AeraMax 190 Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – AeraMax 190 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It has a True HEPA Filter with Antimicrobial Treatment that helps to Safely removes airborne particles like; Pollen, Germs & 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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s equipped with Carbon-filter that can capture cigarette-odors and other household-odors while capturing large-particles so that they don't enter the HEPA-Filter.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s designed to purify air in small-to-medium sized rooms of 200-to-400 square feet. It has inlet-vents on the sides and adjustable outlet-vents at the top.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It utilizes a True HEPA Filter with Antimicrobial Treatment to safely remove airborne particles like; Germs and other allergens in-order to keep your home safe.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a TrueHEPA filter to safely remove 99.995 percent of airborne particles including; dust-mites in order to keep your house clean.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a TrueHEPA filter to remove 99.995% of airborne particles including pet-dander. It also uses a Carbon filter capture and eliminate pet odor.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It can remove can safely remove 99% of pollen from your house using the integrated TrueHEPA filter. This helps to reduce allergens within air.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device uses a Carbon filter to capture and eliminate smoke including; cooking-smoke and cigarette-smoke in-order to keep your house smelling fresh.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s equipped with a TrueHEPA filter to safely remove airborne particles including; mold-spores and other allergens from your home or office.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Utilizes a True HEPA Filter with Antimicrobial Treatment to safely remove airborne particles like; Allergens thus making it perfect for use in homes with allergic-people.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This unit offers ultra-quiet performance even when running on the highest speed-setting. Additionally, on the lowest-setting you will be able to use it in the bedroom.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s equipped with easy to replace Carbon and True-HEPA filters that should be replaced every 6-months to ensure optimum performance.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features an AeraSmart Sensor that monitors air quality and automatically purifies air by adjusting the fan-speed to keep your air fresh.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses 42-watts of power and can be used anywhere because of its 120-voltage power consumption.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its Energy-Star certified because it uses only 42-watts of power thus saving you a lot of money on electricity-bills annually.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

CONTROLS AND MODES

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device features 4 fan-speed setting, an Aera+ Mode, Auto-mode, AeraSmart-Sensor and a user friendly touch screen display for easy control.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a filter status indicator that alerts you when it’s time to replace the filters so as to ensure optimum performance.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses only 42-watts at the highest speed-setting which makes it very economical even if it operates for 24-hours daily.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s somehow affordable compared to most advanced air-purifiers with similar specifications.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a True HEPA Filter with Antimicrobial Treatment to safely remove airborne particles like; Allergens which are the major causes of Asthma.

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOTE CONTROL

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

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

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its Carbon-Filter and True-HEPA-Filter should be replaced after 6-months of constant usage or depending on the air-quality-levels of the area your living in.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

CHILD LOCK

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

OZONE FREE

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Winix 5500 2

DESIGN

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device features a tower-design with adjustable-vents, built-in handle and user friendly touch screen display for easy control.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a size of: 20.5” H x 13.0” W x 7.1” D coupled with tower-shaped body with a high-impact plastic casing for optimum durability.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It weighs approximately 9.90-lbs which makes it lightweight while the integrated built-in handle makes it easier to carry and move around your home.

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 TIMER WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS SLEEP MODE
USABILITY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

AeraMax 190 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

Winix 5500 2