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Air Shield UV Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

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Air Shield UV Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Air Shield UV Air Purifier:

  • button icon 9-Stage Technological Air-Purifier.
  • button icon Covers rooms of up-to 800sq.ft.
  • button icon Auto detects germs, Dust & Odors.
  • button icon Long-lasting HEPA & 2 Washable-Filters.
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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
WINNER :

Air Shield UV Air Purifier

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
DRAW :
APPEARANCE
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COMPARISON – Air Shield UV Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a High-Performance HEPA Filter that is tested to effectively capture 99.97% of airborne-particles and as small as 0.3 microns.

Yes

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

TIMER

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device features a timer-function that will allow you to select the number of hours you want it to operate before 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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It designed for use in medium-to-large room sizes of up-to 800-Square-Foot. This actually makes it perfect for use in huge living-rooms and bedrooms.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

An Activated Carbon Filter will help to absorb cigarette-odor and other hazardous chemical fumes within 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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can clean air within medium-to-large rooms of up-to 865sq.ft. It also features a redesigned-front-cover that increases airflow coupled with an air-volume of 106cfm at the highest-fan-setting.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses Ultraviolet (UV) Light Irradiation to break down the molecular structure of airborne-germs. The HEPA Filter also helps to eliminate some harmful airborne-germs

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-Filter and Dual Photo Catalyst Nano-TiO2 Germicidal Sanitizers to suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms including dust-mites.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses Washable Electrostatic Dust Collector Plates to trap and eliminate pet dander and other harmful airborne particles and pollutants.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can remove 99.97% of pollen using an integrated HEPA-Filter and Washable Electrostatic Dust Collector Plates.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses Washable Electrostatic Dust Collector Plates coupled with Anion Continuous Negative Ion Generation Technology to remove smoke from 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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses Dual Photo Catalyst Nano-TiO2 Germicidal Sanitizers to suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms including mold and other household fungus.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-Filter and Ultraviolet (UV) Light Irradiation technology to eliminate 99.97% of allergens and airborne germs

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is very quiet and does a great job of cleaning air. In fact, it features a quiet-mode that facilitates for silent-operation at only 20dbs.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has a washable Pre-Filter that removes large airborne particles to extend life of other filters. It also features Washable Electrostatic Dust Collector Plates.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features easy-to-replace filters that can be accessed by removing the front-panel. In fact, you just need simple tools to replace the filters.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features an Auto-mode that works along with Air Pollution Sensors to monitor indoor pollution and then adjusts system performance to maximize air-cleansing.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a sleep/quiet-mode that ensures optimum-silence with only 20dbs of sound while providing optimum-performance. This makes the device perfect for use in bedrooms.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses only 80-watts on the highest fan-setting and a lesser wattage on the lowest fan-setting. This makes it very energy efficient and effective.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very energy-efficient because it uses only 80-watts at the highest fan-setting.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Air Shield UV Air Purifier

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It feature touch-button-controls located at the top-front section. It also features several modes which include; 4 fan-speeds, Auto-mode, Timer, Power and other modes, sensors and LED-indicators.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features Diagnostic Sensors that work along with LED-lights to alert you when it’s time to replace filters, UV-light or clean the collector grid.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its very economical because it consumes less-energy of about 80-watts at the highest fan-setting and even lesser-power when running on the lowest fan-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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very affordable considering its 9-Stage Advanced System and wide coverage area of 800sq.ft. In fact, it works better than most advanced air-purifier-brands on the market today.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is a must have for people suffering from asthma and other allergies because it features an 9-stage filtration-system that will eliminate all airborne pollutants.

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The HEPA-Filter, ultraviolet-light-bulb, Activated Carbon Filter and Germicidal Sanitizers can be replaced after 12-months of constant-usage. The Pre-filter and Electrostatic Dust Collector Plates are washable.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses UV-Light and other advanced-technologies to safely clean your room air without producing ozone-contaminants. This actually makes it ozone-free and environmentally friendly.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a classic, tower-shape with a nice-looking black-body with a stand and built-in handle for easy movement.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features dimensions of 12 x 12 x 24 inches coupled with a durable tower-shaped body made of ABS-plastic coupled with control at the top-front section.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Air Shield UV Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It weighs about 23-pounds which makes it a bit easy to carry and move from one room to another.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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