GermGuardian AC5350B-vs-LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

COMPARISON – GermGuardian AC5350B VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

HEPA FILTER

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit is equipped with a True HEPA-Filter that eliminates 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-pollutants as small as 0.3-microns.

TIMER

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features a programmable timer that can be set up-to 8-hours before the unit shuts down. This can be a great option for people who want to save energy.

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit uses a Charcoal-filter to trap and eliminate cigarette-odor and other household-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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Ideal for use in small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 167sq.ft. Likewise, this device can 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

UV-C light technology with Titanium-Dioxide helps 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The True HEPA filter captures 99.97% of dust-mites while its Pre-filter helps to capture 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Features a True HEPA Filter that eliminates 99.97% of pet-dander and other airborne-pollutants down to 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its True HEPA Filter traps and destroys 99.97% of pollen and other airborne-allergens down to 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The Charcoal-filter helps to eliminate cigarette and cooking smoke. It can also remove common household odors in-order to provide fresh air.

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It combines 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

A True HEPA Filter can eliminate 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-pollutants 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This device features 5 fan-speeds whereby the first 3-speeds are very quiet.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

GermGuardian AC5350B

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

To change the filters, you just need to take-off the back-panel by pushing on a 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 AC5350B

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features an ultra-quiet sleep mode that runs on lowest speed setting (speed-1). Likewise, when set on speed 2 or 3 it will emit a tiny white noise which helps people fall asleep.

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It uses about 70-watts on the highest speed-setting and less than 10-watts at the lowest speed.

Yes

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

ENERGY STAR

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It has an energy star rating because it only uses 70-watts on the highest fan-speed.

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its control panel is located on top with easy-to-operate digital controls that allow you to change the fan-speed, turn the UV-C on/off coupled with a filter and UV-bulb replacement indicators.

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Features a filter-change-indicator that will blink red to let you know 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit is very economical because it consumes less power and even features a timer-option.

Yes

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

AFFORDABLE

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit is very affordable yet it features some of the best air-purification technologies.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It’s a great appliance for allergy sufferers because it features a True HEPA filter that captures 99.97 of dust and allergens down to 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOTE CONTROL

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

GermGuardian AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its combined filter system must be replaced every 6-to-8 months or depending on the use of the product.

Yes

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

GermGuardian AC5350B

CHILD LOCK

GermGuardian AC5350B

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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It doesn't emit harmful- ozone because it converts 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Features a slim, speaker-like tower design with a display-control-panel at the top, air-inlets at the back and air-outlets on the sides coupled with a LED-light at the front, 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Features a dimension of: 6.7"W x 9.1"L x 28"H coupled with a compact, black tower-shaped body made of durable ABS-plastic with a carrying-handle, LED-light 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 AC5350B

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

11-pounds which make it lightweight and easy to move 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 WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY	WINNER : GermGuardian AC5350B AFFORDABLE
SAFETY	WINNER : LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

GermGuardian AC5350B VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter