Checking out the Philips AC0820/30 Air Purifier - Silent and Effective Purification

Last month I picked up three of these Philips Air Purifiers to help out with dog allergies and human hay fever issues. After 3+ weeks of use I feel I can now give my thoughts on if these devices are any good or not.
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[@adamcole4808]

I bought one of these a few months ago and put it in the bedroom. Has really reduced my snoring which I suspected was due to dust in the air and proved myself right!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Cheers for sharing Adam, snoring is not something I ever considered something like this would help with, so good to let people know.

[@LoveMusicInnit]

Great review, thanks for actually talking about practical use and experience with it instead of just listing off the features! Major hayfever sufferer here, picking mine up today and hopefully will help my symptoms!!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Certainly helps my son with his hayfever, obviously doesn't eliminate it, but deffo seems to help. When you clean it you see the amount of gunk its stopped you breathing in.

[@potaktee8335]

Y'all people from UK do the best reviews and tests. No cap bruh.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for watching.

[@Julia-zz3gl]

I am so relieved I have watched your video because I have used it for a week without knowing that the filter was in a plastic bag. Would probably have been better to make that clear on the box. It now feels as if it is working ha ha.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad the video helped. Still very happy with mine, just remember to check the filter for cleaning each month.

[@laurenb2006]

it does say that in the instructions lol

[@rujberry7881]

After suffering for weeks from the worst hayfever ever!! Finally have some peace from the runny, itchy eyes and nose! From just half an hour of having this air purifier on in one room! Now I literally carry it to every room in my home 🤣 think I need to invest in a second one

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad its working for you, no regrets buying our 3.

[@korpa12]

Great review! Thing I like about your review you started with it’s good, I’ve watched so many where they say don’t bother or waste time or your money at the end of a 10-15minute video so thanks for that.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevanallen2824]

Just bought one. I'm suffering with sinusitis and allergies after getting a dog. Iv bought this to leave on during the night to sleep better and reduce airborne allergies and pet dander. 🤞

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Hope it works for you, no regrets here.

[@mungofinalfi4480]

How's your experience so far?

[@MortyTheAbrams]

I was using it for a week without unpacking the filter(I did not know). Thinking all the time that I am even feeling better. Then I found out about the filter

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad the video helped. You are not the first person to tell me they left the bag on before seeing my video.

[@Spicylatte66]

I’ve left the bag in for 2 months and just realised 😂

[@saulegrazos338]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@therealagent4746]

Thank you so much! Going to buy mine either today or tomorrow, much appreciated :)

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad I could help!

[@therealagent4746]

@@SpectrumGeeks 😁 It's coming today! Lol I am actually excited 😆

[@abrokensleep5061]

nice video. Thanks for the review! Helped me decide on grabbing one!! maybe 2!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for watching, no complaints with the three I bought.

[@humayoonrashdi249]

Why is Hank Schrader using British accent.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Damn my secret is out.

[@user-nj3sz2ki2f]

No nonsense review, appreciate that! Considering a it has been 2 years, do you have anything to add to this review that might influence it from its original?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Nope, its still working well, I have 3 of them, and no regrets.

[@amnabukhari6174]

This was very helpful! Thank you

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HBFREEWORLD]

Nice brief informative review 👍

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad you liked it

[@anotherdude8677]

Thanks for the video.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@LeagueSheepy]

Have you noticed if you have it in a bedroom you wake up with an extremely dry mouth? This has only began since I purchased it a few days ago

[@SpectrumGeeks]

We don't have it in our bedroom, we have used one in my sons room but he has not commented on this. Perhaps crack the window a little to allow fresh air in during the night?

[@Aliyahxx1]

Im getting a red flashing signal on my Philips purifier . Do I need to just clean the filter or completely replace it ?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Under normal conditions you should just be able to clean the filter and then follow the reset procedure. I have a video for this on the channel also.

[@Lee-DaBears]

Hi there just purchased one, does this not connect to the air app? Thank you

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Unfortunately not

[@premiumSparklingWater]

does this make it nice to breathe like do u notice a change in breathing quality

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I would say yes, as its helped my kids, but its not super noticeable in every breath you take, its just filtering out the particles in the air.

[@gowthamdev4658]

Could you please tell the direction of airflow? I mean from taking the air from the side holes and releasing to the top or taking the air from top and then releasing from the sides?!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

The air is sucked in from the sides and filter air comes out the top.

[@gowthamdev4658]

@@SpectrumGeeks Thank you...

