CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. Germ Guardian AC5250PT

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Winner:

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Reasons to buy Coway AP 1216L Tower:

  • button icon Tower pollution sensor communicates indoor air quality in real-time.
  • button icon Fan speeds available in Auto, 1, 2, 3 modes
  • button icon Filter replacement indicator
  • button icon 4 Stage Filtration System
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Runners Up:

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Reasons to buy Germ Guardian AC5250PT :

  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Ideal for allergic people
  • button icon Great for pet households
  • button icon Effective on litter box odors & other weird odors
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Coway AP 1216L Tower

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
USABILITY
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SAFETY
WINNER :

Coway AP 1216L Tower

  • OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE
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Coway AP 1216L Tower

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • OZONE FREE
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COMPARISON – Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. Germ Guardian AC5250PT

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Has a True hepa filter – powerful enough to eliminate up to 99.97% of particles as tiny as 0.3 microns. Works along with Pre-filter, Deodorization filter and Vital Ion for maximum clean up.

Yes

HEPA Filter that captures and removes up to 99.97% of allergens and other particles as small as 0.3-microns such as household dust, pet-dander, mold-spores and plant-pollens.

TIMER

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Timer function – can be preset to run for 1, 4, 8 or 12 hours before it automatically switches off on it’s off. Switches off after 30 minutes if pollution is not detected to save energy.

Yes

Comes with an inbuilt-timer that can be set from 1-to-8 hours depending on how long you want this device to purify your room air before it shuts down.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Cleans large rooms within coverage of 330 square feet. Made for homes and offices with large spaces with this range.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Removes cigarette odor plus other smells indoors. Makes indoor air fresh and comfortable in living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

Yes

Uses an activated charcoal filter to capture and eliminate common odors including cigarette smoke odors.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Room size coverage of 330 square feet – has a CADR of 262 pollen, 235 dust and 213 cubic feet of smoke.

Yes

Room coverage is up to “180Sq.ft.” CARD rating; CADR Smoke - 116, CADR Pollen 128, CADR Dust - 126

FIGHTS GERMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Fights disease causing germs – destroys bacteria, viruses and other germs to a tiny size of 0.3 microns in spaces within its reach.

Yes

Uses optional UV-C light technology that works along with Titanium Dioxide to eliminate airborne germs like; staph, influenza, pneumonia and rhinovirus

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Destroys dust mites hidden in carpets. Dust mites can trigger allergies like cough, respiratory congestion flu and body irritation.

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to capture and remove up to 99.97% of dust mites. Additionally, it also features a Pre-filter that helps to capture large dust particles.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Cleans dead skins, hairs and other pet dander. Improves on the relationship among pets and their best friends.

Yes

Uses a Pre-filter with an activated carbon layer to capture and remove pet-odors within your home hence making it a perfect appliance for pet-owners.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Gets rid of every kind of pollen. Pollen falls from plants like grass and trees. Harmful when inhaled by people.

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to trap and eliminate pollen and other allergy-triggers within your home.

REMOVES SMOKE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Removes all forms of smoke – cigarette, wildfires and indoor fire places. Saves your lungs from smoke related discomfort and illnesses.

Yes

Uses an integrated Pre-filter and Charcoal-filter to trap and eliminate cooking-smoke, cigarette-smoke and other types of smoke that may accumulate within your home

REMOVES MOLD

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Removes fungal mold – humidity and wet places produce mold. Mold leads to skin irritation if un removed from indoors.

Yes

Uses a Hepa-Filter to capture up to 99.97% of allergens including mold. It also uses Pet Pure which is an antimicrobial agent added to the filter to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the filter.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Traps allergens using 4 stage filtration systems. Captures 99.97% of large and small allergens of all kinds to a size of 0.3 microns.

Yes

Uses a Hepa-Filter to remove 99.97% of allergens and other particles 0.3 microns from your home. This actually makes it a perfect home-appliance for allergy sufferers.

QUIET OPERATION

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Operates quietly. Has a minimum noise level of only 21 db – whisper quiet up to 52 db maximum noise level.

Yes

Operates quietly even when operating at the highest speed-setting. Also features an ultra-quiet sleep mode that operates at the lowest setting to provide you with optimum peace when sleeping.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Indicates to alert uses to wash pre-filters. Thus easy to maintain pre-filters effectiveness.

No

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Open the device, remove the filters and then replace with new filters. Close device and power it on.

Yes

Features easy-to-change filters that will need to be replaced after 6-to-8 months or depending on the use of the product. In fact, these 3 filters can be easily accessed by pressing a lock and release button

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Air quality pollution sensor – colored LED communicates air quality in real time. Informs users of quality of their indoor air every minute daily.

Yes

Features an auto-mode that automatically captures and eliminates 99.97% of dust and allergens as small as 0.3-microns.

SLEEP MODE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

Yes

Features an ultra-quiet sleep mode uses the lowest speed-setting in-order to ensure optimum silence when you’re sleeping at night.

WATTAGE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Air purifier consumes only 49.3 watts at high speed levels.

Yes

Uses 63-watts when operating on the highest speed-setting and it use 33-watts when running on the lowest speed setting.

ENERGY STAR

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Has been certified by Energy star – confirmation that it saves energy and your bills will not be alarming.

Yes

Energy Star Certified because it meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US-EPA

Coway AP 1216L Tower

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Constructed with a number of controls and modes that make it effective. Has an Eco mode to save energy, Auto mode and 3 fan speeds

Yes

Controls include: A timer-set button, UV-C ON/OFF Button, Fan-speed button, Power on/off button and a filter-reset button. Modes include; the fan-speed mode, UV-C mode and ultra-quiet sleep mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Filter life time replacement indicator – notifies you when it’s about time to replace the filters. No room for guesswork.

Yes

Features a filter replacement reminder that alerts you when it’s time to replace the filters. However, its only one single filter that needs to be replaced every 6-8 months

ECONOMICAL

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Very economical – has an Eco mode and energy star certified. Saves energy by automatically powering off when no airborne particles detected.

Yes

Uses less energy even with long-hours of performance and it is also very affordable.

AFFORDABLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Priced below $200

Yes

It is very affordable compared to most air-purifier models within its range.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Removes 99.97% of allergy causing components. Saves asthmatic people from steam inhalers by eliminating germs, dust mites, allergens, smoke, mold, pollen etc.

Yes

It is perfect for allergy sufferers including Asthmatic People because of its UV-C light technology that works with Titanium Dioxide to reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, germs and mold-spores

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Pre-filter is permanent because it is washable. Hepa filter has a long life span.

Yes

All the filters in this device require a replacement every 6-to-8 months

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

OZONE FREE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

N/A

No

Coway AP 1216L Tower

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Built with sleek tower design – suitable for middle sized spaces and suits every interior decor.

Yes

Tower design – fits in small spaces

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

10.7 x 10.5 x 32.7 inches

Yes

28-inch tall with a small footprint coupled with a lightweight body

WEIGHT

Coway AP 1216L Tower
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

13.9 pounds

Yes

10.55 pounds

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