AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5300 2

COMPARISON – AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5300 2

HEPA FILTER

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Uses a True HEPA air filtration system to remove 99.97% of air contaminants. Its Max2 filter is a combination of activated carbon & True HEPA filter

Yes

It uses a True-HEPA filter which captures up to 99.97% of airborne particles that pollute the air you breath while indoors.

TIMER

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Has a Timer and Scheduler. You can use Coway mobile application to program the purifier. Airmega will always remember the settings on the mobile app

Yes

Yes, Via the control panel you will see a Timer button that you can press to select a desired length of time.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Room coverage is 1560 sq.ft. It is the best for large rooms. It will also clean air in other rooms including the kitchen.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Can get rid of all strong odors including cigarette smoke & smell. This unit is designed to keep your indoor air cleaner.

Yes

It will eliminate cigarette odor & smoke using both the PlasmaWave Technology and a True HEPA filter to capture up to 99.97% of cigarette smoke.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Covers a room size of up to 1560 Sq.ft. So any room size within that rage can be covered.

Yes

Its room coverage is 360 sq.ft While its Air flow CADR rating for Dust - is 243 Sq.ft, Pollen - 246 Sq.ft and for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft.

FIGHTS GERMS

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

It combines Max2 filter, True HEPA filter and carbon filter to trap and eliminate germs.

Yes

PlasmaWave technology creates Hydroxyls which neutralize bacteria and germs that could make you sick.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Eliminates dust mites. Dust mites can hide in carpets where most of the dirt is found.

Yes

The True HEPA filter will trap all air pollutants of size 0.3 microns and dust mites are of this size.

REMOVES PET DANDER

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

It gets rid of pet dander easily - thus improve the relationship between you and your pet.

Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to remove pet dander & far which makes it perfect for use in homes with Allergic & Asthmatic people.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Is smart enough to detect and remove pollen.When you breathe in pollen-heavy air, you may get reactions such as; Sneezing, Nasal congestion and Runny nose.

Yes

It can capture and remove 99.97% of pollen from indoor air thus making it safe to breathe.

REMOVES SMOKE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Removes any type of smoke from the house thus make the air cleaner and safer to breathe. The smoke could be from the kitchen or cigarette

Yes

It uses a 3 Stage Air Purification system with a coated carbon filter that reduces smoke, household odors from the kitchen, pets odor and VOCs.

REMOVES MOLD

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Captures and removes mold. Mold is a form of fungus - Being exposed to a moldy environment can cause health issues such as: Nasal stuffiness, eye irritation..etc

Yes

The integrated True HEPA Filter is very effective at removing mold spores by 99.97% success.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

The combination of Max2 True HEPA Filter with a carbon filter ensures that 99.97% of allergens and germs are removed from the air.

Yes

It traps allergens by 99.97% success using its effective True HEPA Filtration system hence making air in your indoor environment safe to breathe.

QUIET OPERATION

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Operates quietly yet effectively. Its Minimum noise level is 22 dB while its Maximum noise level is 55 dB.

Yes

Once in low level setting, this unit will operate quietly letting you sleep peacefully or enjoy your private time without getting interrupted by noise.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Pre-filters can be washed once they get dirty. You will see the alert for cleaning pre-filters.

Yes

Pre-filters should be cleaned once every 2 weeks in-order to achieve optimum air purification results.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Open the device on the sides; remove that Max2 Air Filter once it requires replacement – then close the machine

Yes

Yes, it’s very easy to replace the filters of this device in just 5-minutes.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Is very smart and sensitive to air contaminants. When in sleep mode, the sensors will be on guard waiting for any pollutants.

Yes

The Smart Sensors will always monitor air quality in your room and even various LED-lights will be displayed showing the air-quality within your room.

SLEEP MODE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Has an automatic sleep mode feature which detects clean air in the room - thus put the device to a sleep mode.

Yes

Yes, it has a sleep mode which helps to save energy but the SmartSensor will always be alert in-order to purify air when necessary.

WATTAGE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Uses 64 watts, however when it’s on standby, it consumes 0.2 watts (so your power bills won't skyrocket). Source:- Energystar.gov;

Yes

The wattage changes as you increase motor or fan speed. For example at Speed-1 uses 14-watts, Speed-2 uses 34-watts, Speed-3 uses 70-watts, Speed-4 uses 128-watts.

ENERGY STAR

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Is energy star certified.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified which makes it is a very economical appliance.

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CONTROLS AND MODES

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Comes with various controls and modes that determine its functionality. It features AUTO mode, ECO mode and a SLEEP mode which is fully automatic.

Yes

It has various control-modes which include; Auto Mode, Sleep Mode and Turbo Mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Connect the unit with your phone using Coway Mobile Application - It will always send filter replacement reminders to your phone

Yes

The filter replacement function will notify you when it is time to make filter replacement. However, the True HEPA filter is replaceable while the Pre-filter is permanent.

ECONOMICAL

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

It is energy star certified - you won't burn money on power bills even when the unit operates 24hrs/7 days a week.

Yes

It is Energy Star Certified whereby it can run for 7 days and 12 hours per day but with limited power consumption.

AFFORDABLE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Yes, it costs less than $200 which puts it among the best affordable air purifiers on the market.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

It removes 99.97% of air pollutants. You won’t find any use for steam inhalers any more once you have AirMega in your house.

Yes

Yes, it is good for people with Asthma because it eliminates 99.97% of air pollutants such as allergens, dust, pollen, smoke and dust mites.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Can be controlled with Alexa Voice Control Device. However, if you don’t have Alexa, download the Coway Mobile app to enable you gain control with a Smartphone

REMOTE CONTROL

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Can be controlled with Coway mobile app which is available for both ios & Android smart phones

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

The life span of Airmega's filter is 12 months . However the life span of Max2 filter is highly determined on how often you use the unit.

Yes

You should change both the True HEPA filter & Carbon filter after 12 months (1 year). The filter replacement reminder will let you know.

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CHILD LOCK

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

OZONE FREE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Comes with various controls and modes that determine its functionality. It features AUTO mode, ECO mode and a SLEEP mode which is fully automatic.

Yes

It is Ozone free and does not emit any harmful gases when under operation.

DESIGN

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Compact and premium design – it will fit in a small space within your room.

Yes

It features a nice-looking, contemporary design that adds beauty and style to your bedroom, sitting-room, dining or office.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

14.8 X 14.8 X 22.8 Inches

Yes

It features dimensions of 14.9in (W) x 7.8in (D) x 23.6in (H). Additionally, the controls are on top while air-vents are on the sides.

WEIGHT

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

24.7 pounds

Yes

This device weighs only 17.6-lbs which makes it very lightweight and portable enough to carry around your home.

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY	WINNER : AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier ALEXA COMPATIBLE REMOTE CONTROL
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APPEARANCE	DRAW :

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5300 2