CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

GermGuardian AC5000 VS. Winix 5300 2

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8.8
Winner:

Winix 5300 2

Reasons to buy Winix 5300 2:

  • button icon Has a 3-stage system that cleans 99.97% pollutants.
  • button icon It can remove several allergens
  • button icon Purifies your room-air automatically
  • button icon Suitable for medium and large rooms
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GermGuardian AC5000

Reasons to buy GermGuardian AC5000 :

  • button icon A True HEPA Filter captures 99.97% of Allergens.
  • button icon Charcoal-filter reduces odors from pets & smoke.
  • button icon Its AHAM Verified and ENERGY-STAR Certified.
  • button icon UV-C light technology kills airborne bacteria & viruses.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5300 2

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
USABILITY
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SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5300 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
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COMPARISON – GermGuardian AC5000 VS. Winix 5300 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It uses a True-HEPA filter which captures up to 99.97% of airborne particles that pollute the air you breath while indoors.

TIMER

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

Yes

Yes, Via the control panel you will see a Timer button that you can press to select a desired length of time.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It will eliminate cigarette odor & smoke using both the PlasmaWave Technology and a True HEPA filter to capture up to 99.97% of cigarette smoke.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

Its room coverage is 360 sq.ft While its Air flow CADR rating for Dust - is 243 Sq.ft, Pollen - 246 Sq.ft and for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft.

FIGHTS GERMS

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

PlasmaWave technology creates Hydroxyls which neutralize bacteria and germs that could make you sick.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

The True HEPA filter will trap all air pollutants of size 0.3 microns and dust mites are of this size.

REMOVES PET DANDER

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to remove pet dander & far which makes it perfect for use in homes with Allergic & Asthmatic people.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It can capture and remove 99.97% of pollen from indoor air thus making it safe to breathe.

REMOVES SMOKE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It uses a 3 Stage Air Purification system with a coated carbon filter that reduces smoke, household odors from the kitchen, pets odor and VOCs.

REMOVES MOLD

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

The integrated True HEPA Filter is very effective at removing mold spores by 99.97% success.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It traps allergens by 99.97% success using its effective True HEPA Filtration system hence making air in your indoor environment safe to breathe.

QUIET OPERATION

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

Once in low level setting, this unit will operate quietly letting you sleep peacefully or enjoy your private time without getting interrupted by noise.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

Yes

Pre-filters should be cleaned once every 2 weeks in-order to achieve optimum air purification results.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

Yes, it’s very easy to replace the filters of this device in just 5-minutes.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

Yes

The Smart Sensors will always monitor air quality in your room and even various LED-lights will be displayed showing the air-quality within your room.

SLEEP MODE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

Yes

Yes, it has a sleep mode which helps to save energy but the SmartSensor will always be alert in-order to purify air when necessary.

WATTAGE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

The wattage changes as you increase motor or fan speed. For example at Speed-1 uses 14-watts, Speed-2 uses 34-watts, Speed-3 uses 70-watts, Speed-4 uses 128-watts.

ENERGY STAR

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified which makes it is a very economical appliance.

Winix 5300 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

It has various control-modes which include; Auto Mode, Sleep Mode and Turbo Mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

The filter replacement function will notify you when it is time to make filter replacement. However, the True HEPA filter is replaceable while the Pre-filter is permanent.

ECONOMICAL

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It is Energy Star Certified whereby it can run for 7 days and 12 hours per day but with limited power consumption.

AFFORDABLE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it costs less than $200 which puts it among the best affordable air purifiers on the market.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

Yes, it is good for people with Asthma because it eliminates 99.97% of air pollutants such as allergens, dust, pollen, smoke and dust mites.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

You should change both the True HEPA filter & Carbon filter after 12 months (1 year). The filter replacement reminder will let you know.

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

It is Ozone free and does not emit any harmful gases when under operation.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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 nice-looking, contemporary design that adds beauty and style to your bedroom, sitting-room, dining or office.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
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

It features dimensions of 14.9in (W) x 7.8in (D) x 23.6in (H). Additionally, the controls are on top while air-vents are on the sides.

WEIGHT

GermGuardian AC5000
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

This device weighs only 17.6-lbs which makes it very lightweight and portable enough to carry around your home.

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