CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Germ Guardian AC5250PT 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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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 :

Winix 5500 2

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • OZONE FREE
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COMPARISON – Germ Guardian AC5250PT VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

TIMER

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

The True HEPA filters will capture 99.97% of all airborne particles including pet dander that comes from your pets.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

QUIET OPERATION

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

(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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

ECONOMICAL

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
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

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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Winix 5500 2

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Tower design – fits in small spaces

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Winix 5500 2
Yes

10.55 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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