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AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

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AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Reasons to buy AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier:

  • button icon Wide area coverage of 1, 560 sq. Ft
  • button icon Minimum Noise Level:22 dB, Maximum Noise Level:55 dB
  • button icon Low power consumption
  • button icon It automatically detects & eliminates air pollutants
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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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PERFORMANCE
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AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
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SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • ALEXA COMPATIBLE
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COMPARISON – AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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, Odor Reducing Carbon Filter and WINIX PlasmaWave Technology to filter 99.97% of air contaminants

TIMER

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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

QUIET OPERATION

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Is energy star certified.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

(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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

No

REMOTE CONTROL

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

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

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 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

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

14.8 X 14.8 X 22.8 Inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

24.7 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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