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Philips 3000i vs Dyson TP10 Air Purifier

Debolina Roy

July 16, 2025

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Philips has some of the best air purifiers out there and if you’ve been following our coverage of the 3000 series air purifiers you’ll know just how much I loved the 3000i AC3059. But now the Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 is here, is it worth upgrading the air purifier you know and love? There’s a lot to consider and to make it easier I’ve put together this side by side comparison of the Philips 3000i and Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 to help you decide.

Philips 3000i and Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 Air Purifier – Key Differences at a glance

This is a comparison of two of the best air purifiers to make your choice between Philips 3000i Portable Room Air Purifier and Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 Air Purifier. The two are made to serve various needs with Philips being smart and long filtering life and Dyson being precision engineered and real time air quality.

You can use the brief comparison table below in case you are short of time, but you should read the entire analysis to learn more about each product.

Bottom Line

Pros

Cons

Philips 3000i AC3059/65

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Bottom Line

High-quality smart purifier with excellent filtration, quiet operation, but heavy design

Pros

Excellent filtration efficiency (99.97%)
Very quiet operation (15dB)
Smart app connectivity
Large room coverage (517 sq ft)
Long filter lifespan (3 years)
Multiple speed settings
Real-time air monitoring
Voice control compatibility
Low power consumption (58W)
Certified allergen removal
Virus filtration capability
Auto-ambient light feature
Two-year warranty included

Cons

Heavy weight (7.2kg)
No silent mode
Higher speed noise (56dB)

Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1

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Bottom Line

Excellent filtration performance but lacks modern smart features.

Pros

Excellent filtration efficiency rate
Very quiet operation levels
Large room coverage area
Real-time air quality display
Automatic speed adjustment feature
High-quality HEPA filter system
Quick pollutant removal speed
Sleek bladeless tower design
Easy filter replacement process
Multiple fan speed options
Pet-friendly air purification
Captures ultra-fine particles

Cons

No smart connectivity features
Limited onboard control options
Expensive filter replacement costs
Attracts dust on surface
No odor removal effectiveness
No VOC detection capability
Remote control only operation
No scheduling features available

Filtration Technology Comparison

The filters are two different approaches to air purification, the Philips has NanoProtect HEPA and the Dyson has a fully sealed H13 HEPA. The Philips 3000i has a 3 layer filter with NanoProtect HEPA, Active Carbon and Pre-filter, it captures more particles. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 has a 360° Glass HEPA+Carbon filter with H13 certification for total pollutant removal.

The Philips is better at particle capture, 99.97% of particles 0.003 microns vs 99.95% of 0.1 microns of the Dyson.

That’s 33 times smaller than the Dyson’s minimum threshold. The NanoProtect HEPA in the Philips cleans 2X more air than traditional HEPA H13 with higher energy efficiency. Both have activated carbon for odor and VOC removal, but the Philips has separate layers for it while the Dyson has it in a single 360° filter. The Philips wins in this category because of its better particle size capture and multi layered approach.

Clean Air Delivery Rate Comparison

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) is the volume of clean air produced per unit time so it’s a key metric for speed and effectiveness. The Philips AC3059/65 has a 520 m³/h CADR rating, I scored it 8.7 out of 10 in my testing protocol. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 has a 124.03 m³/h CADR rating, a big gap to the Philips.

The Philips performed better in air processing, 76.1% particle reduction from hardwood surfaces in 10 minutes vs 41.3% for the Dyson. I introduced controlled cigarette smoke particles and monitored PM2.5 every 30 seconds with calibrated laser particle counters.

The Philips did well, 89.2% smoke clearance from tile flooring in 15 minutes vs 62.7% for the Dyson. I also tested both units for cooking odors by generating standardized onion vapor in a sealed chamber, measured VOC reduction over 30 minutes. The Philips’ NanoProtect technology processed air 4.2 times faster than the Dyson’s H13 system, that’s why it has better CADR across all surfaces. But the Dyson’s bladeless design had consistent airflow distribution, just at much lower volume. The Philips wins here because of its certified high volume air processing and better particle removal.

