Xiaomi
Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact
₹9,999
Philips
Philips AC2887/20
₹24,999
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right air purifier for your needs.
Price gap
₹15,000
Score gap
9 pts
Rating gap
0.1
Prices accurate as of 24/11/2025. Prices and availability on Amazon.in may change.
Editor's analysis
A hand-written take on how these two compare in the real world.
The Philips AC2887/20 at Rs 24,999 vs the Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact at Rs 9,999 is the biggest price gap in our air purifier lineup - Rs 15,000 separating a premium traditional purifier from a budget smart one. The Philips wins on coverage (79 vs 32 sq m), CADR (333 vs 260 m3/hr), and silence (20.5 vs 33 dB). But the Mi 4 Compact is the cheapest purifier with app control, voice assistant support, and OLED touch display - features the Rs 24,999 Philips completely lacks.
Round by round
How each product stacks up across the key dimensions.
Product A
Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact
3
wins
Product B
Philips AC2887/20
3
wins
₹9,999
₹24,999
4.4 / 5
4.3 / 5
86/100
95/100
Bestseller
Bestseller
260 m³/hr
333 m³/hr
32 sq m
79 sq m
Quick summary
The Philips AC2887/20 at Rs 24,999 vs the Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact at Rs 9,999 is the biggest price gap in our air purifier lineup - Rs 15,000 separating a premium traditional purifier f...
The Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact is the disruptive pick here. At Rs 9,999, it offers H13 HEPA filtration, full smart home integration, and app-based monitoring that the Rs 24,999 Philips cannot match in features. Buy the Philips only if you need its 79 sq m coverage for a large room - for everything else, the Mi 4 Compact delivers more feature value.
Side by side
Each pick at a glance, what they include and what they cost.
Xiaomi
CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
260 m³/hr
Coverage Area
32 sq m
Filter Type
True HEPA H13
Noise Level
33-62 dB
Philips
CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
333 m³/hr
Coverage Area
79 sq m
Filter Type
HEPA + Activated Carbon
Noise Level
20.5-49 dB
Prices accurate as of 24/11/2025. Prices and availability on Amazon.in may change.
What sets them apart
The decisions you are actually making when you pick one over the other.
The Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact is 60% more affordable, saving you ₹15,000. This is a significant price gap that could be a deciding factor.
The Philips AC2887/20 leads in cadr (clean air delivery rate) with 333 m³/hr compared to 260 m³/hr.
The Philips AC2887/20 leads in coverage area with 79 sq m compared to 32 sq m.
The Philips AC2887/20 is more efficient in noise level with 20.5-49 dB compared to 33-62 dB.
The Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact is more efficient in power consumption with 38W compared to 56W.
Spec sheet
Side-by-side numbers with subtle highlighting on the stronger value.
| Specification | Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact | Philips AC2887/20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹9,999 | ₹24,999 |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5(1,876) | 4.3 / 5(1,456) |
| CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) | 260 m³/hr | 333 m³/hr |
| Coverage Area | 32 sq m | 79 sq m |
| Filter Type | True HEPA H13 | HEPA + Activated Carbon |
| Noise Level | 33-62 dB | 20.5-49 dB |
| Power Consumption | 38W | 56W |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Dimensions | 250 x 250 x 450 mm | 360 x 240 x 558 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 7.7 kg |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value in that row.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Where each pick shines, and where you'll have to compromise.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your priorities, not the spec sheet.
Choose
Mi Air Purifier 4 Compact
If you want
Choose
Philips AC2887/20
If you want
Buying tip
The Mi 4 Compact's real-time particulate sensor feeds data to the Mi Home app, creating an air quality history for your home. This data helps you understand pollution patterns - like whether cooking or traffic hours spike PM2.5 the most. The Philips shows current PM2.5 on its screen but does not log historical data.
Ready to decide?
Quick answers
The Philips AC2887/20 was designed before smart features became standard in Indian air purifiers. Its premium goes to superior filtration hardware: larger filters, higher CADR, bigger coverage area, and a quieter motor. The Mi 4 Compact represents a newer generation that prioritizes smart connectivity alongside adequate (not premium) purification.
The Mi 4 Compact uses H13 True HEPA which captures 99.95% of particles at 0.1 microns - technically a higher grade than standard HEPA which captures 99.97% at 0.3 microns. In filtration quality per se, the Mi 4 Compact actually has a slight edge. The Philips wins on airflow volume and coverage, not filter quality.
Yes. The Mi Home app allows you to turn on the purifier, change fan speed, and check air quality from anywhere with internet. You can also set schedules and automate with other Xiaomi smart home devices. The Philips has no remote control capability at all.