CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Blueair PRO XL 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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Blueair PRO XL

Reasons to buy Blueair PRO XL :

  • button icon A Professional and sleek Swedish design.
  • button icon For large-rooms between 1000sq.ft and 1200sq.ft.
  • button icon HEPASilent Technology removes 99.97% of pollutants.
  • button icon German Engineered fans provide quiet & powerful operation.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Blueair PRO XL VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features patented HEPAsilent-technology with particle filtration and electrostatic charge 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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
No

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is designed for use in large-rooms with sizes between 1000sq.ft and 1200sq.ft. Likewise, it’s AHAM-rated at 1184sq.ft which makes it ideal for use in larger-rooms.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses an optional SmokeStop carbon activated filter to get rid of gaseous pollutants like cigarette-odor.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s designed to be used in larger-rooms between 1000sq.ft and 1200sq.ft. It also uses a SurroundAir-system which offers 5 air-changes per hour in different room-sizes.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The particle-filter uses HEPASilent-technology to capture 99.97% of airborne-pollutants 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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses HEPASilent-Technology with particle-filtration and electrostatic-charge to capture 99.97% of airborne-pollutants 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

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses a particle-filter with HEPASilent-technology to destroy 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including pet-dander.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its HEPASilent-particle-filter helps to trap and eliminate 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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

An Optional SmokeStop-filter creates an extra-level of activated carbon filtration in-order to get rid of smoke.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses HEPASilent-technology to eliminate 99.97% of air airborne-pollutants including mold.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its HEPASilent particle-filter combines an electrostatic-charge and mechanical-filtration to eliminate 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Pro works so silently on its lowest setting because its equipped with German Engineered fans that ensure an ultra-quiet yet powerful operation.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Blueair PRO XL
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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The filters are very easy to replace and the process doesn’t require using 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

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The integrated Air Intelligence Module (AIM) helps to automatically test particle and gas levels in your indoor air and adjust fan-speed to maintain a clean-air environment.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can be set at the lowest fan-speed so as to ensure whisper-quiet operation with dimmed lights.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses 33-watts on lowest speed-setting and 256-watts on highest speed-setting.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its Energy-star rated for low-energy consumption most especially when running on lowest fan-speed.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features a simple control-panel-display at the top with manual-controls for fan-speed, Led-indicators, a Power-button on sides and an auto-mode activated by an Air-Intelligence-Module (AIM).

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is a bit economical since it uses only 33-watts on the lowest-fan-speed.

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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The patented HEPASilent particle-filter helps to remove 99.97% of airborne-pollutants that cause asthma and other airborne-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 PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Blueair PRO XL
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

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s recommended to replace the filters every 6-months or depending on the usage and air-quality of your environment.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is certified by the California Air Resources Board for not producing ozone. It even has an internal-ionizer that ensures zero-ozone emission.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a Professional, sleek and Swedish design coupled with a tower-shaped body with a display-panel and manual-controls located at the top.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features dimensions of 44"H x 20"W x 10"D. It also features a tower-shaped, galvanized steel housing with a powder coated finish coupled with a white body-color with dark-grey grills.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Blueair PRO XL
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a weight of 32-kgs (71-lbs) which makes it a bit heavy to carry and move from room-to-room.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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