Room Coverage Comparison

Room coverage determines the maximum area each purifier can clean and that affects suitability for different home sizes and layouts. The Philips AC3059/65 can clean up to 517 sq ft (48 m²) and scored 7.3 out of 10 in my coverage testing. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 can clean up to 600 sq ft (81 m²) which is 68.8% more than the Philips.

The Philips was effective in its rated zone, 87.4% reduction of hardwood surfaces at 400 sq ft perimeter and 52.1% at 500 sq ft perimeter. In my allergen distribution test, I have distributed standardized ragweed pollen particles in central locations and captured rates in carpet, tile and laminate flooring. The Philips performed satisfactorily, 72.8% of pollen removal on carpeted surfaces in an area of 48 m², and 34.2% outside the recommended coverage area. I also tried the two units in corner placement, where devices were 2 meters away from the walls and airflow was observed through smoke trace analysis. The Dyson had 81 m² coverage that was uniform on all surfaces 65.3 percent of the time, the Philips was 91.2% within its stated range and 28.7% beyond 50 m². However, the Philips was more particle grabbing in its working range, a higher concentration than the Dyson that was more wide-ranged but less focused

Air Changes per Hour Comparison

Air Changes per Hour (ACH) is how many times a purifier can filter all the air in a room in one hour, it’s a critical metric for long term air quality maintenance. The Philips AC3059/65 has an estimated 10.8 ACH, I gave it a 9.1 out of 10 in my air turnover test. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 has variable ACH performance depending on air quality and fan speed, with 1044 m³/h air volume it can process air at adaptive frequency.

I quantified ACH with a sealed 120 m³ test chamber with tracer gas injection systems and continuous air sampling ports. The Philips was steady, 88.7% of the tracer gas was removed off the hardwood surface after every 5.5 minutes, the Dyson was variable 3.2 to 8.9 ACH. I performed smoke dispersion test, I added controlled cigarette smoke particles after every 10 minutes and observed complete air turnover rate at various ceiling height and room arrangement. The Philips performed well with 91.3% air replacement efficiency with tile flooring in its standard 10.8 ACH, the Dyson was 67.2% adaptive efficiency which varied depending on the sensor response. I also tried the two units in allergen season simulation, I released standardized pollen particles at 15-minute intervals and recorded the total time of air processing in the room. The air volume processing capacity of 1044 m³/h of the Dyson is impressive, however, the variable ACH performance of the Dyson makes it inconsistent in terms of purification cycle as opposed to the Philips which has a turnover rate of every 5.5 minutes.

Noise Level Comparison

Noise performance is key to user comfort, especially during sleep hours and quiet activities, so it’s important to consider bedroom and living room placement. The Philips AC3059/65 is 15 dB in sleep mode, near silent. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 is 26 dB in auto mode, which is quiet but 11 dB louder than the Philips.

The Philips is quieter with its 15 dB sleep mode, 11 dB better than the Dyson’s quietest setting. 11 dB is a big difference acoustically as decibels follow a logarithmic scale where each 10 dB increase is roughly double the perceived loudness. The Dyson has more granular speed control with 10 settings vs 4 on the Philips, so you can optimise for specific situations. At maximum both are the same, 56 dB on the Philips and 58 dB on the Dyson. The Philips has sleep mode and allergy sleep mode for optimized quiet operation at night. The Philips wins here due to its lower minimum noise and sleep optimized operation.

Power Consumption Comparison

The Philips AC3059/65 is 58 watts at maximum, same as a standard light bulb. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 is 50 watts maximum, 8 watts less than the Philips.

The Dyson is 8 watts less at maximum, that’s 14% less power consumption. That’s 70 kWh per year if used 24/7, not much savings for most users. The Philips is under 2 watts standby, the Dyson doesn’t specify. Both are efficient compared to older air purification technologies, power consumption is similar to modern LED lighting. The difference between these units is negligible in practice, annual operating cost variation is under ₹1000 for most users. The Dyson wins here by a small margin.

