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Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Humidification rate:300 ml/hMaximum room area:45 m²Water tank capacity:3 LMaximum operating time:20 hoursMaximum noise level:33 dB

Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Humidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Humidifiers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Humidifiers category.
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â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of humidifiers
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 Humidifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Humidifiers 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 75%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Humidifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Humidifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

45%

7.0

Performance

40%

6.3

Features

15%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 57%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Humidifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Humidifiers 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 62%
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Ranked #70 of 150 models in Humidifiers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of humidifier Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Humidifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Humidifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

45%

7.0

Performance

40%

6.3

Features

15%

5.7

Design

6.5
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Humidifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Humidifiers 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Humidifiers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Humidifiers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 58.4% of products in this category.
7.0
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 Humidifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Humidifiers 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 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.2
Technology
evaporative
Humidification rate
300 ml/h
Market range: <50 ml/h – >500 ml/h
This humidifier delivers a humidification rate of 300 ml/h, which is higher than that of 55.7% of humidifiers and equal to that of 17.9% of humidifiers.
Maximum room area
45 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >60 m²
This humidifier covers rooms up to 45 m², which is larger than that of 71.1% of humidifiers and equal to that of 2.1% of humidifiers.
Water tank capacity
3 L
Market range: <0.4 L – >6.5 L
This humidifier has a water tank capacity of 3 L, which is smaller than that of 51% of humidifiers and equal to that of 8.1% of humidifiers.
Maximum operating time
20 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >60 hours
This humidifier runs for up to 20 hours on a single fill, which is shorter than 57.1% of humidifiers and equal to that of 4% of humidifiers.
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Warm mist function
no
This humidifier does not offer a warm-mist option. A warm-mist option is present in 26.2% of humidifiers.
Aromatherapy support
no
This humidifier does not support aromatherapy. Aromatherapy support is available in 74.5% of humidifiers.
Dedicated aroma compartment
no
This humidifier does not include a dedicated aroma compartment. A dedicated aroma compartment is present in 49% of humidifiers.
Automatic low-water shut-off
yes
This humidifier shuts off automatically when water runs low. Automatic low-water shut-off is available in 99.3% of humidifiers.
Water level indicator
yes
This humidifier includes a water-level indicator. A water-level indicator is present in 83.9% of humidifiers.
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Fill type
top fill
Color
white
Material
plastic
360° nozzle
yes
This humidifier has a 360° nozzle. A 360° nozzle is included in 57.7% of humidifiers.
Display
yes
This humidifier has a display. A display is included in 43.6% of humidifiers.
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Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 vs the average humidifier

