Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a patented HEPAsilent-technology particle-filter that uses electrostatic and mechanical filtration to eliminate 99.97% of airborne-pollutants.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

The downloadable Blueair-Friend-App will let you choose when to you want the air-purifier to run and 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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s designed for use in large rooms with sizes 700sq.ft and 800sq.ft. Additionally, it’s AHAM-rated at 775sq.ft making it perfect for use in large living-rooms and bedrooms.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses an optional SmokeStop carbon activated filter to eliminate cigarette-odor and other VOCs (gases) within your house.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Designed for use in medium-to-large rooms between 700sq.ft and 800sq.ft. It also uses a SurroundAir-system that takes in air from the bottom and sides while releasing clean-air at the top and sides.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses particle-filter with HEPAsilent technology to capture 99.97% of airborne particles like; germs down to 0.1-microns.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its HEPAsilent-Particle-filter helps to capture 99.97% of airborne-particles down to 0.1-microns including; dust-mites. In fact, it has a Dust-CADR of 850m3 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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses particle-filter with HEPAsilent technology to capture and eliminate 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including pet-dander in-order to help you 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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its HEPAsilent-particle-filter helps to remove 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including pollen.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a SmokeStop-filter to create an extra-level of activated carbon filtration in-order to remove smoke from your 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

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses a particle-filter with HEPAsilent-technology to capture 99.97% of air airborne-pollutants including mold.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a HEPAsilent particle-filter that combines an electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration to effectively remove airborne allergens and pollutants.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It ensures whisper-quiet operation so as to allow you sleep easier without disruption. In fact, this device features whisper-silent filters that ensure maximum airflow.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device requires very little maintenance and changing its filters takes only seconds without requiring any complicated 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

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

You can add an optional Blueair Aware air monitor to allow this device to automatically monitor air-quality while sending updates in real-time to your phone so that can take necessary action.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

With Night-Mode scheduled, this device will be whisper silent and emit no light so that you can enjoy your sleep 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

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses 15-watts on speed-1, 60-watts on speed-2 and 100-watts on speed-3. This makes it very energy efficient and economical.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its Energy-star rated for low energy consumption specially when operating on speed 1 and 2.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

CONTROLS AND MODES

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a new flip-top display with different touch-controls and LED-indicators. In fact, it has 3 fan-speeds, Wi-Fi, filter-change-indicator and power-button.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a filter change indicator light that will alert you when it’s time to change the filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This unit is very economical because it uses only 15-watts on the lowest-speed-setting and 100-watts on the highest-speed-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

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses a patented HEPAsilent particle-filter to eliminate 99.97% of airborne-pollutants that cause asthma and other allergies.

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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device is compatible with Amazon-Alexa so as to facilitate for remote voice-control while at home. It’s even compatible with other smart-home-systems like; IFTTT.

REMOTE CONTROL

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It can be remotely controlled via the Blueair-Friend-app installed on your Smartphone but it requires connecting 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 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It is recommended to replace all filters every 6-months or depending on use and the air-quality of the area you live in.

Yes

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

CHILD LOCK

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a child-lock feature that can be set from the mobile-App in-order to ensure optimum safety in homes with kids and pets.

OZONE FREE

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This unit is certified by the California Air Resources Board for no ozone emissions.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

DESIGN

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a sleek, Swedish style, tower-shaped body with a new flip-top display featuring touch-controls and different LED-indicators. It also features a galvanized steel housing with powder-coated finish.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has dimensions of 26"H x 20"W x 13"D. It also features a tower-shaped-body with a new flip-top display featuring touch-controls.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a weight of 16kgs (31-Lbs) coupled with castors wheels which makes it easy to move around your house.

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	DRAW :
USABILITY	DRAW :
SAFETY	WINNER : Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Blueair Classic 605 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2