CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Blueair Classic 48oi VS. Winix 5500 2

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Blueair Classic 48oi

Reasons to buy Blueair Classic 48oi:

  • button icon Ideal for Medium to Large Rooms
  • button icon DualProtection Filters for relief from Allergies
  • button icon Easy to control - Wi-fi enable through Blue-air friend app
  • button icon Alexa compatible
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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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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Blueair Classic 48oi

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
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SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Blueair Classic 48oi

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • ALEXA COMPATIBLE
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COMPARISON – Blueair Classic 48oi VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

True hepa mechanical filtration system – removes 99.97% of all airborne pollutants down to 0.1 sizes. Teams up with activated coconut carbon filters for thorough freshness.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses Blue-air friend app to schedule timer. Set the timer that suits your schedule. You can operate and monitor it from wherever you are.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

400 square feet with AHAM rated at 434 square feet. Suitable for medium to large sized rooms like living rooms, offices, bedrooms and kitchens.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Removes cigarette, pets, perfume odors etc. Clears odors in the air and freshens it. Enjoy comfortable breathing and stay.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a room size of 400 square feet. Airflow covers this entire range without missing a spot.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Fights germs down to a size of .005-.1um – captures bacteria and viruses from food, dirty floors and air. No room for germ causing illnesses.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Eliminates dust mites – captures every size as little as 0.03-1000um of dust mites. delivers you from constant allergies caused by 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

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Easily removes pet dander – skin flecks and hairs that fall off pets. Improves relationship between you and your 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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Gets rid of pollen indoors – fine powdery grains of plants. Causes adverse immune reaction when inhaled.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Filters all kinds of smoke in air – cigarette, fireplace, stove and wildfire smoke. Uses Hepa silent technology to filter smoke to the size of .005 – 1um particles.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Removes mold common in humid, damp and damp areas. Un removed indoor mold will cause nasal congestion, inflame the airways, cough, chest tightness etc.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Traps allergens with dual filtration filters. Created to get rid of various sizes of allergy causing particles. Reduces on chances on asthmatic attacks by 99.97%.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Minimum noise level of 32 decibels. Provides a whisper quiet operation

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Pre-filters can be cleaned once dirty. Dry it before reusing it.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Unlock the air purifier and take out the filter after powering it off. Cautiously replace with new filters and close device. Restart device to purify indoor air.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Air quality sensor – automatically monitors the air quality in actual time. Will adjust the speed of the fan according to air quality once set to Auto mode. Measures PM2.5 and VOC levels then shows them on a digital control panel.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Blue-air friend app schedules night mode. Emits no light and lowers the noise level for whisper silent cleaning.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Lowest level is 15 and maximum of 90 watts

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Rated by energy star – consumes the standard amount of power and saves energy.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Blueair Classic 48oi

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Built with some controls and modes that make it successful. Has a sleep mode, Auto mode, wi-fi enable and Alexa compatible, 3 fan speeds and easy to use control panel.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Filter change indicator – eliminates speculation. Starts indicating nonstop once either filter require replacement.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Cheap to maintain overtime – energy star rated. The power bills will not become alarming regardless of use.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Dual protection filters ideal for asthmatic people. Eliminates dust, pollen, dander, smoke etc that trigger allergy.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Works with Alexa – you can add your personal voice control and combine with Alexa device

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Remote control through Blue-air friend app. Download onto your Smartphone. Remote control from where ever you are. Lets you schedule, monitor and view.

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 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Both filters should be replaced approximately after 6 months. Can be recycled. Replacement varies according to use and air quality.

Yes

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

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Ozone free – has been certified by California Air Resources Board. Will not emit ozone.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Compact and durable steel body – constructed with quality sleek material to last the test of time and match other interior components.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

15.5 x 25 x 28.4 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Blueair Classic 48oi
Winix 5500 2
Yes

42.9 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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