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  • Hygrostat included
    This humidifier has a hygrostat; the average humidifier has no hygrostat.
  • 14 m² more room coverage
    This humidifier covers larger rooms than the average humidifier (45 m² vs 31 m²).
    45 m² vs 31 m²
  • Display included
    This humidifier has a display; the average humidifier does not have a display.
  • 15.4% higher humidification rate
    This humidifier delivers a higher humidification rate than the average humidifier (300 ml/h vs 260 ml/h).
    300 ml/h vs 260 ml/h
  • 0.09 m longer power cable
    This humidifier has a longer power cable than the average humidifier (1.6 m vs 1.51 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.51 m
  • 8.7% more popular
    Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 is more popular than the average humidifier (6.95 vs 6.4).
    6.95 vs 6.4
  • 0.1 dB lower maximum noise
    This humidifier is quieter at maximum output than the average humidifier (33 dB vs 33.1 dB).
    33 dB vs 33.1 dB
  • 8.7% more popular
    Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 is more popular than the average humidifier (6.95 vs 6.4).
    6.95 vs 6.4
  • Hygrostat included
    This humidifier has a hygrostat; the average humidifier has no hygrostat.
  • 14 m² more room coverage
    This humidifier covers larger rooms than the average humidifier (45 m² vs 31 m²).
    45 m² vs 31 m²
  • 15.4% higher humidification rate
    This humidifier delivers a higher humidification rate than the average humidifier (300 ml/h vs 260 ml/h).
    300 ml/h vs 260 ml/h
  • 0.1 dB lower maximum noise
    This humidifier is quieter at maximum output than the average humidifier (33 dB vs 33.1 dB).
    33 dB vs 33.1 dB
  • Display included
    This humidifier has a display; the average humidifier does not have a display.
  • 0.09 m longer power cable
    This humidifier has a longer power cable than the average humidifier (1.6 m vs 1.51 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.51 m
  • No aromatherapy support
    This humidifier does not support aromatherapy; the average humidifier supports aromatherapy.
  • No LED lighting
    This humidifier does not feature LED lighting; the average humidifier features LED lighting.
  • 6.75 cm deeper body
    This humidifier has a deeper profile than the average humidifier (25 cm vs 18.25 cm).
    25 cm vs 18.25 cm
  • 75.7% heavier
    This humidifier is heavier than the average humidifier (2.6 kg vs 1.48 kg).
    2.6 kg vs 1.48 kg
  • 5.45 cm wider body
    This humidifier has a wider body than the average humidifier (25 cm vs 19.6 cm).
    25 cm vs 19.555 cm
  • 8.52 cm taller body
    This humidifier stands taller than the average humidifier (37.5 cm vs 28.98 cm).
    37.5 cm vs 28.98 cm
  • 20 % RH lower target humidity
    This humidifier supports a lower maximum target humidity than the average humidifier (60 % RH vs 80 % RH).
    60 % RH vs 80 % RH
  • 3 hours shorter timer
    This humidifier provides a shorter timer setting than the average humidifier (9 hours vs 12 hours).
    9 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2.71x more expensive
    Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 is more expensive than the average humidifier (£95 vs £35).
    £95 vs £35
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 offers worse value for money than the average humidifier (7.17 vs 7.6).
    7.17 vs 7.56
  • 2.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Humidifiers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Humidifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10
    the average humidifier
    Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 has a lower user score than the average humidifier (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 vs 8
  • 20 % RH lower target humidity
    This humidifier supports a lower maximum target humidity than the average humidifier (60 % RH vs 80 % RH).
    60 % RH vs 80 % RH
  • 4 hours shorter runtime
    This humidifier runs for a shorter time than the average humidifier (20 hours vs 24 hours).
    20 hours vs 24 hours
  • 1 W higher power draw
    This humidifier draws more power than the average humidifier (25 W vs 24 W).
    25 W vs 24 W
  • 0.35 L smaller water tank
    This humidifier has a smaller water tank than the average humidifier (3 L vs 3.35 L).
    3 L vs 3.35 L
  • No aromatherapy support
    This humidifier does not support aromatherapy; the average humidifier supports aromatherapy.
  • No LED lighting
    This humidifier does not feature LED lighting; the average humidifier features LED lighting.
  • 3 hours shorter timer
    This humidifier provides a shorter timer setting than the average humidifier (9 hours vs 12 hours).
    9 hours vs 12 hours
  • 6.75 cm deeper body
    This humidifier has a deeper profile than the average humidifier (25 cm vs 18.25 cm).
    25 cm vs 18.25 cm
  • 75.7% heavier
    This humidifier is heavier than the average humidifier (2.6 kg vs 1.48 kg).
    2.6 kg vs 1.48 kg
  • 5.45 cm wider body
    This humidifier has a wider body than the average humidifier (25 cm vs 19.6 cm).
    25 cm vs 19.555 cm
  • 8.52 cm taller body
    This humidifier stands taller than the average humidifier (37.5 cm vs 28.98 cm).
    37.5 cm vs 28.98 cm

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Third-party reviews

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

What we like about Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10

  • NanoCloud technology significantly reduces bacteria spread and avoids white lime dust distribution in the room.
  • Emits a fine, invisible mist through a natural, hygienic evaporation method.
  • Ultra-quiet and pleasant to use in 'Sleep Mode' or on the lowest speed setting.
  • Features highly convenient automatic modes, timers, and an accurate humidistat.
  • Attractive, sleek appearance and easy to refill.

What we don't like about Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10

  • Can be too loud and noisy when running on the highest fan setting.
  • The water tank can feel a bit small for extended use, sometimes rattling or squeaking when nearing empty.
  • Requires regular maintenance, including routine filter changes every 6 months and filter cleaning.
  • Cannot easily clean the interior of the main housing, which can occasionally lead to unpleasant odors if neglected.

Verdict

The Philips 3000 Series HU3916/10 is an evaporative air humidifier designed for rooms up to 45 m², featuring a 3-litre water tank capacity, a humidification rate of 300 ml/h, and an energy-efficient power consumption of up to 25 W. Its main characteristic is the hygienic NanoCloud technology, which uses natural evaporation to emit an invisible mist that spreads up to 99% less bacteria compared to standard ultrasonic models, while preventing white dust or wet spots. Key pros include an automatic mode driven by an intelligent humidity sensor with 3 target settings (40%, 50%, or 60%), a 360-degree air diffuser for even moisture distribution, a 1-9 hour timer, and an ultra-quiet sleep mode operating at just 22.5 to 33 dB. However, some cons include a noisy and humming fan when run at its highest speed setting, along with a maintenance requirement that demands weekly filter descaling with citric acid and complete filter replacements every 6 months.

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