Coway AP 1216L Tower-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

It uses a True HEPA Filter, Odor Reducing Carbon Filter and WINIX PlasmaWave Technology to filter 99.97% of air contaminants

TIMER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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 360 sq. ft. AHAM Verified & CADR Rating for Dust - 243 sq.ft, for Pollen - 246 Sq.ft, for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft

FIGHTS GERMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

The TrueHEPA filter traps 99.97% of Allergens that could make you sick thus make the environment you leave in safe.

QUIET OPERATION

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

Uses Washable Advanced Odor Control carbon filters which should be cleaned every after 14 days; these pre-filters are permanent.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Air purifier consumes only 49.3 watts at high speed levels.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

CONTROLS AND MODES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

(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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Priced below $200

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

REMOTE CONTROL

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

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

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

CHILD LOCK

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

OZONE FREE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

DESIGN

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

10.7 x 10.5 x 32.7 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Coway AP 1216L Tower

Winix 5500 2

Yes

13.9 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	DRAW :
USABILITY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY	DRAW :
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. Winix 5500 2

Winix 5500 2