E-MagazineDyson HP1 vs Philips AMF870 air purifier: Which hot and cold air cleanser is best for your home
Both air purifiers offer three-in-one functionality with heating, cooling and air purification.
Philips AMF870 has a 270 m³/hour CADR and covers rooms up to 340 sq ft, while Dyson uses its POLAR testing standard.
Philips AMF870 costs Rs 54,000, while Dyson HP1 is priced at Rs 56,900 in India.
Air Quality Index across New Delhi and its surroundings has reached hazardous levels. While this is set to deteriorate further in the coming days, it will be followed by chilling winters in the capital. While an N95 mask is recommended when heading outdoors, dealing with indoor pollution can be a complicated task without an air purifier. Complementing this with winter and non-heating air purifiers can prove uncomfortable for some people. To solve this concern, we have brought a comparison of two premium hot and cool air purifiers that can serve you better by blowing out heat in winters and cool air in summers. The two machines in this comparison are Dyson Hot+Cool HP1 and PHILIPS AMF870 3-in-1 air purifiers.
Read on to learn the differences and prices of these two products.
Dyson Air Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 vs Philips AMF870 3-in-1 Air Purifier: Features
Basic features: Philips AMF870 3-in-1 (as the name suggests) and Dyson Hot+Cool HP1 offer three functions: Air purification, heating and cooling. Both devices offer 350-degree oscillation and an auto mode.
Filtration: The Philips offering offers 3-layer filtration (pre-filter, HEPA NanoProtect and Active Carbon filtration) to clean the air. Dyson's HP1 ships with a 360-degree glass HEPA H13 and Activated Carbon filter to trap pollutants and microscopic allergens.
Coverage area: The AMF870 can cover rooms up to 340 square feet or 32 square metres. In comparison, the Dyson offering brings a room coverage of 81 cubic metres.
CADR: The Philips offering is advertised to have a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 270 cubic metres per hour. Meanwhile, since Dyson tests its products using the proprietary POLAR standard, the company has not revealed the CADR values.
Smart controls: Philips 8000 series air performer supports voice controls via Google Home and Amazon Alexa and additional connectivity via the Air+ app. Similarly, the Dyson HP1 supports smart controls via the MyDyson app and voice controls using Google Home, Alexa and Siri.
Noise levels: The AMF870 3-in-1 can operate at noise levels between 48 dB and 19 dB. While Dyson highlights a night mode in its product listing, the minimum and maximum noise level values are missing.
Power usage and warranty: While Dyson has not specified the power levels, the Philips air purifier is rated to consume up to 2,200W electricity. Both the Philips AMF870 purifier and the Dyson HP1 boast a two-year warranty.
Philips Air Purifier AMF870 vs Dyson HP 1 Hot and Cold: Price in India
The PHILIPS AMF870 3-in-1 Heater, Purifier and Fan costs Rs 54,000 in India. In comparison, the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 costs Rs 56,900 on the brand's official website. It is available in White and Black colour variants. Both companies are offering different deals to lower the pricing of these products.
Vikas Yadav
Vikas Yadav Vikas, a Copy Editor at Digit, writes to express his interest in technology. He covers consumer-centric tech news while hunting the day's most "VFM" smartphone deal. Plus, this curious geek enjoys digging into the last-mile intricacies of latest gadgets. Before Digit, he reported for Jagran English. Off work, you'll find him emotionally attached to historical sites or lost in tales of India's past. Simply put, tech is his 9-to-5, the rest is history.
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