CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Germ Guardian AC5250PT VS. IQAir HealthPro Plus

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Winner:

IQAir HealthPro Plus

Reasons to buy IQAir HealthPro Plus:

  • button icon Very powerful filtration system
  • button icon Wide room coverage of up to 1,125 Sq ft
  • button icon Eliminates smells and chemicals from the air
  • button icon Air filters last for a long time
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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 :

IQAir HealthPro Plus

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

IQAir HealthPro Plus

  • CHILD LOCK
  • OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
IQAir HealthPro Plus

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • CHILD LOCK
  • OZONE FREE
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COMPARISON – Germ Guardian AC5250PT VS. IQAir HealthPro Plus

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Uses a HyperHEPA Filtration system which is proven and certified to trap and remove almost all airborne pollutants (ultrafine) of size 0.003 microns in size at 99.97% efficiency

TIMER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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.

Yes

Features: (1) Time & Day Settings - set current time and day settings, (2) Automatic Timer ''Day-of-the-Week-Timer'' - deactivate Timer ON period on particular days of the week, (3) Timer ON / OFF (4) Speed Selection - it allows you to set fan speed for the Timer ON period.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
No

Yes

Yes, its room coverage is 1,125 Sq.ft

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

The V5 Cell Filter (F2) is strong enough to capture and remove Cigarette odor from your room

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

Room size coverage is 1125 Sq.ft and It Delivers up to 780 cfm while at the lowest setting which consumes 27 watts. But when set at the highest speed - it will consume 215 watts.

FIGHTS GERMS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

HyperHEPA filtration technology is tailored for superior airborne particle removal. It is the only air purifier that removes ultrafine particles by 90%

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Since it can trap and eliminate pollutants as small as 0.003 micron in size - it can easily capture and remove dust mites

REMOVES PET DANDER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

HyperHEPA filtration technology can capture and remove 99.97% of pet dander. So if you leave with pets, worry no more about Pet Dander

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

Is good at eliminating pollen before it enters the air you breathe. So if you have Asthma – this is the right air purifier for you.

REMOVES SMOKE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Reacts very well to smoke of all types; It could be smoke from the kitchen, bush fire or tobacco smoke

REMOVES MOLD

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Yes, it does remove mold effectively.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Traps and removes allergens by 99.97%. The HyperHEPA filter system is tailored to eliminate all sorts of allergens including ultra-fine particles that are smaller than 0.1 microns

QUIET OPERATION

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Has an average of 7% less sound across various fan speeds. It will operate quietly without reducing on its filter life and performance

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
No

Yes

You can wash or vacuum them to remove dust. The PreMax Pre-Filter traps large particles – so cleaning it once a week maintains the performance of the unit.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Air filters are well positioned at the back of the purifier making it very easy to remove and replace them.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

It monitors and purifies air every after a few minutes. That is why it is a medical grade air purifier.

SLEEP MODE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

No

WATTAGE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

27 Watts (on Fan Speed 1), 53 Watts (on Fan Speed 2) , 92 Watts (on Speed 3), 121 Watts (on Fan Speed 4) , 154 Watts (on Fan Speed 5) 215 Watts (on Fan Speed 6) and 1 Watt when the unit is on standby.

ENERGY STAR

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

It uses only 27 watts at lowest speed and 215 watt max at highest speed - thus save you lots of power.

IQAir HealthPro Plus

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

Sophisticated controls include: Programmable operating options, Filter-life monitoring, Color-coded lights

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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

The PreMax Filter Life LED - notifies you of the status of the PreMax filter while the HyperHEPA filter Life LED - notifies you on when to replace the HyperHEPA filter.

ECONOMICAL

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

Uses less power yet its air filters last longer so you won't spend any money soon buying air filters.

AFFORDABLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

No

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
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 is number one choice for allergy sufferers. It has received recognition for its ability to reduce allergens and other air contaminants

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
No

Yes

You can easily adjust fan speed, program the unit and set schedules with a remote control.

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

PreMax Filter: 18 Months & V5-Cell: 2 Years & HyperHEPA Filter: 4 Years

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
No

Yes

Features control panel keys that can be locked to prevent tampering with settings. You can easily lock or unlock the control panel keys by pressing both the MENU & ENTER Keys simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

OZONE FREE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
No

Yes

It does not emit off ozone gases and harmful chemicals to the environment – this makes it safe for every home.

IQAir HealthPro Plus

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

Tower design – fits in small spaces

Yes

Premium design with an EvenFlow Diffuser and a triple-seal technology which eliminates air leakage

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

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

Yes

16 x 15 x 28 inches

WEIGHT

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
IQAir HealthPro Plus
Yes

10.55 pounds

Yes

35 pounds

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