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Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

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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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Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier :

  • button icon Covers rooms of up-to 500sq.ft.
  • button icon Versatile HEPA style filter options.
  • button icon 3 fan-speeds with a 12-hour timer.
  • button icon Digital-display with touch button controls.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
WINNER :

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier

  • CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Comes with a HEPA Pure filter that captures 99% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns in-order to keep your house clean.

Yes

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

TIMER

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has a Pre-set timer/scheduler that allows you to select between 4, 8 and 12 hours of operation before the device shuts-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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can use an optional, Fresh Antimicrobial True HEPA Filter to trap and eliminate cigarette-odor. However, this filter is not included with the package and it’s sold separately.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can clean air in small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 500Sq.Ft every 30-minutes and also features a directional air-flow that allows it to act as a tower fan and air-filter at the same time.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a Pure True HEPA Filter to capture 99% of airborne-particles like germs from your home-environment.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses a Pure HEPA Filter to capture 99% of dust-mites and other airborne-particles down to 0.3-microns.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Can effectively capture and eliminate 99% of airborne-pollutants including pet-dander using an integrated Pure True HEPA Filter.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The Pure True HEPA Filter helps to eliminate 99% of airborne-particles including pollen in-order to keep your home fresh and clean.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses an optional Fresh True HEPA Filter to capture and eliminate smoke from your house. However, this filter is sold separately & isn’t included in the package.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Can trap and eliminate mold-spores and other airborne-pollutants at an efficiency of 99% so as to keep your house fresh.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Captures 99% of allergens and other airborne-particles down to 0.3-microns using an integrated Pure 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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses WhisperMax-Technology to emit a low-frequency noise referred to as pink-noise so as to ensure silent-operation at the lowest speed-setting.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features a washable Pre-Filter that captures large-particles in-order to extend the life of the Pure Hepa filter.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It comes with a standard HEPA-Pure Filter that is very easy to replace by simply removing the back-cover on the unit without needing any special-tools.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a sleep-mode that operates at lowest speed-setting using WhisperMax Technology in-order to ensure optimum-silence so that you can rest comfortably at night.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses 53-watts on the highest speed-setting and 30-watts at the lowest speed-setting making it very energy efficient.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very energy-efficient because it uses the same amount of electricity as a 50-Watts light bulb.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features button-control at the top which include; An Ionizer, Timer, Power, 3-speed-fan-speeds, Filter-life-indicators & a Light-up Power Display.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a Smart Filter Light indicator that will let you when it’s time to replace the HEPA-Pure filter.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very economical because it consumes less energy. In fact, it will use the same amount of power as a 50-Watt light-bulb.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It very affordable compared to other models with similar features. However, its price may vary depending on the store where you’re purchasing it from.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s ideal for asthmatic-people because it features a Pure True HEPA Filter that captures 99% of Allergens within your home.

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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Alen T500 HEPA 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

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The Pure True HEPA Filter should be replaced after 6-to-12 months of regular use so as to ensure optimum-performance.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Includes a locking control panel and child-safe vent guard which makes it safe for use in homes with kids or pets.

No

OZONE FREE

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features an Ozone Safe ionizer that produces negative ions in-order to clean air effectively without producing Ozone.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a portable tower-body featuring an LCD panel with intuitive controls coupled with a small-footprint, 2 unit-colors and 8 Designer-options available to complement your home-decor.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features dimensions of; 22"H x 6"W x 10" coupled with a metallic tower-shaped body with a built-in handle that makes it easy to move around.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Alen T500 HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It weighs only 9-lbs and this makes it very lightweight and easy move from room-to-room. Additionally, it has a compact-size and small-footprint.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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