CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus VS. Winix 5500 2

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus

Reasons to buy Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus :

  • button icon True medical grade HEPA filter
  • button icon 3 operation modes.
  • button icon Modern illuminating controls.
  • button icon Colour changing air quality indicator.
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PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
WINNER :

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus

  • CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

True medical grade HEPA filter with carbon weave technology integrates activated carbon with the fibres of the HEPA filter increasing the amount of activated carbon exposed to the air to provide superior removal of odours and harmful gases.

Yes

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

TIMER

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

1–7 hour timer.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit’s filtration system consists of a carbon filter that is well proven to get rid of odors.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Designed for people living in smaller spaces and offers everyday protection from indoor air pollutants

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The HEPA filter is good for fighting and cleaning out 99.97% of germs from a room.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The unit has got a pre filter that captures larger particles like 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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device’s filter is powerful enough to get rid of pet dander in a room.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is powerful enough to remove 99.97% of pollen that is brought about by flowers in the premises.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit has a filtration system that consists of a carbon filter whose job is to get rid and clean out smoke plus other associated fumes from the house.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Mold is a form of fungus that when lands on a damp spot in your home can produce spores which can easily be inhaled. This problem has been taken care of by this air purifier as it cleans 99.97% of the mold in your home.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The unit's true HEPA system is capable of removing and trapping 99.97% of allergens in the house preventing allergic attacks.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is capable of working quietly due to the help of its four fan speeds with fan number one being the quietest while delivering quality air.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier has got washable 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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device has an easy filter replacement.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a particle sensor with indicator base light which automatically detects airborne particles.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device comes with a sleep mode which can turned be turned on to have the fans at low speed and the light goes out.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

40 watts

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Energy Star approved.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Auto mode, manual mode, touchscreen controls

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Lights indicate exactly when you need to change filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Sleep mode efficiently clears the air of allergens and pollutants at a low fan speed – a cost-saving solution for air purification.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is safe and ideal for use by asthmatic and allergic people as it wipes and cleans out all the asthma triggers in the room while clearing the air in the room.

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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
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

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Replace every 8-12 months.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a child lock that puts into account safety measures.

No

OZONE FREE

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Ozone-free so you can breathe easier.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit has a sleek unique design

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

11 x 11 x 16.5 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate Plus
Winix 5500 2
Yes

21 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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