CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

AIRMEGA 300S VS. Winix 5500 2

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9.7
Winner:

AIRMEGA 300S

Reasons to buy AIRMEGA 300S:

  • button icon App-Enabled for iOS & android.
  • button icon Real-time air quality Monitoring.
  • button icon A Filter Life time indicator.
  • button icon For Large-rooms up-to 1,256Sq.Ft.
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Runners Up:

Winix 5500 2

Reasons to buy Winix 5500 2 :

  • button icon Best Bang For Your Buck
  • button icon Great Performance - Clears up Allergies
  • button icon Can filter farts and all bad odors
  • button icon It is a very solid unit - Durable
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

AIRMEGA 300S

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
DRAW :
SAFETY
WINNER :

AIRMEGA 300S

  • CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
AIRMEGA 300S

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • ALEXA COMPATIBLE
  • CHILD LOCK
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COMPARISON – AIRMEGA 300S VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses a True HEPA filter to capture and reduce up to 99.97 percent of particles in air including; pollen, pollutants and other allergens.

Yes

It uses a True HEPA Filter, Odor Reducing Carbon Filter and WINIX PlasmaWave Technology to filter 99.97% of air contaminants

TIMER

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its equipped with a Timer and Scheduler that will allow you to set it to operate for 1,2,4 or 8 hours before automatically shutting off.

Yes

The Set and Forget function allows you to time and schedule the machine - you don't have to worry about air quality when you're not at home.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its designed to clean air in rooms with sizes of up-to 1,256Sq.Ft thus making it a perfect appliance for use in large-rooms like; living-areas and bedrooms.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It combines Green True-HEPA filter technology with an activated-carbon filter to remove 99.97 percent of cigarette-odor and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from your home.

Yes

Uses its 3 stage air purification system to get rid of Cigarette Odor.The Coated Deodorization Carbon Filter reduces VOCs and household odors from cigarette smoking, cooking, and pet urine.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It purifies air in rooms with coverage of 1256-square-foot & open-areas on either side allow for a good flow of air to the filters.

Yes

Room coverage is 360 sq. ft. AHAM Verified & CADR Rating for Dust - 243 sq.ft, for Pollen - 246 Sq.ft, for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft

FIGHTS GERMS

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter that captures and reduces up to 99.97% of germs and other allergens within your home environment.

Yes

Its PlasmaWave technology creates Hydroxyl to neutralize germs, bacteria, VOCs, gases and odors

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a pre-filter to capture large dust particles and a True HEPA filter to reduce on any dust-mites that may have escaped the pre-filter.

Yes

These will be captured and eliminated by the True HEPA Filter because Dust mites are very small in size - about 0.3 microns in size.

REMOVES PET DANDER

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a combined activated-carbon and True HEPA filter to capture and eliminate up to 99.97% of pet-dander from your home.

Yes

The True HEPA filters will capture 99.97% of all airborne particles including pet dander that comes from your pets.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It also helps to trap and eliminate up-to 99.97% of pollen using a combined activated carbon and a True HEPA filter.

Yes

The True HEPA Filter will get rid of pollen thus save you from pollen related allergies such as flu, sneezing and blocked nose.

REMOVES SMOKE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

An activated-carbon and a True-HEPA filter can help capture up-to 99.97% smoke including; kitchen-smoke, cigarette-smoke and other fumes within your home.

Yes

Does not matter if the smoke is from the kitchen, cigarette or wild fire - Winix 5500-2's True HEPA Filter will trap and remove 99.97% of smoke.

REMOVES MOLD

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter that reduces up to 99.97 percent of mold and other particles as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It traps and captures 99.97% of allergens and other pollutants as small as 0.3-microns using a True HEPA filter.

Yes

The TrueHEPA filter traps 99.97% of Allergens that could make you sick thus make the environment you leave in safe.

QUIET OPERATION

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses an Ultra-quiet, Powerful Dual Suction system that ensures optimum air-purification results but with optimum silence.