[@clairework9607]

The color changed to red after a week of using it ? Do I keep using it ? Change the filter? Thanks

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Do you mean the ring turned red, or the red change filter light came on?

[@mattk5020]

Will it help with feeling bunged up in the chest and throat due to flu?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not really, but you will be breathing cleaner air.

[@spitz5183]

Can’t decide between this and the Breville 360 Light.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I can't comment on the Brevile as not heard of it or used it. However, the Philips is good and currently in the Prime Sale - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TQH4SJZ?tag=onamzspecgeek-21&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07TQH4SJZ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3U25T61U8EGN8

[@bondy66]

Hi, great review, I’m considering buying one, do you just leave these on auto all the time & let them come on / off as they please?? Thanks

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Yup, I just leave in auto and let them do there thing, then check and hoover out once a month.

[@bondy66]

@@SpectrumGeeks perfect, that’s just what I want, thanks

[@jayroo10]

@@SpectrumGeeks it's annoying how u Engrish say Hoover. I had an Engrish manager at work that used to say that all the time and it drove me crazy LOL

[@SpectrumGeeks]

@@jayroo10 How can it be annoying, its the Queens English, the only proper English ;)

[@jayroo10]

@@SpectrumGeeks Hoover is a brand, it's not even proper English

[@scaramonga]

So. A fan with a filter, in a plastic tube?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Don't forget the particle sensor and led's

[@RandomHANNN]

thanks for the info :)

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Happy to help!

[@Spicylatte66]

What is the best mode to select ? What does turbo mode do?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Turbo mode puts the fan into the high speed mode regardless of any increase in particle detection. I personally leave my in auto all the time, so I can let it adjust as it feels necessary.

[@flipmcdonought5835]

Very useful, thanks - I have asthma so will give it a try.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Best of luck!

[@flipmcdonought5835]

@@SpectrumGeeks Had it for about a week in the bedroom and coupled with a really good dust it seems to really work. Quite surprised, thanks.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

@@flipmcdonought5835 Glad its working well. Still happy with mine also.

[@NubKi11a]

Nice video, keep it up!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@hithere5768]

Does this completely eradicate dust in the room?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not complete eradication, but certainly reduces dust and other particles in the air.

[@emamestrovic4361]

Hello! Do you know if this Is this efficient energy wise? i.e. will it make the bills super expensive? 0 knowledge about this stuff.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not really, as maximum power the air filter consumes 20W, so not alot of energy consumption really. Hope that helps.

[@emamestrovic4361]

@@SpectrumGeeks Thank you! :)

[@TheHikingViking7]

Great video. What about cold air does it come out it like a ac? I dont want that 😂

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not cold air like an AC, if you put your hand above it you will feel air movement, but its not designed for cooling, its just the air passing through the filters.

[@tarafernandes9604]

Hi im looking for one as my daughter sufferers with hay-fever and other allergens can i move it from the living room then bedroom.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Sure, just move it around as needed. In the summer we move one to my sons room.

[@tarafernandes9604]

@@SpectrumGeeks ok thanks wasn't sure if it was needed to be kept in the same room for best results

[@ronsky1625]

is it advisable to get this then an air humidifer?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

This is NOT a humidifier, its a purifier, it cleans the air as it passes through it. It does not add or remove moisture.

[@ianlinfoot2563]

When you take the filter out how do you clean it ? Do you wash it or just tap the dust out ? I am about to press the button and buy . Great vid thanks

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Hi Ian, you just use the vacuum to clean off any dust. This is what Philips recommend.

[@MovieCaveDave]

So it will make my bedroom less dusty ?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

It certainly helps but is not a substitute for dusting :)

[@ma6a444]

Can someone answer me this plis, Is it supposed to stay on all the time? (In my room)

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Yes it should be on all the time, the level of filtering noise will depend on the mode its in, and the air quality in the room at the time.

[@tarafernandes9604]

Hi i recieved mine yesterday. I did turbo for 20 mins as was red. Then i did auto for a few a Hours and was left on red. Is this normal. I had it on sleep mode all night and it was purple just now but turning red again when i put it back on auto.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Its RED as its not happy with the air quality. So just leave it to do its thing, it will turn below when it has filtered the air enough where its located.

[@derp812]

you need to clean your home

[@MuhammadUsman-kp6ft]

can this be connected to the app for real time AQI ?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

No, there is no app support for this model.

