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Fellowes AeraMax 100 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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Fellowes AeraMax 100

Reasons to buy Fellowes AeraMax 100 :

  • button icon Clean air in rooms of up-to 200sq.ft.
  • button icon Certified asthma and allergy friendly.
  • button icon A 4-stage hospital-type filtration system.
  • button icon Detects air-quality & automatically adjusts fan-speed.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • SLEEP MODE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • 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
  • SLEEP MODE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Fellowes AeraMax 100 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features a True HEPA filter with antimicrobial treatment that helps to safely remove 99.97% of airborne-particles as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

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

TIMER

Fellowes AeraMax 100
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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a carbon-filter to capture and eliminate cigarette-odors, cooking-odors, smoke and household odors.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s designed to clean air within small-to-medium sized rooms ranging from 100-to-200 square foot. It also takes in polluted-air at the back and releases clean-air at the front.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

PlasmaTRUE Technology creates an ionized field to help safely remove germs. Additionally, AeraSafe Antimicrobial Treatment provides built-in protection against the growth of germs.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to safely remove 99.99% percent 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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its True HEPA filter can thoroughly remove up-to 99.995% of pet-dander hence making this device ideal for people living 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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The True HEPA filter helps to remove 99.99% of airborne particles including pollen and other allergens down to 0.3-microns.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Comes equipped with a carbon-filter that helps to capture and remove different types of smoke, odors and even captures large-particles within air.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe antimicrobial treatment can safely remove airborne-particles as small as 0.3-microns including mold-spores.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses a True HEPA filter & PlasmaTRUE technology to create an ionized field that helps to safely remove 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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when operating on lowest speed-setting and this makes it perfect for use in bedrooms and offices where maximum silence is required.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Fellowes AeraMax 100
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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a removable back-panel that facilitates for easy access to the carbon and HEPA filters so as to ensure easy filter-replacement.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses an AeraSmart-Sensor and Auto-mode to monitor air-quality and automatically adjust fan-speed to keep your room air purified at all times.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

When running on a low speed-setting, it consumes 5-Watts while on a high-speed setting it can consume 60-watts.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s Energy Star Certified for low power-consumption which implies that it will save you a lot of money on electricity bills annually.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a different controls and modes which include; AeraSmart-Sensor (Auto-mode), Aera+ Mode, PlasmaTRUE-Technology-mode, 3 fan-speeds and filter-change-indicator.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features a True HEPA and Carbon Filter Change-Indicator that turns red when it is time to replace any of the filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This is a low energy consumption device which implies that it will save you a lot of money on electricity-bills making it very economical.

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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s certified by the Asthma and allergy Foundation of America (AAFA-Certified) for preventing asthma and other related seasonal 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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Fellowes AeraMax 100
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

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The True HEPA filter should be replaced after 12-months while the carbon-filter should be replaced every 3-months so as to ensure optimum-performance.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s AHAM and UL certified for providing clean-air without producing harmful Ozone. This makes it safe to use in any home environment.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a slim, compact, tower design with an easy-to-use display-panel, built-in handle at the back and a simple stand at the bottom.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

8.5"L x 7.2"W x 27.2"H coupled with a white tower-body made of durable ABS-plastic. It also features air-inlets at the back and air-outlets at the front coupled with a base-stand.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Fellowes AeraMax 100
Winix 5500 2
Yes

9.24-pounds which make it very lightweight and easy to carry or move around the house.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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