Yes

The unit operates quietly while in auto mode - so you won't lose your sleep

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a washable, easy-to-clean pre-filter that captures large particles. So, this pre-filter should be cleaned basing on how much air it has processed.

Yes

Uses Washable Advanced Odor Control carbon filters which should be cleaned every after 14 days; these pre-filters are permanent.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Both the pre-filter and the combined activated carbon and a True HEPA filters can be easily replaced without needing any technical help.

Yes

All you have to do is to turn off the air filter before removing filters. After that - remove the front panel by pushing its upper edge and slowly pull forward.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a Smart-Mode feature to automatically adapt to its surroundings by adjusting fan-speeds basing on the room’s air quality.

Yes

Has SmartSensors that monitor air quality 24/7. So the moment contaminants get into the air you breathe, the unit will automatically increase fan speed to capture allergens.

SLEEP MODE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features sleep-mode that automatically turn-on to ensure silent-operation but with optimum-performance making it perfect for use in rooms that require optimum-silence.

Yes

You can easily press the Mode button on the control panel to select Sleep mode. You will see a LED ''Sleep'' light indicating Sleep mode is activated.

WATTAGE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses 66-watts at the highest speed-setting and lower-wattage at the lowest speed-setting which makes it very energy-efficient.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

All Airmega air-purifiers meet EPA ENERGY-STAR ratings. In fact, this unit will turn-off to conserve energy if it detects great air-quality within any room environment.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

AIRMEGA 300S

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It control-panel is located at the top with a power-button coupled a series of LED-indicators. It also features an Auto-mode, Sleep-mode, Smart-mode, Eco-mode and 4 fan-speeds.

Yes

(1) Auto Mode - enables auto operation .(2) Sleep Mode - once it's in the sleep mode, the Air Quality Indicator LED light is disabled and the fan speed is automatically set to LOW.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The air filter indicator tells you when the two Max2-filters need to be replaced & when the pre-filters need to be cleaned for maximum efficiency.

Yes

Has a filter replacement reminder which notifies you when it’s time to replace air filters.

ECONOMICAL

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

If the air-quality level remains good for 10-minutes, this device will automatically turn-off to conserve energy. Additionally, it only uses 66-watts at the highest speed-setting.

Yes

The unit is Energy Star Certified - it uses very little power to clean and filter air in your room. Its True HEPA filter & AOC Carbon Filter lasts up to 12 months and the Pre-filter is Permanent.

AFFORDABLE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes, it is one of the best affordable air purifiers on the market.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is a great way to ensure good air-quality if you have special needs like; asthma and other allergies.

Yes

The True HEPA filter and PlasmaWave Technology work hand-in-hand to break down allergens, odors, indoor pollutants, chemical vapors, dust, dust mites, pet dander and other related air contaminants

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It also works with Amazon Alexa for remote voice-control while at home.

No

REMOTE CONTROL

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses the Coway-IoCare mobile-app to facilitate for remote-control via your Smartphone. Additionally, this App is compatible with iOS and android devices.

Yes

Control this unit with a remote control. Things you can do with this remote control include; turning ON/OFF the unit, Enable Auto Mode and Increase Fan Speed.

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The Max2 filters should be replaced after 12-months of daily usage while the pre-filters can be cleaned and reinstalled to ensure optimum performance.

Yes

Both the Carbon filter and True HEPA filter last up to 12 months.

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a manual-mode that works along with a child lock option to ensure optimum-safety.

No

OZONE FREE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is ozone-free and will even send you reading for ozone if there are ozone-pollutants within your home.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

AIRMEGA 300S

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a contemporary, tower, box-shape that is space-saving coupled with 4 black-feet and a shiny white plastic body with controls at the top.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has dimensions of; 21.2"H x 13.6"W x 13.6"D for a space-saving design coupled with a white-plastic-body with controls on top and 4 black-feet at the bottom.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

AIRMEGA 300S
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It weighs about 21.4-lbs which makes it a bit heavy but can be moved around different rooms within your home.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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