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Blueair Pro Air Purifier 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 Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Blueair Pro Air Purifier :

  • button icon Works in room-sizes of up-to 800sq.ft.
  • button icon It is Certified by Energy Star and CARB.
  • button icon A Sleek, Swedish design to fit into any room-area.
  • button icon High-efficiency pollution-removal and odor-control.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
USABILITY
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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 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses patented HEPAsilent-technology with particle filtration and electrostatic charge to capture 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 Air Purifier
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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s built for use in large rooms with sizes between 700sq.ft and 800sq.ft. In fact, it’s AHAM-rated at 780sq.ft hence making it ideal for use in large-rooms.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses an optional SmokeStop carbon activated filter to get rid of gaseous pollutants including; 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It should be used within medium-to-large rooms between 700sq.ft and 800sq.ft. It also uses a SurroundAir-system that takes in polluted-air from one side and releases clean-air on the other 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 Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a particle-filter coupled with HEPASilent-technology to capture 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses HEPASilent-Technology with particle-filtration and electrostatic-charge to captures 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a particle-filter with HEPASilent-technology to capture and 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses a HEPASilent-particle-filter to 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses an Optional, SmokeStop-filter to create an extra-level of activated carbon filtration so as to get rid of smoke within 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 Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses a particle-filter coupled with 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The HEPASilent particle-filter combines an electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration to effectively remove 99.97% of 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 Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with German Engineered fans that ensure an ultra-quiet yet powerful operation. In fact, its noise-level lies between 32-to-55 dBs which makes it very quiet even at the highest-speed-setting.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its filters are very easy to replace without needing any special tools to get the job done.

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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

There an optional Air-Intelligence-Module (AIM) that allows you to set the device to auto-mode. This module continuously tests the indoor air-quality and automatically adjusts the speed-setting.

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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device can be set at the lowest fan-speed in-order 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses 22-watts on lowest speed-setting and 170-watts on highest speed-setting.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is Energy-star rated for low energy consumption especially when running on lowest fan-speeds.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has a simple control-panel-display at the top featuring manual-controls for fan-speed, Led-indicators, Power-button on sides and an auto-mode activated by an optional 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with 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 Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very economical because it uses only 22-watts on the lowest-fan-speed and 170-watts on the highest-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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a patented HEPASilent particle-filter to destroy 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 Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is recommended to replace the filter every 6-months or depending on use and the 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 Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is certified by the California Air Resources Board for being ozone-free. It also features an internal-ionizer that ensures zero ozone emission.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a sleek, Swedish style and a tower-shaped body with a display-panel and manual-controls located at the top. It also features a white body-color with dark-grey grills

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features dimensions of 31"H x 20"W x 10"D. It also features a tower-shaped, galvanized steel housing with a powder coated finish.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Blueair Pro Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a weight of 21-kgs (46-lbs) coupled with castors wheels which makes it easy to move from room-to-room.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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