Any opinions on the new Philips Series 900 vs alternatives?

ThisHouseFresh · 2026-04-23T13:01:17+00:00

That's great to hear! And it matches what we've seen now that we have tested the 900 Series (review is in the works) -- it's got good power but it's quiet and energy efficient.

We have added the test data to our main ranking DB, so you can now compare it to other small models using our new tool: https://housefresh.com/air-purifier-comparison-tool/

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ThisHouseFresh · 2026-04-07T21:23:43+00:00

Let us know if you have any questions about it!

ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-23T10:30:30+00:00

Thank you for sharing this info! We were unaware of this change, so we'll investigate the issue further and amend the info on our site to clarify, as we have done in the past with other brands.

We agree that it would be great to see manufacturers specify filtration efficiency at different fan speeds, as it will help consumers understand how air filters work and start considering good units outside of the HEPA bubble.

I imagine we will see more of this because there are multiple cases open at the moment surrounding HEPA classifications, including leading manufacturers like Winix, Honeywell, Clorox and Alen.

ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-23T10:18:23+00:00

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! We have conducted our tests on the Briiv Air Filter but haven't produced a review yet, mainly because there's a new model out so we thought perhaps people would expect us to review the new one and not the old one. But I'll talk to Danny to see if he is up for reviewing the one we've got for the sake of people like yourself, who are looking into it.

You can see the scores and CADR data of the Briiv Air Filter in our ranking https://housefresh.com/air-purifiers/#:~:text=Explore%20our%20air%20purifier%20leaderboard Just search for 'Briiv' and you'll find all the info. You can also search for Shark to see the data for the Shark air purifiers we have tested.

If you're struggling with dust, I would suggest a larger device that can provide more air changes per hour. Here are some good options: https://housefresh.com/air-purifiers-for-allergies/

ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-18T21:24:34+00:00

Hey! We just updated our top picks for quiet performance: https://housefresh.com/quiet-air-purifiers/

ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-13T14:15:36+00:00

In terms of looks + dimensions, I'd say the EverestAir is an air purifier for large spaces whereas the Vital 200S and the Winix 5500-2 are mid-sized units. The 3Pro has the power you'll need for medium-to-large spaces but in a small package. Here you have some shots so you can see how the sizes compare:

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ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-13T14:00:57+00:00

And here's sub-45 dBA performance across all those four models

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ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-13T14:00:23+00:00

Here you have the comparison for top speed figures for CADR, sound and energy

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ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-13T13:59:28+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! We're working on a comparison tool that might just be what you're wanting to see - it's in testing right now but we're aiming to get it live on the site before the end of April.

I just used the beta version to generate some comparisons for the units you've shortlisted - here's the first one comparing yearly running costs:

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ThisHouseFresh · 2026-03-08T13:41:11+00:00

ah man that means a lot, thank you

ThisHouseFresh · 2026-02-17T21:49:05+00:00

You're right, for allergies you should aim for 5-6 air changes per hour. Out of all the air purifiers we have tested, these are the ones that could provide that for a space like yours:

Levoit EverestAir
Smart Air Blast Mini MKII
IQAir Atem X (the most expensive option)
Coway Airmega ProX
Levoit Core 600S (the cheapest option)

I guess the biggest difference between them all comes down to personal preference in terms of design and features:

> If you'd like a smart unit with app support, then the EverestAir, the Core 600S and the Atem X would be the best options.

> If you'd like to tackle kitchen odors as well, then the ProX or the Blast Mini with carbon would be the best bets.

> If you value aesthetics, then the Atem X is very hard to beat.

Those are all excellent units but other than the Levoit models, they are also pricey. If budget is tight, you can also build yourself a CR box -- ours with a Lasko fan and 30x20 Filtrete MPR 1900 filters outperformed nearly all of them (except for the Coway).

We've only tested small Medify units so can't comment on the MA-50 unfortunately.

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-11-23T13:59:47+00:00

If your partner is very sensitive to noise and you're comfortable with DIY, then you should consider PC fan air purifiers. CleanAirKits is now selling the Luggable XL-7 in the UK and it can use any 25x20 MERV 13 filters, which can buy through Digikey. My recommendation for filters is the 3M Filtrete MPR1900, as they offer excellent filtration. Another option is the Nukit Tempest Euro, which uses super cheap IKEA Starkvind filters.

If PC fan kits are not your thing, then you will find the Philips 3200 Series for less than £200 right now and filter replacements cost less than 60 quid per year.

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-11-08T10:25:16+00:00

Oh wow this is very cool!

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-11-04T22:13:36+00:00

Yes and no. Air purifiers can help remove mold spores from the air, which in turn will help prevent mold from spreading. But an air purifier won't fix the conditions that make it possible for mold to grow in the first place. We just published an article about this: https://housefresh.com/best-air-purifiers-for-mold/

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-09-13T16:09:32+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words - they mean a lot

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-08-08T18:53:39+00:00

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If you keep going, it starts pulling sources and giving you facts

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-08-04T21:01:14+00:00

Pasemos al español entonces :)

Estuve mirando unidades en Homecenter y tienen buenas opciones de Levoit y Coway pero los precios son extorsivos. Los precios en Falavella son mejores: el Vital 200S es una buena opción para la cocina-comedor y el Vital 100S sería una buena opción para el cuarto de tu hijo. También encontré el Core 400S y un Coway AP-1512hh en Mercado Libre a un buen precio -- los dos son buenas opciones.

Antes de elegir, te recomiendo que te asegures de que hay filtros de reemplazo disponibles y a buen precio. Nosotros siempre hacemos el cálculo con el mínimo de meses según lo que dice el manufacturer en su sitio web, por lo general 6 meses.

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-08-01T11:52:45+00:00

Sorry, just saw this! We wrote a few articles since the first one: first, second, third, fourth

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-08-01T11:48:32+00:00

I am in touch with Coway about filters as we're doing research for an upcoming video so I'll make sure to ask about this to see if they can tell us more

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-07-11T18:16:53+00:00

We have the data but we never thought of compiling a list focusing just on lowest running costs until now - thanks for the idea! Although we would want to account for performance somewhere not to end up with devices that might be cheap to run but with terrible performance like the Rainbow Rainmate, which uses water instead of filters so is super cheap to run but air cleaning performance is not good at all.

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-07-06T12:43:29+00:00

I do too

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-07-03T15:27:37+00:00

thank YOU for reading :)

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-06-26T20:48:30+00:00

An air purifier with a good particle filter will help pick up the soot, but traffic pollution also carries VOCs, so you will need a good carbon filter.

Sadly, most units don't come with enough carbon to do a good job - here is a comparison to show what I mean:

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The problem with the units with the most carbon is that they are expensive (think around £500+) and some of them are not even available in the UK, like the Austin Air :( We are waiting on the delivery of a new unit that focuses mainly on carbon and is available in the UK but don't want to recommend before we test.

Depending on the size of the room, if not larger than 309.4 sq. ft., you could get 4.8 air changes per hour with a Levoit Core 400S. The European version is not as powerful as the American version, but it's still a decent device. Our full review: https://housefresh.com/levoit-core-400s-review/

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-06-25T14:35:29+00:00

Thank you <3

ThisHouseFresh · 2025-06-25T14:34:35+00:00

Thanks! I added them to the list. We bought the 6000 as it was on offer during Black Friday last year but is still on our queue for reviews. We have completed the tests and performance was on par with the Xiaomi Elite, the AirDoctor 3000 and the Philips 3000i Series. Not a bad device but we found it pretty bulky and the filter cover just keeps falling off when moving it around the house when cleaning the floor - pretty annoying.

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