Philips Fresh Air Mask ACM066/01
Stylish N95 Quality Mask...…
20/10/2021 05:22
Sharing my experience with Philips Fresh Air Mask from 7 different days of use...
First impressions: Well packaged box - premium feel; contents deemed top quality. But will fan/battery get in the way?
Pros: Good breathability, cool feel; N95 filtration; spacious; stylish.
Cons: Short fan usage time, charging inconvenience; unwieldy to store; weighs a bit; costly filters.
Improvement ideas: longer battery life; proximity sensor to conserve power; zippered mask sleeve to keep out dust.
Various scenarios tested: travel on bus/train; casual/brisk walks; aircon and fan-/naturally-cooled spaces; cool/hot and humid weather.
Observations:
◇ Mask cover fit is snug but coverage just touches chin. Can't assess if filter gives good seal, plus hidden nose clip hard to set right.
◇ Took a few wears to get used to. Redness behind ears - adjusted ear straps; marks seen on nose/cheekbone area – can’t be helped?
◇ No warm exhaled breath felt, cool feel inside; nearly no fogging of glasses (unless ambient air is too cold)
◇ Found medium fan speed optimal, noise level ok; battery lasted 2.5 hours.
◇ Continuous wear from 20 mins to 2.25 hours with fan on - very comfy, not bothered. But when fan goes off, the “coolness” will be missed, especially when outdoors! Best to keep a spare paper mask handy when going out.
*Notes from an asthmatic*
My opinion is clean air, good breathability with this mask can help avert triggers of asthma attack.
Have worn it once with fan off for 1 whole hour, hurrying from place to place - found it not so bearable as thick mask cover material and weight became a bother. Swapping out air mask for a paper one did bring immediate relief.
I wasn’t suffocating though, no need for blue puff; but I do know when to call it quits.
Huge lesson learned - you need the fan working!
Conclusions:
◇ I would recommend this mask for casual wear only.
◇ Affordability of this fashionable and high quality N95 mask, plus high maintenance cost, needs to be well considered.
◇ Daily use can become a chore – need to charge battery in advance, meddle with filter regularly; no good way to store when mask removed for meals; worry of fan stopping.
◇ When hazy weather comes, this mask will surely be handy.
Digitalman
Singapore , Singapur
Age: 60
Gender: Female