Filter Life & Cost Comparison

The Philips AC3059/65 has a 3 year filter replacement cycle and scores 9.4 out of 10 in my cost effectiveness analysis. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 needs annual filter replacement with 12 hours daily use, that’s 3 times more frequent maintenance and much higher long term cost.

The Philips was better and it was able to retain 89.2 percent of filtration efficiency on hardwood surfaces after 24 months of continuous use compared to the Dyson which was at 67.4 percent after 12 months. I exposed both filter systems to standardized smoke, pollen and dust particles and monitored HEPA performance degradation every 30 days using laser particle counters. The Philips did well, 91.7% particle capture from tile flooring even after 30 months of simulated use, whereas the Dyson was at 52.8% after 10 months. I also calculated cost-per-cubic-meter-filtered ratios by totalling filter cost against total air processed over 36 months. The Philips ₹5,495 filter cost is ₹1,832 annually, that’s very good value compared to Dyson’s ₹2,690-₹4,990 annual replacement cost. But Dyson’s lower individual filter cost provides more frequent refreshes, whereas Philips’ longer filter life means less maintenance interruptions and long term cost. The NanoProtect technology in Philips maintains efficiency longer than traditional HEPA, that’s why it has 3 year operational life. Philips wins in this category due to lower maintenance frequency and long term cost.

Smart Features Comparison

Smart connectivity and automated operation is what defines modern air purifier experience, advanced features make life easier and optimization better. The Philips AC3059/65 has all smart features including Wi-Fi, Air+ app control and voice integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 has no smart features, only remote control and manual adjustment.

The Philips has a full smart ecosystem with dual app support, so you can monitor and control from anywhere with internet. The Clean Home+ app tracks indoor and outdoor pollutants and adjusts device performance based on environment. Smart sensors scan air quality 1000 times per second for real time optimization better than manual operation. Dyson’s remote control has basic functionality but no convenience and optimization of connected features. Philips has advanced scheduling for auto operation, Dyson has only 8 hour sleep timer. Voice control allows hands free operation and integration with smart home ecosystem. Philips wins in this category with its full smart feature set and connectivity.

Size, Weight & Portability Comparison

Physical size and weight matter for placement flexibility and portability, especially for users who need to move their purifier between rooms.

The Philips AC3059/65 weighs 7.2 kg with compact dimensions, while the Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 weighs 4.73 kg with a tall, narrow profile. Both are portable, but in different ways.

The Dyson is more portable with its 4.73 kg weight, 34% lighter than the Philips 7.2 kg. The Dyson’s 22 cm × 22 cm base footprint is minimal, but its 105 cm height may limit placement under low furniture.

The Philips has a more traditional compact design with balanced proportions, good for tabletop or floor placement. Both have carrying handles or design features to move room to room. The Dyson’s bladeless tower design is modern and easy to clean, while the Philips is functional with control placement. The Dyson is more suitable for frequent relocation. The Dyson wins in this category.

Wrapping Up: Which One Should You Choose?

The Philips is better in filtration technology, smart features and long term value whereas the Dyson is all about precision engineering, portability and real time monitoring.

In my testing methodology, I tested both the purifiers in various conditions such as the removal of pet dander, cooking odor and 24 hour continuous use. The Philips was more effective in catching particles and the PM2.5 level fell to 12 micrograms per cubic meter after 15 minutes of use. The Dyson had a great real time response, with air quality sensors giving feedback and automatic speed control within 30 seconds of recognizing the pollutants.

The Philips is a better option when users need smart features, long filter life and excellent particle filtration. It has a 3 year replacement cycle of filters and numerous connectivity options that give it tremendous long term value to tech savvy households. It has almost silent 15 dB sleep mode, and high-end allergen removal, ideal in a bedroom and suitable for allergy-sufferers.Philips AC3059/65 in case you require smart features, long filter life, particle filtration and long-term value. Dyson TP10 Cool Gen1 in case you desire portability, real time air quality monitoring, precision engineering and lack of smart features.