Germ Guardian AC5250PT-vs-Fellowes AeraMax 300

COMPARISON – Germ Guardian AC5250PT VS. Fellowes AeraMax 300

HEPA FILTER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

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.

TIMER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

FIGHTS GERMS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

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.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

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.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

Yes

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

REMOVES SMOKE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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

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.

REMOVES MOLD

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

Yes

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

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

Yes

Yes, it offers ultra quiet operation and this implies that it will work perfectly within bedrooms or offices where maximum silence is required.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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

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.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

SLEEP MODE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

Yes

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

ENERGY STAR

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

CONTROLS AND MODES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

Yes

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

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

AFFORDABLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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

Yes

This unit is certified by the Asthma and allergy Foundation of America (AAFA-Certified) for preventing asthma and other related seasonal allergies.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

REMOTE CONTROL

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

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.

CHILD LOCK

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

OZONE FREE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

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.

Fellowes AeraMax 300

DESIGN

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

Tower design – fits in small spaces

Yes

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

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

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

Yes

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

WEIGHT

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Fellowes AeraMax 300

Yes

10.55 pounds

Yes

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

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Germ Guardian AC5250PT TIMER SLEEP MODE
USABILITY	DRAW :
SAFETY	WINNER : Fellowes AeraMax 300 OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Germ Guardian AC5250PT VS. Fellowes AeraMax 300