[@sabakiani9062]

Mine is always red...its been two days...it changes its clr to pink that indicates poor air nd then again it goes to red... Why is it happening?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

The particulate sensor is still detecting the air requires purification, so its simply doing its job. Either the room you are trying to purify is to large for the unit, or something in the room is generating unclean air that is requiring the air purifier to consistently work. My first suggestion would be to gently clean the sensor with an ear bud or similar and see if maybe something just got stuck on it, just be careful as it is fragile.

[@eponymous7910]

Clean the filter perhaps

[@Spicylatte66]

Is it less effective when on sleep mode ?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

It is less effective in sleep mode, as it wont adjust the airflow based on particle detection, but it also means you wont be woken up at 2am if there is a sudden increase in fan speed.

[@BeforetheStorm.]

Good video

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad you enjoyed

[@nawafhilaise2382]

Mine is always red light i dont know why

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Check out my other video on how to fix that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKzkHmbbc1so9U&t

[@paco8427]

For how many hours can we keep it on per day?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Keep it on 24/7

[@paco8427]

@@SpectrumGeeks 365 days a year 😅

[@SpectrumGeeks]

@@paco8427 100%. Mine are on all the time, only turn them off to clean the filter.

[@paco8427]

@@SpectrumGeeks Thanks man appreciate it

[@johncompassion9054]

I am working in an open office area which ir around 3 to 4 bedroom size I would say. Do you think this guy would do any help if I keep him on my desk? I am worried about covid. Technically, this guy should filter out covid particles. What do you think? A wise investment? Thank you!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Difficult to say really. Like you say it "should" help with Covid particles, but if its on your desk it may be to close to where you are directly breathing. Sorry I cant be more helpful.

[@ronsky1625]

is it safe for newborn babies?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I am not a pediatrician but I don't see why it would be unsafe, it just traps microscopic elements in the air, so should only be good for the childs air.

[@DB-kz8wl]

Does this collect a lot of dust because ? cheers

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Yup, check out my other video of resetting the filter.

[@DB-kz8wl]

@@SpectrumGeeks I cant seem to find it mate

[@DB-kz8wl]

@@SpectrumGeeks cheers have got it

[@Grizzles1]

Is it a fan aslo?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Nope. It has a fan in it to move the air, but its not a cooling product.

[@Grizzles1]

@@SpectrumGeeks oh OK thanks 😊

[@muslihatkedua7422]

hi sir, which one do you think it's better this phillips, levoit or xiomi 3c?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I have not tried the others, but I have three of the Philips unit and think they perform really well.

[@davidbinay780]

is this better than levoit core 300?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I have not personally compared the two, but the Levoit Core 300 seems to have better features (i.e. timers) and potentially a better filter element as it also has carbon to eliminate odours. However, no idea how it works in practice, but very happy with the Philips.

[@davidbinay780]

@@SpectrumGeeks it's really cool when content creators actually do reply :) there's a big sale coming on that philips, so I'm really torn as there have been many good feedbacks with levoit 300

[@SpectrumGeeks]

@@davidbinay780 Always reply when I can, its all about building a community. The Levoit looks good so I think you will be happy either way, but certainly no regrets with the Philips, and may actually get some more.

[@muratdagdelen8163]

I ordered 830/10 model from amazon Germany. It was €109. I later realized that I need an adapter :/

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Adapters are cheap enough though.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

so it comes with the filter? thanks. couldn't see that on amazon.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Yup. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bullekanel]

Its silent on the lowest.. when on high its very disturbing...

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I tend to leave it in auto, so it adjusts as needed to the dust particles.

[@JonnyMcJonFace]

Doesn’t come with the carbon filter. Better to go Blueair range. £149 hepa and carbon filter in one.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Cheers for sharing your experience of other options.

[@7somekindofsomething]

It doesn’t seem to catch as small particles though?

[@7somekindofsomething]

Staffy owners 💪🏆

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Cheers :)

[@gaza66]

👍

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Thanks for watching.

[@LogiForce86]

That on/off switch is utterly useless since you can't switch off the powersupply with it. Genius! 🥴🤌

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not sure I follow, the On / Off switch is at the back of the unit.

[@LogiForce86]

@@SpectrumGeeks Yup, and the powerbrick will continue to provide power up to the power switch. It is the same with any brick you plug in the wall with no device attached. They all consume power non the less. So it isn't like with some old TV for instance that had a physical switch that would cut the AC to the power supply of that TV, and stop the power draw from the wall completely. To me that is a bad design decision by Philips. It was better to have an internal power supply to which you could cut off power with that physical switch. A figure 8 power cable would be enough and easily replaceable with a longer one if you so desired for placement.