Philips 3200 (AC3220/10) UK Review (2026): The EN 1822 H13 Standards Pick
Updated: October 2026 · EN 1822 H13 confirmed from Philips UK spec sheet · Prices checked 18 Oct 2026
What EN 1822 H13 Actually Means
EN 1822 H13: what the standard guarantees — and what it does not
What EN 1822 H13 guarantees: The filter medium has been independently tested and classified at ≥99.95% efficiency at the MPPS — the Most Penetrating Particle Size, approximately 0.15 µm. This is the particle size that passes through filters most easily; testing at MPPS gives the worst-case efficiency figure for the medium.
What EN 1822 H13 does not guarantee: The standard tests the filter medium, not the whole device. It does not account for duct leakage, bypass air (air that moves around rather than through the filter), or how the filter is housed in the machine. Whole-device system efficiency can be lower than the filter classification. This is a filter-medium grade, not a device-level test.
"HEPA-type" vs EN 1822 H13: "HEPA-type" is a marketing term with no standard definition — it can mean anything the manufacturer decides. EN 1822 H13 has a specific, independently testable definition governed by a European standard. They are not equivalent. A product labelled "HEPA-type" has not necessarily met any defined test.
Why it matters for this model: The Philips 3200 (AC3220/10) is the only model in our 16-product dataset where the manufacturer publishes an EN 1822 H13 classification on the UK spec sheet. Every other model in the dataset either uses True HEPA tested to AHAM (no EN 1822 reference) or HEPASilent — Blueair's proprietary filtration technology. If EN 1822 H13 is a stated requirement — for professional environments, healthcare-adjacent use, or personal preference for an independently defined standard — this is the only model in our dataset that satisfies it.
Philips Range Decoder: 600 vs 3200 vs 2200
Philips uses alphanumeric model codes (AC0651, AC3220, AC2220) that do not map intuitively to the series names or performance hierarchy. The table below shows the three UK-verified Philips models in our dataset:
| Model | Price | CADR (m³/h) | Covers (3 ACH) | Filter grade | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips 600 Series AC0651 |
£89.99 | 190 manufacturer (m³/h) |
13 m² | HEPA claimed only. No EN 1822 grade. | No |
| Philips 3200 AC3220/10 ← this page |
£249.99 | 350 manufacturer (m³/h) |
24 m² | EN 1822 H13 confirmed (UK spec sheet) | No |
| Philips 2200 AC2220/10 |
£219.99 | 420 manufacturer (m³/h) |
58 m² | H13 claimed* (NanoProtect HEPA; EN 1822 unconfirmed) | No |
* Philips 2200 (AC2220/10): Philips markets this as "H13 True HEPA" via NanoProtect HEPA branding, but formal EN 1822 certification has not been confirmed on the UK listing spec sheet — we state it as manufacturer-claimed. The 3200 (AC3220/10) is the only model in our dataset with confirmed EN 1822 H13. The 2200's 36-month filter interval gives it the lowest 3-yr TCO (£355.13) of any large-room model in the dataset. Full Philips 2200 review →
UK Specs at a Glance
CADR
350 m³/h
Manufacturer (m³/h published directly)
Room Coverage
24 m² at 3 ACH
2.4 m ceiling. Suitable for most UK living rooms.
Noise — Sleep Mode
33 dB
Highest sleep-mode noise in our dataset
Power
15W typical
HEPA Grade
EN 1822 H13
Confirmed on UK spec sheet
Filter Replacement
£64.99 / 12 months
Filter Annual Cost
£64.99/year
12-month interval — one filter per year
UK Price
£249.99
Checked Oct 2026
Running Costs: 3-Year Projection
Running costs at 12 hours/day at the Ofgem Q1 2026 rate (24.5p/kWh):
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unit price | £249.99 |
| Electricity/year (12h/day, 15W at 24.5p/kWh) | £16.10 |
| Filter/year (1 × £64.99 at 12-month interval) | £64.99 |
| Annual running cost | £81.09 |
| 3-year total (unit + 3 × annual running) | £493.26 |
The 12-month filter interval is the main cost advantage over competitors with 6-month cycles. At £64.99/year, the Philips 3200 filter cost is lower than many 6-month rivals despite the higher per-unit filter price.
Noise: An Honest Assessment of 33 dB Sleep Mode
33 dB sleep mode — the highest in our dataset at this setting
At 33 dB in sleep mode, the Philips 3200 is measurably louder than any other model in our 16-product dataset when measured at the lowest fan setting. For comparison: the Coway Airmega 150 measures 20 dB in sleep mode; the Levoit Core 300S measures 24 dB. The difference between 20 dB and 33 dB is not subtle — it is audible.
Practical conclusion: The Philips 3200 is not a bedroom pick. At 33 dB it will be noticeable in a quiet room at night, particularly for light sleepers. It is correctly sized for UK living rooms (24 m² at 3 ACH) and well-suited for daytime use or rooms where sleep noise is not a constraint. If you need EN 1822 H13 filtration in a bedroom, this machine does not deliver that combination — the filtration grade is correct, the noise is not.
Who Should Buy the Philips 3200
The Philips 3200 (AC3220/10) is the right choice if:
- You require an EN 1822 H13-classified filter — not just "HEPA-type" or manufacturer-claimed H13. This is the only model in our dataset that satisfies that requirement.
- Your room is up to 24 m² at a 2.4 m ceiling — most UK living rooms and open-plan spaces fall in this range.
- You want a 12-month filter cycle rather than 6-monthly replacement.
- Sleep-mode noise is not a constraint — the machine will be used in a living area, home office, or other space where 33 dB is acceptable.
It is not the right choice if:
- You want a bedroom purifier. At 33 dB, this is the loudest sleep-mode machine in our dataset. See our best bedroom air purifier guide for quieter alternatives.
- Your room is under 15 m² — the Philips 600 (AC0651) at £89.99 covers 13 m² at lower cost, though without EN 1822.
- You need a larger room footprint — the Philips 2200 AC2220 covers 58 m² at 3 ACH (£219.99), though H13 EN 1822 is manufacturer-claimed rather than confirmed. See the 2200 review →
For allergy and dust management context, see our best air purifier for dust guide and best air purifier for asthma guide, both of which include this model as a pick where the EN 1822 grade matters.