance

40%

7.0

Features

10%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 99%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 8,644 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.
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Technical Specifications of air purifier Silentnight 38060

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

50%

2.3

Performance

40%

7.0

Features

10%

7.3

Design

4.7
User score
User score
8.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 8,644 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.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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 87% of models
Popularity:
Silentnight 38060 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 87.4% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Power
22 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 22 W, which is lower than that of 77.9% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.1% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
60 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 60 m³/h, which is lower than that of 96.3% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
8 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 8 m², which is smaller than 99.4% 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
52 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 52 dB at maximum speed, which is quieter than 51.2% of air purifiers and the same as 7.3% of air purifiers.
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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
yes
This air purifier supports 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
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
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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Silentnight 38060 vs the average air purifier

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  • Has an ionizer
    This air purifier has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
  • 56.2% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (2 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    2 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (17 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    17 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 6 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (16 cm vs 22 cm).
    16 cm vs 22 cm
  • 22 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (28 cm vs 50 cm).
    28 cm vs 50 cm
  • 3.11x cheaper
    Silentnight 38060 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£45 vs £140).
    £45 vs £140
  • 10.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    Silentnight 38060
    the average air purifier
    Silentnight 38060 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.88 vs 8.048).
    8.88 vs 8.05
  • 36% more popular
    Silentnight 38060 is more popular than the average air purifier (9.07 vs 6.7).
    9.07 vs 6.67
  • 3.11x cheaper
    Silentnight 38060 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£45 vs £140).
    £45 vs £140
  • 10.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Silentnight 38060
    the average air purifier
    Silentnight 38060 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.88 vs 8.048).
    8.88 vs 8.05
  • 36% more popular
    Silentnight 38060 is more popular than the average air purifier (9.07 vs 6.7).
    9.07 vs 6.67
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (52 dB vs 53 dB).
    52 dB vs 53 dB
  • Has an ionizer
    This air purifier has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
  • 56.2% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (2 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    2 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (17 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    17 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 6 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (16 cm vs 22 cm).
    16 cm vs 22 cm
  • 22 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (28 cm vs 50 cm).
    28 cm vs 50 cm
  • 75% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (60 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    60 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 41 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (8 m² vs 49 m²).
    8 m² vs 49 m²
  • 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.
  • 0.67 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    This air purifier achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.3 % vs 99.97 %).
    99.3 % vs 99.97 %
  • 15.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (22 W vs 37.5 W).
    22 W vs 37.5 W
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 1.3 m shorter power cord
    This air purifier features a shorter power cord than the average air purifier (0.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    0.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    Silentnight 38060 offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (6.86 vs 7.5).
    6.86 vs 7.52
  • 75% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (60 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    60 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 41 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (8 m² vs 49 m²).
    8 m² vs 49 m²
  • 15.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (22 W vs 37.5 W).
    22 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.
  • 0.67 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    This air purifier achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.3 % vs 99.97 %).
    99.3 % vs 99.97 %
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 1.3 m shorter power cord
    This air purifier features a shorter power cord than the average air purifier (0.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    0.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 75.2% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (7616 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    7,616 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

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Third-party reviews

Based on 8,644 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Silentnight 38060

  • Effectively alleviates hay fever, asthma, and general allergy symptoms
  • Noticeably removes dust, smoke particles, and household odors
  • Features a dedicated sleep mode that functions well as white noise
  • Equipped with an independent ionizer feature to enhance fresh airflow
  • Compact and lightweight footprint ideal for bedrooms or smaller kitchens

What we don't like about Silentnight 38060

  • Can be somewhat loud or power-hungry when continuously operated on the highest fan setting
  • Lacks advanced smart features, such as air quality sensors, automatic speed adjustments, or app connectivity
  • Requires complete filter replacements every 6 months to maintain maximum efficiency
  • The built-in ionizer option produces negative ions, which some users prefer to avoid due to potential minor ozone concerns
  • Not powerful enough to efficiently cycle the air in large living rooms or open-concept spaces

Verdict

The Silentnight 38060 is a compact 28W corded-electric air purifier utilizing a multi-stage filtration system that combines a True HEPA filter, an activated carbon filter, and an independent negative ioniser to remove up to 99.97% of airborne allergens, dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, and household odours down to 0.3 microns. Its main advantages include a convenient touchpad interface, 75-degree oscillation for enhanced air circulation, a versatile timer with four settings (1, 2, 4, or 8 hours) featuring automatic 24-hour shutdown, and three distinct fan speeds—including a quiet sleep mode operating at 52 dB(A) to ensure undisturbed rest. However, its primary drawbacks are its very limited coverage area, which is suitable only for tiny spaces or small bedrooms up to 6–8 square metres, and the need for regular maintenance, requiring manual filter replacement every six months.

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