Philips 2000i (AC2939) review
A solid large-room unit, as long as you pay the sale price and not the list price.
Buy on sale
4.2/ 5$349 sale price
Good for
- Living rooms up to 45 m²
- Good sensors and a clean app
Not for
- Anyone paying the $699 list price
- Low running costs
Verdict
Solid airflow, good sensors and a clean app. Caught in the low $300s, it undercuts most rivals for a large living room. At $699 it doesn't make sense, and it's discounted hard and often, so set a price alert and wait.
Specs and running cost
| Price | $349 on sale, $699 list |
| Realistic room | 40 to 45 m² |
| Clean-air rate (CADR) | 380 m³/h, maker's figure |
| Filter | HEPA with active carbon |
| Filters a year | $120 |
| Three-year cost | $796 |
| Smarts | Air+ app, air-quality sensors |
Three-year cost at the sale price, with power at 12 hours a day. Compare at list price.
How big a room?
| Problem | Air changes an hour | Room it handles |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday dust | 3 | 53 m² |
| Pollen and allergies | 4 | 40 m² |
| Smoke or asthma | 5 | 32 m² |
At a 2.4 m ceiling. Check your own room.
How it handles Perth's air
- Bushfire smoke: good. Carbon included; handles about 32 m² at smoke-day rates.
- Pollen: good.
- Dust: good.
- Pets: good.
Watch out
The 380 figure is Philips' own. Filters cost more than most, at about $120 a year. We corrected its realistic room size in September 2026, from 45 to 55 m² down to 40 to 45 m², to match our formula.
Alternatives
- Levoit Core 400S: nearly the same coverage, cheaper to buy and run.
- Winix Zero+ Pro: much bigger rooms and an H14 filter.
Sources
- Philips: product specifications for the 2000i Series (AC2939).