GermGuardian AC5000-vs-LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

COMPARISON – GermGuardian AC5000 VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

HEPA FILTER

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Has a True HEPA-Filter that captures and eliminates 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-pollutants as small as 0.3-microns.

TIMER

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features an automatic 8-hour Timer that can set respectively in-order determine how long you want the device to operate.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features a Charcoal-filter that traps and eliminates cigarette-odor and other bad-odors from pets and cooking.

Yes

Yes, it does remove cigarette odor and any type of smell. It can also get rid of smell from the kitchen.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Designed for use in small-to-medium sized rooms of up to 180sq.ft. This unit can also filter and circulate room-air for over 4X per-hour.

Yes

It features a Room Coverage is 217sq.ft while in Turbo Speed, a Smoke CADR of 140, Pollen-CADR of 160 and Dust-CADR of 175.

FIGHTS GERMS

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Uses UV-C light technology with Titanium-Dioxide to eliminate airborne germs, bacteria and viruses.

Yes

The PuriCare filter is as effective as the HEPA FILTER whereby it can remove 99.97% of airborne particles including GERMS.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its True HEPA filter captures 99.97% of dust-mites while the Pre-filter captures large dust-particles within air.

Yes

It features a 3-stage air filtration system which provides very clean air by trapping and reducing small particles like dust mites while reducing VOCs.

REMOVES PET DANDER

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The True HEPA Filter can eliminate 99.97% of pet-dander and other airborne-pollutants as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

Yes, it has very effective air filters which can trap and eliminate pet dander thus making it easy for you to live with your pet.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

A True HEPA Filter can trap and destroy 99.97% of pollen and other airborne-allergens as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

The PuriCare filters can easily capture and remove pollen from the air you breathe thus save you from pollen related allergens.

REMOVES SMOKE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Uses a Charcoal-filter to eliminate cigarette and cooking smoke coupled with removing common odors within your house.

Yes

Yes, smoke is removed immediately when detected by the unit. In fact, it can remove all types of smoke from your home.

REMOVES MOLD

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It uses a HEPA-Filter and UV-C light technology with Titanium Dioxide to eliminate 99.97% of mold-spores.

Yes

This Tower air purifier is effective at removing mold while reducing VOCs and Odors at the same time.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The True HEPA Filter captures and eliminates 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-contaminants as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

Using a PuriCare Filter, this unit can capture and remove 99.97% of airborne allergens which are as small as 0.3 microns.

QUIET OPERATION

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Has a low-speed-setting that runs whisper-silently making this device perfect for use in bedrooms and offices.

Yes

This unit uses LG Smart Inverter technology which ensures that you enjoy clean purified air without sacrificing your peace.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Yes, it has a washable permanent filter which you can vacuum or wash at the end of every week because it traps large particles.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Changing filters is very easy and won’t require any tools. So, you will just have to take the back off by pushing on the clip near the top and then pull to reveal the filters.

Yes

It features a One Touch Colour Filter System which makes it easy to clean and replace filters coupled with a filter replacement alarm.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The unit has a Particulate Matter Indicator that provides real-time particulate levels with a Smart Indicator.

SLEEP MODE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Yes, It features a sleep mode which switches off all lights and makes the unit operate at the lowest speed to reduce noise.

WATTAGE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This device uses about 58-watts at the highest speed-setting and less than 8-watts at the lowest speed.

Yes

This device uses only 35-Watts when operating at optimum-levels.

ENERGY STAR

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit earned an Energy Star rating for its low power-consumption making perfect for use in any home.

Yes

Yes, its Energy star certified and it will save you alot of money on electricity bills monthly/annually.

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

CONTROLS AND MODES

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features a simple control-panel with a dial-button for selecting between 3-speeds, UV-C On/Off Control and change filter/bulb indicator.

Yes

Touch controls make it easy to use the unit and it also features different modes which include: Auto-mode, Sleep-mode and Manual-Mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Has a filter-change-indicator that blinks red to let you that it’s time to replace the filters.

Yes

The unit has a Filter Reset Icon which rims in different colours for a quick identification & hygienic filter replacement.

ECONOMICAL

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit is very economical because it consumes less power even when running for 24-hours daily.

Yes

It features a sleep mode that operates at the lowest speed to reduce noise and it is also Energy Star Certified.

AFFORDABLE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It’s affordable yet it covers a reasonable room-area and features the best air-purification technologies.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This air-purifier is perfect for allergy sufferers because it features a True HEPA filter that captures 99.97 of dust and allergens as small as 0.3-microns in size

Yes

This unit has been certified by the Asthma and allergy Foundation of America and its scientifically proven to be used by people with Asthmatic conditions.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOTE CONTROL

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its combined filter should be replaced every 6-to-8 months or depending on the use of the product. Likewise, the UV-C Bulb should be replaced after 12-months or when it blows out.

Yes

It’s recommended to change filters after 12-months or basing on the usage and environment.

GermGuardian AC5000

CHILD LOCK

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Yes, it features a Child lock function which stops children from using the unit as a toy.

OZONE FREE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This device doesn't emit any ozone because its UV-light runs at 253.7-nm which helps to consume ozone and convert it back to oxygen.

Yes

Its Ozone generate level is less than 0.01 and this actually makes it ozone-free and same for use in different environments.

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

DESIGN

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Has a slim and compact tower design with a control dial-button at the top, air-inlets at the back and air-outlets at front coupled with a round-stand at the bottom and a carrying-handle.

Yes

It features a modern, circular and sleek design that allows it to fit in any corner of the house and has an average height.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Features dimension of: 7"W x 10.2"L x 28"H coupled with a compact, black tower-shaped body made of durable ABS-plastic with a carrying-handle and stand.

Yes

This device features dimensions of 12.1 x 11.6 x 30.7 inches coupled with a sleek tower design

WEIGHT

GermGuardian AC5000

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

9.55-pounds and this makes it lightweight and easy to transfer from room-to-room.

Yes

This unit features a weight of 18.3-pounds which makes it very easy to carry around your home in-order to achieve optimum air-purifying results.

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter TIMER WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES SLEEP MODE
USABILITY	WINNER : GermGuardian AC5000 AFFORDABLE
SAFETY	WINNER : LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

GermGuardian AC5000 VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter