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  • Avg. price: ~£130
  • Max. CADR: 510 m³/h
  • Maximum room area: 36 m²
  • Maximum noise level: 61 dB
  • HEPA filter: yes
  • Weight: 4.3 kg

Whirlpool AP330W review. Compare 46 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Purifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

5.1

User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

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 components:

50.0%

6.0

Performance

40.0%

8.1

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

Good
5.1

User score

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 components:

70.0%

6.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(17)
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2.4
(6)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 5.4
    Bedroom use

    Score components:

    35.0%

    2.0

    Maximum noise level

    30.0%

    10

    Night mode

    20.0%

    3.0

    Maximum room area

    15.0%

    7.1

    Weight

  • 8.2
    Allergy relief

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Max. CADR

    30.0%

    10

    HEPA filter

    20.0%

    5.5

    Number of filtration stages

    15.0%

    4.0

    Washable prefilter

  • 9.1
    Smoke removal

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Activated carbon filter

    30.0%

    10

    Max. CADR

    20.0%

    5.5

    Number of filtration stages

    15.0%

    10

    Air quality indicator

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Verdict

The Whirlpool AP330W is a compact, 4.3 kg air purifier designed for rooms up to 36 square metres, featuring an airflow rate of 270 m³/h and a CADR of 300 m³/h for bacteria and virus reduction. Its primary characteristics include a three-in-one True HEPA and active carbon filtration system, integrated UV light technology that eliminates 99.9% of flu viruses, three fan speeds, and an advanced PM 2.5 sensor with a three-colour LED air quality indicator. Main advantages include its whisper-quiet operation running as low as 31 dB(A) in night mode, an automatic fan adjustment mode, energy-efficient performance, and a user-friendly touch interface. However, notable drawbacks include a maximum noise level of 61 dB(A) at high speed and the omission of an official replacement part number in the documentation, which complicates tracking down original manufacturer filters.

Technical Specifications of air purifier Whirlpool AP330W

Technical Score

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 components:

50.0%

6.0

Performance

40.0%

8.1

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

6.9
Whirlpool AP330W has a technical score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 62.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

6.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(17)
amazon
2.4
(6)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

5.1
Whirlpool AP330W has a user score of 5.13 points, which is lower than 100% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
2.1
Whirlpool AP330W has a popularity of 2.1 points, which is lower than 80.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.5
Whirlpool AP330W has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 49.2% of products in this category.
Power
What it is: The electrical power consumption of the air purifier during operation, measured in watts (W).
When it matters: Helpful for estimating long-term electricity costs, particularly when running the unit continuously day and night.

Importance: HIGH

33 W
Whirlpool AP330W has a power output of 33 W, which is lower than that of 57.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 3.9% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
What it is: The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), measuring the volume of purified air delivered per hour in cubic metres.
When it matters: Crucial for determining how rapidly the purifier circulates and cleans room air, especially for severe allergies or larger spaces.

Importance: HIGH

510 m³/h
Whirlpool AP330W delivers a CADR of 510 m³/h, which is higher than that of 88.8% of air purifiers and the same as that of 0.6% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
What it is: The maximum recommended floor area (in square metres) that the air purifier can effectively treat.
When it matters: Essential for matching the purifier's airflow capacity to your room size so all air is filtered thoroughly.

Importance: HIGH

36 m²
Whirlpool AP330W covers up to 36 m², which is smaller than 72.4% of air purifiers and the same as 1.2% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
What it is: The number of manual airflow speed levels available to choose on the air purifier.
When it matters: Provides flexible control between whisper-quiet low speeds for sleeping and powerful high speeds for fast room clearing.

Importance: MEDIUM

3
Whirlpool AP330W 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
What it is: The sound level emitted by the air purifier when running at its highest fan speed, measured in decibels (dB).
When it matters: Important if you plan to use the purifier in bedrooms, nurseries, or home offices where loud fan noise causes disturbance.

Importance: HIGH

61 dB
Whirlpool AP330W 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
What it is: An optical or laser sensor system displaying real-time indoor pollution levels via color rings or numerical values.
When it matters: Provides immediate visual feedback on air cleanliness and confirms that the purifier is working effectively.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Whirlpool AP330W has an air-quality indicator. This feature is present on 65.4% of air purifiers.
Continuous purification
What it is: Engineered motor and filter architecture designed for safe, uninterrupted 24/7 operation without thermal degradation.
When it matters: Essential for maintaining permanently low allergen and dust concentrations in polluted urban areas or high-pollen seasons.

Importance: LOW

yes
Whirlpool AP330W supports continuous purification. This feature is present on 86.3% of air purifiers.
Auto mode
What it is: An intelligent operating mode that automatically increases or decreases fan speed based on live sensor pollution readings.
When it matters: Maximizes convenience and saves electricity by running quietly on low speed and ramping up only when pollution is detected.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Whirlpool AP330W has auto mode. This feature is present on 67% of air purifiers.
Timer
What it is: A programmable shut-off countdown timer that turns off the air purifier automatically after a set number of hours.
When it matters: Convenient for running the unit for a specific duration before leaving home or going to bed without wasting electricity.

Importance: LOW

yes
Whirlpool AP330W has a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
What it is: The longest selectable countdown duration available on the air purifier's timer, expressed in hours.
When it matters: Relevant if you prefer setting extended automated operating cycles, such as a full 8-hour workday or 12-hour overnight window.

Importance: LOW

8 hours
Whirlpool AP330W 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
What it is: The primary exterior color and aesthetic finish of the air purifier housing.
When it matters: Important for ensuring the appliance blends harmoniously into your room decor and furniture style.

Importance: LOW

white
Material
What it is: The primary manufacturing material used for the outer casing, such as ABS plastic, polycarbonate, or aluminum.
When it matters: Influences structural rigidity, scratch resistance, premium appearance, and ease of wiping clean.

Importance: LOW

plastic, metal
Display
What it is: An integrated digital screen showing active fan speed, particulate pollution numbers, filter health, and active timers.
When it matters: Enables quick visual checks of air metrics and purifier settings directly on the device without picking up your phone.

Importance: LOW

yes
Whirlpool AP330W has a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
What it is: The physical placement of the display screen on the body of the air purifier (e.g., top panel or front facade).
When it matters: Affects viewing convenience: top displays are easiest to read while standing, while front displays are visible from across the room.

Importance: LOW

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Control type
What it is: The user interface mechanism for operating the device, such as capacitive touch keys, push buttons, or rotary dials.
When it matters: Determines tactile responsiveness, ease of operation in dark rooms, and durability over years of regular use.

Importance: LOW

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Whirlpool AP330W vs the average air purifier

  • 2.13x higher CADR
    Whirlpool AP330W provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (510 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    What it is: The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), measuring the volume of purified air delivered per hour in cubic metres.
    When it matters: Crucial for determining how rapidly the purifier circulates and cleans room air, especially for severe allergies or larger spaces.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool AP330W provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (510 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).510 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • Supports 360° purification
    Whirlpool AP330W supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
    What it is: A cylindrical or multi-directional intake design that draws in polluted room air from all surrounding angles.
    When it matters: Improves airflow circulation and offers versatile room placement without needing to position the intake toward open space.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Whirlpool AP330W supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has UV light
    Whirlpool AP330W has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
    What it is: An internal ultraviolet (UV-C) light chamber designed to neutralize airborne mold spores, bacteria, and viruses passing through.
    When it matters: Valuable for environments requiring extra germicidal disinfection, complementing physical particulate filters with light sanitization.

    Importance: LOW

    Whirlpool AP330W has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
  • 2.8 cm narrower width
    Whirlpool AP330W is narrower than the average air purifier (24.5 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    What it is: The horizontal width across the front of the air purifier, measured in centimetres (cm).
    When it matters: Essential for confirming the unit fits neatly between furniture, in tight corners, or on compact bedside tables.

    Importance: LOW

    Whirlpool AP330W is narrower than the average air purifier (24.5 cm vs 27.3 cm).24.5 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 5.9% lower weight
    Whirlpool AP330W is lighter than the average air purifier (4.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    What it is: The total physical net weight of the air purifier without packaging, measured in kilograms (kg).
    When it matters: Important if you frequently carry the purifier between rooms, to different floors, or place it on furniture.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Whirlpool AP330W is lighter than the average air purifier (4.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).4.3 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Whirlpool AP330W is cheaper than the average air purifier (£130 vs £140).
    Whirlpool AP330W is cheaper than the average air purifier (£130 vs £140).£130 vs £140
  • 2.13x higher CADR
    Whirlpool AP330W provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (510 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
  • Supports 360° purification
    Whirlpool AP330W supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has UV light
    Whirlpool AP330W has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
  • 2.8 cm narrower width
    Whirlpool AP330W is narrower than the average air purifier (24.5 cm vs 27.3 cm).
  • 5.9% lower weight
    Whirlpool AP330W is lighter than the average air purifier (4.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).

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Overall
Performance
Features
Design
  • 8 dB higher maximum noise level
    Whirlpool AP330W runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (61 dB vs 53 dB).
  • 13 m² smaller room area
    Whirlpool AP330W covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (36 m² vs 49 m²).
  • 4.5 W lower power
    Whirlpool AP330W has a lower power output than the average air purifier (33 W vs 37.5 W).
  • No washable prefilter
    Whirlpool AP330W does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 0.07 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    Whirlpool AP330W achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.9% vs 99.97%).
  • 2.5 cm greater depth
    Whirlpool AP330W is deeper than the average air purifier (24.5 cm vs 22 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Whirlpool AP330W is taller than the average air purifier (53 cm vs 50 cm).
  • 556.22 cm³ larger external volume
    Whirlpool AP330W has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (31813.3 cm³ vs 31257.025 cm³).
  • No washable prefilter
    Whirlpool AP330W does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
    What it is: A reusable outer mesh screen that traps hair, pet fur, and coarse dust, and can be rinsed clean under running water.
    When it matters: Substantially extends the lifespan of expensive inner HEPA and carbon filters by stopping large debris from clogging them.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Whirlpool AP330W does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 8 dB higher maximum noise level
    Whirlpool AP330W runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (61 dB vs 53 dB).
    What it is: The sound level emitted by the air purifier when running at its highest fan speed, measured in decibels (dB).
    When it matters: Important if you plan to use the purifier in bedrooms, nurseries, or home offices where loud fan noise causes disturbance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool AP330W runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (61 dB vs 53 dB).61 dB vs 53 dB
  • 13 m² smaller room area
    Whirlpool AP330W covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (36 m² vs 49 m²).
    What it is: The maximum recommended floor area (in square metres) that the air purifier can effectively treat.
    When it matters: Essential for matching the purifier's airflow capacity to your room size so all air is filtered thoroughly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool AP330W covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (36 m² vs 49 m²).36 m² vs 49 m²
  • 0.07 % percentage points lower bacteria elimination
    Whirlpool AP330W achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.9% vs 99.97%).
    What it is: The certified laboratory efficiency percentage demonstrating the purifier's ability to eliminate airborne bacteria and microbes.
    When it matters: Reassuring for hygiene-focused households, medical offices, or homes with infants where airborne pathogen reduction is a priority.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Whirlpool AP330W achieves lower certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (99.9% vs 99.97%).99.9 % vs 99.97 %
  • 4.5 W lower power
    Whirlpool AP330W has a lower power output than the average air purifier (33 W vs 37.5 W).
    What it is: The electrical power consumption of the air purifier during operation, measured in watts (W).
    When it matters: Helpful for estimating long-term electricity costs, particularly when running the unit continuously day and night.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool AP330W has a lower power output than the average air purifier (33 W vs 37.5 W).33 W vs 37.5 W
  • 2.5 cm greater depth
    Whirlpool AP330W is deeper than the average air purifier (24.5 cm vs 22 cm).
    What it is: The front-to-back depth measurement of the air purifier, in centimetres (cm).
    When it matters: Determines how far the purifier protrudes outward into walkways or away from walls.

    Importance: LOW

    Whirlpool AP330W is deeper than the average air purifier (24.5 cm vs 22 cm).24.5 cm vs 22 cm
  • 56% lower user score
    Whirlpool AP330W has a lower user score than the average air purifier (5.13 vs 8).
    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.
    Whirlpool AP330W has a lower user score than the average air purifier (5.13 vs 8).5.13 vs 8
  • 2.96x less popular
    Whirlpool AP330W is less popular than the average air purifier (2.1 vs 6.23).
    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.
    Whirlpool AP330W is less popular than the average air purifier (2.1 vs 6.23).2.1 vs 6.23
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amazon
3.5
17 Reviews
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2.4
6 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Whirlpool AP330W?

  • Noticeable improvement in indoor air quality, effectively reducing dust, pollen, and pet dander.
  • Efficient multi-stage filtration featuring a HEPA filter, carbon filter, and integrated UV light technology.
  • Responsive real-time PM2.5 monitoring and a helpful color-coded air quality indicator.
  • Sleek, lightweight, and compact design that makes it highly portable and easy to blend with home decor.
  • Intuitive touch-screen interface and a quick setup process.
  • Effective at capturing smoke and neutralizing household odors.

What customers dislike about Whirlpool AP330W?

  • Mixed feedback regarding noise levels, with some users reporting it gets quite loud (up to 61 dB) at maximum speed.
  • The automated mode relies on relatively lenient algorithms when adjusting power levels dynamically.
  • Filters require frequent replacements, which increases long-term maintenance costs.
  • Mixed opinions on overall value for money relative to the recurring cost of filters.

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