CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Blueair Classic 205 VS. Winix 5500 2

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Blueair Classic 205

Reasons to buy Blueair Classic 205:

  • button icon Wi-Fi enabled & Amazon Alexa compatible.
  • button icon Battles allergies, asthma & hay-fever.
  • button icon Removes odors & smoke caused by wildfires.
  • button icon Whisper-quiet operation without disruption.
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY
WINNER :

Blueair Classic 205

  • ALEXA COMPATIBLE
SAFETY
WINNER :

Blueair Classic 205

  • CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Blueair Classic 205 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a patented HEPAsilent technology filter that uses electrostatic and mechanical filtration to remove airborne-irritants that cause allergies.

Yes

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

TIMER

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

You can use the Blueair-Friend-App to choose when to you want your air purifier to run on any given speed.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses an optional SmokeStop carbon activated filter to remove cigarette-odor and other VOCs (gases) from your house in-order to provide you with fresh air.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It designed for use in small-to-medium rooms between 200sq.Ft. and 300sq.ft. It also features air-outlets at the front & air-inlets at the back section.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses patented HEPAsilent technology to capture 99.97% of airborne particles like; germs with sizes of up to 0.1-microns in-order to provide clean-air.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPAsilent-filter to capture 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1-microns including; dust-mites. In fact, it has a Dust-CADR of 340m3 per hour.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses patented HEPAsilent technology to quietly capture 99.97% of airborne particles including pet-dander so that you can live comfortably with pets.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-filter to quietly remove 99.97% of airborne-pollutants like; pollen thus reducing on allergic-cases within your home.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a SmokeStop-filter that provides an extra-level of activated carbon filtration so as to remove smoke within your house and other VOCs (gases).

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses HEPAsilent technology to capture 99.97% of air airborne pollutants including mold. In fact, with regular use of this device you won’t see any mold.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses HEPAsilent technology which combines an electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration to effectively trap and remove airborne irritants that cause allergies and hay fever.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features whisper quiet operation in-order to allow you sleep easier without disruption. In fact, this unit features whisper-silent filters that ensure high airflow efficiency.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The filters are very easy to replace but you should remember to always turn-off/disconnect the unit from the power-supply before changing 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

Blueair Classic 205
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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a Night-Mode that allows it to operate silently without emitting any light thus making it perfect unit for use when sleeping or reading.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses 20-watts on speed-1, 60-watts on speed-2 and 80-watts on speed-3. This actually makes it very energy efficient and economical.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its Energy-star rated for best in class energy-efficiency because it uses between 20-to-80 watts when under operation.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device features touch buttons on the control panel located under the flip-up lid but you can also remotely control it via the Blueair-Friend Mobile-app.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a filter-replacement-reminder that lights orange to let you that it’s time to change filters. You can reset it by pressing down for 5-seconds.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very economical because it uses 20-watts on the lowest-speed and 80-watts on the highest-speed. Its even Energy Star rated for saving power.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s affordable compared to other air-purifier brand with similar advanced features. In fact, it will work perfectly for people on budget.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses patented HEPAsilent technology to capture 99.97% of airborne particles that cause asthma and other allergies which makes it perfect for use by asthmatic-people.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s compatible with Amazon-Alexa in-order to facilitate for remote voice-control while at home. Its also compatible with other smart-home-systems like; IFTTT.

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device can be remotely controlled via the Blueair Friend app installed on your Smartphone but you need to connect both devices on a Wi-Fi network.

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

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

According to the manufacturer, both HEPA and SmokeStop filters should be replaced after 6-months of usage or depending on the air-quality of your region.

Yes

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

Blueair Classic 205

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a child-lock feature that regulates your ability to control the air purifier unit via the control panel.

No

OZONE FREE

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its certified by the California Air Resources Board for ozone-free emissions. This implies that it won’t give-off any gases that affect the ozone when operating.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Blueair Classic 205

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its features a tower-design with a white/grey gloss finish to the outside of its steel frame. Additionally, it’s impact-resistant and can be easily wiped clean.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features dimensions of 21-H x 17-W x 8-D inches. (533 x 432 x 209 mm). It also features a tower-design with control-buttons hidden under a lid.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Blueair Classic 205
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a weight of 10kgs (22-lbs) and this makes it easy to move around your house to achieve great air-purification results.

Yes

15.4 lbs

Overall Winner

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