Philips 600i review
A cheap, quiet purifier for a small bedroom. Don't expect it to handle smoke.
Verdict
Philips quotes 170 m³/h, enough for a small bedroom. It draws only 12 W flat out, has three speeds and an app, and the filter is about $52 a year. At $129 (list $179) it's the cheapest unit we rate.
But there's no air-quality sensor, so no auto mode, and no carbon layer for smoke smell. For about $100 more, the Levoit Vital 100S adds both.
Specs and running cost
| Price | $129 |
| Realistic room | 18 to 20 m² |
| Clean-air rate (CADR) | 170 m³/h, maker's figure |
| Filter | NanoProtect HEPA with pre-filter (FY0611/30); no carbon |
| Filters a year | $52 |
| Three-year cost | $372 |
| Power | 12 W maximum |
| Noise | 19 dB asleep (maker); about 40 to 57 dBA measured |
Three-year cost includes the unit, filters and power at 12 hours a day, using our standard 20 W, so it's a little high for this unit. Change the settings.
How big a room?
| Problem | Air changes an hour | Room it handles |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday dust | 3 | 24 m² |
| Pollen and allergies | 4 | 18 m² |
| Smoke or asthma | 5 | 14 m² |
At a 2.4 m ceiling. Check your own room.
How it handles Perth's air
- Bushfire smoke: poor. Catches particles in a small room but does nothing for the smell.
- Pollen: good in a small bedroom.
- Dust: good.
- Pets: fair. No carbon for odour.
Watch out
Philips quotes 44 m² on the box; that's for one air change an hour. Some retailer listings mention a sensor, but Philips' own specifications don't. The CADR hasn't been independently tested.
Alternatives
- Levoit Vital 100S: sensor, auto mode and carbon for about $100 more.
- Coway Airmega 150: a stated H13 filter and an air-quality light.
- See the best purifiers for bedrooms.
Sources
- Philips: AC0650/10 specifications.
- Airpurifierfirst: Philips 600i review (measured noise and power).
- Prices: Amazon.com.au and Betta, checked 7 October 2026.