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Fellowes AeraMax 300 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 300

Reasons to buy Fellowes AeraMax 300 :

  • button icon It is ideal for allergy and asthma sufferers.
  • button icon True-HEPA with AeraSafe Antimicrobial Treatment.
  • button icon 4-stage filtration system that captures 99.97% of airborne particles.
  • button icon Perfect for use in large-sized rooms of 300-to-600 square feet.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • SLEEP MODE
USABILITY
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Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • SLEEP MODE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Fellowes AeraMax 300 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is equipped with a True HEPA Filter that helps to safely remove up-to 99.995% 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 300
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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is recommended for use in large sized rooms of about 300 to 600 square feet.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to safely remove 99.995% of airborne particles including; cigarette-smoke and other types of smoke that caused by cooking.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air-purifier is designed to clean air within medium-to-large sized rooms ranging from 300 to 600 square feet. It also circulates clean-air upwards.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The PlasmaTRUE Technology creates an ionized field to help safely remove germs and other airborne pollutants.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses the True HEPA Filter to safely remove 99.99% percent of airborne particles including dust mites which are problem in most homes.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air-purifier uses True HEPA filter to thoroughly remove up to 99.995% of pet-dander. Ideal for people who leave 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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to thoroughly remove 99.99% of airborne particles including pollen and other allergens.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is equipped with an advanced carbon filter that helps to capture cooking-odor and cigarette-smoke. So, this air-purifier is capable of removing smoke from kitchens.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to completely remove any mold spores within your house up-to 0.3 microns.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses the True HEPA filter & PlasmaTRUE technology to create an ionized field that helps to safely remove airborne pollutants including allergens.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Yes, it offers ultra quiet operation and this implies that it will work perfectly within bedrooms or 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 300
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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device features a side drawer with a built-in handle for easy access to the carbon and HEPA filters to facilitate for 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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses an AeraSmart Sensor to monitor air-quality and then automatically adjusts the 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 300
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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

At a low speed setting, it consumes 6-Watts while on a turbo-speed setting it can consume 86-watts.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air-purifier is Energy Star Certified for low power-consumption and this 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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Feature several controls and modes that can be manually adjusted to 4 fan speed setting of low, medium, high and turbo.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a True HEPA and Carbon Filter Change Indicator that turns red when it is time to replace the filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its Energy Star Certified for low energy consumption which implies that it will save you a lot of money on electricity bills monthly or annually.

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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Yes, It is very affordable compared to other brands in its range. So, if you’re looking for a more affordable and high-performance air-purifier, purchase it.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is 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 300
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Fellowes AeraMax 300
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 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

A True HEPA filter that can work for up to 12-months before requiring a replacement while the carbon-filer can last for up to 3-months.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), California Air Resource Board (CARB) and UL for producing clean-air without affecting the Ozone-layer.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device features a simple platform design and body which can be placed anywhere within your house for great air purification results.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit features dimensions of 8.1 x 16 x 25.1 inches coupled with a simple tower-body for optimum air-purification.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Fellowes AeraMax 300
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It weighs only 12.5 pounds and this makes it easy to carry and move around your house.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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