AirDoctor 3000 Review
Written By: Dr Fahad Yasin
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BASIC MEDIUM COVERAGE AIR PURIFIER
The AD3000 is a medium sized air purifier from AirDoctor. It covers 628 sq. ft. with 4 different filters. In our tests, the AirDoctor 3000 successfully improved PM2.5 by 97.0% and reduced airborne particulates from 493 to 15. It isn’t the quietest air purifier and it lacks app connectivity, but it is incredibly easy to use. Setup is simple, the controls are intuitive, and maintenance needs to be done rarely. It is a bit pricey, but the performance speaks for itself.
Pros
- Simple and straightforward usability
- Great purification performance
- Handles make it easier to carry around
Cons
- No app connectivity or remote control
- On the pricier side
Scoring
Small, powerful air purifier
Summary
The AirDoctor 3000 is a medium sized, basic air purifier.. It lacks app connectivity or remote control.. But, the AD300 makes up for it in simplicity and performance. It reduced PM2.5 to 0.1 and removed 95.2% of airborne particulates. Setup is quick, while controlling and maintaining the device was straightforward. For the coverage area it is pricey, but if you want assurance the air is clean, the AirDoctor 3000 is a solid choice.
In This Review
Purification Performance
To test the AirDoctor 3000, we set up the air purifier in a medium sized room in our office. I took a baseline measurement before starting the test to measure the current air quality. Then, I let the AirDoctor 3000 run on the highest setting for 1 hour and measured the air quality to get another set of measurements.
Starting Baseline
PM2.5: 2.1
PM10: 3.5
Particles: 493
AQI: 8
After 1 hour
PM10: 0.2
Particles: 15
AQI: 1
Within the 1 hour test, the AirDoctor 3000 removed 95.2% of air particulates from the medium-sized room we tested in (~14’x10’).
The AirDoctor 3000 improved PM2.5 air quality by 97.0%
The Filters
To achieve this filtration performance, the AD3000 uses 4 different filters in tandem.
- Pre-filter
- Activated carbon filter
- HEPA filter
- Negative ion generator
Next, the carbon filter absorbs VOC’s and other odors removing them from the air.
The main filter, the HEPA filter, catches the majority of the airborne particulates as small as 0.003 microns.
Finally, the negative ion generator will attach negative ions to particulate matter in the air. Once attached, it will cause them to stick to a surface to be wiped up later.
Noise Test
Our noise test measures the level of noise generated by the AirDoctor 3000 while it is running. We run it on each power mode, stand about 3’ away, and measure the amount of noise generated with a sound meter app.
Our results showed the following decibel levels from each mode
Low
41.3 dB
Medium
44.2 dB
High
43.4 dB
Max
53.1 dB
Overall, the noise level of the AD3000 fell between 41 – 54 dB. It isn’t the quietest air purifier we’ve tested, which could be an issue for those who like it quiet during the night.
Common Noise Levels:
- 20 dB – rustling leaves
- 30 dB – whisper
- 40 dB – quiet library, babbling brook
- 50 dB – refrigerator, moderate rainfall
- 60 dB – normal conversation, dishwashers
- 70 dB – traffic, showers
- 80 dB – alarm clock, telephone dial tone
Usability Tests
Usability for the AirDoctor 3000 was good overall. It was incredibly easy to set up, use, and maintain.
Setup
Setup is incredibly simple for the AD3000 as it effectively comes set up out of the box. All you need to do is remove the packaging from around the filter inside and plug the device in.
Controls
As mentioned previously, there is no app connectivity or remote control with the AirDoctor 3000. Instead, there are only physical touch buttons to control the device.
These buttons allow you to:
- Turn on/off negative ion generator
- Dim lights
- Turn on/off sleep mode
- Control the fan speed
- Turn on/off auto mode
Maintenance
Size & Dimensions
The AirDoctor 3000 is a medium sized air purifier. It’s lightweight and easy to carry around, thanks to handles, which were thoughtfully included by the manufacturer.
Here are the exact dimensions of the AirDoctor AD3000:
- Length – 8.5″
- Width – 16.0”
- Height – 24.0”
- Weight – 19 pounds
The AD3000 can cover 628 sq. ft. with a CADR of 373 CFMs. This is enough coverage for any medium sized room and some larger ones.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AirDoctor |
| Model | AD3000 |
| Width | 16.0″ |
| Height | 24.0″ |
| Weight | 19 pounds |
| Filters | Carbon, HEPA, Negative Ion |
| Wifi Compatible | No |
| Room Coverage | 628 sq. ft. |
| CADR | 373 cfm |
| Returns | Varies by retailer |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price | Check Price |
Should you buy the AirDoctor 3000?
I would recommend the AirDoctor 3000 if you’re looking for the following features:
- Medium coverage with fantastic performance: The AirDoctor 3000 had excellent performance in our tests reducing PM2.5 to 0.1 and PM10 to 0.2. Additionally, it removed 95.2% of airborne particulates. It can do this all in a 628 sq. ft. area with a CADR of 373 CFMs. For clean air in your kitchen, living room, or any other medium to large sized room, the AD3000 has it covered.
- Basic device that is easy to use: While it lacks remote connectivity, everything about the 3000 is designed to be simple. That makes it incredibly easy to use. The device is practically set up out of the box, the touch buttons are intuitive and maintenance is straightforward. What’s more, the device is easy to carry around, thanks to handles included on the side.
