In this Philips AC2887 vs AC2889 review, we will compare two popular air purifiers of the Philips 2000 Series for medium to large rooms.
Looking exactly the same from the outside, there is only one feature that differentiates the Philips Air Purifier AC2887 from its successor, the Philips Air Purifier AC2889. So which one should you buy?
This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.
Philips AC2887/10
Philips AC2889/10
Coverage Area
Up to 86 m²
Up to 79 m²
CADR (Particles)
333 m³/h
333 m³/h
CADR (Formaldehyde)
N/A
N/A
Working Noise
19 – 55 dB
19 – 55 dB
PM 2.5 Sensor
Yes
Yes
Comparison: Philips AC2887 vs AC2889 – What are the Differences?
Coverage Area
Suitable for rooms with a surface area of up to 86 m² (926 ft²), the AC2887 has a slight advantage over the AC2889 with a coverage area of 79 m² (850 ft²).
The 3D Air Circulation system, which can be found in all Philips air purifiers, ensures that unpurified air is drawn in from all sides and then projected evenly throughout the room.
Winner: AC2887
Up to 86 m²
Up to 79 m²
Clean Air Delivery Rate
Equipped with a prefilter, HEPA filter, and a layer of activated carbon, both devices remove up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.003 µm and are also effective against odors and gases.
Thanks to a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 333 m³/h, the AC2887 and AC2889 take just 9 minutes to purify the air in a room with a surface area of 20 m² (215 ft²).
Winner: Draw
333 m³/h (Particles)
333 m³/h (Particles)
Working Noise
Set to sleep mode, the two models of the Philips 2000 Series are barely noticeable at a noise level of just 19 decibels (dB). But even running at full speed in turbo mode, they both cause only a maximum of 55 dB of noise.
In addition to these two modes, there is one manual speed setting for the AC2887 and three for the AC2889. They are also both equipped with an automatic mode, in which they run only as fast and therefore as loud as needed to maintain healthy air quality.
Winner: Draw
19 – 55 dB
19 – 55 dB
Sensors & Display
The input for the automatic mode comes from an intelligent sensor, which scans the air 1,000 times per second to detect even the slightest changes in air quality. It can be found in both the AC2887 and AC2889.
Thanks to the intuitive color ring on the front-facing side of the air purifier, you can get a quick glimpse of the current pollution levels at any time. The exact amount of allergens and PM 2.5 is shown on a display on top of the device.
Winner: Draw
Yes / LED
Yes / LED
Connectivity & Compatibility
With the AC2889, you also have the possibility to monitor and control your air purifier using your smartphone and Philips’ Clean Home+ app. It also supports voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
The AC2887, on the other hand, does not have those remote capabilities. Instead, you will have to get the latest information regarding the air quality or change the speed level manually on the device itself.
Winner: AC2889
No
Yes / Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Weight & Dimensions
In the final round of this Philips AC2887 vs AC2889 comparison, we will have a quick look at the weight and dimensions of the two air purifiers. Not only do they have the exact same size, but also the same weight at 7.7 kg (17 lbs).
Winner: Draw
359 x 240 x 558 mm, 7.7 kg
359 x 240 x 558 mm, 7.7 kg
Conclusion: Philips AC2887 vs AC2889 – Which is the Better Air Purifier?
If you don’t mind manually changing settings on the device itself, the Philips Air Purifier AC2887 is a better value for money. Aside from the lack of connectivity features, it is identical to its successor and even suitable for slightly larger rooms.
For everyone who wants to be able to monitor and control their air purifier remotely through their smartphone or smart home assistant though, the right choice is obviously the Philips Air Purifier AC2889.
Philips AC2887/10
Philips AC2889/10
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