GermGuardian AC5900WCA-vs-LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

COMPARISON – GermGuardian AC5900WCA VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

HEPA FILTER

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Features a True HEPA-Filter that eliminates 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-contaminants as small as 0.3-microns.

TIMER

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It also features a programmable-timer that can be set for 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours before the unit shuts down.

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Uses a Carbon-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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Designed for use in small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 338Sq.ft. Additionally, 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 AC5900WCA

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its True HEPA filter eliminates 99.97% of dust-mites while the integrated 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to capture 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The True HEPA Filter helps to destroy 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Its Carbon-filter can eliminate cigarette and cooking smoke. This filter can also remove common household odors so as to provide you with 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The integrated True HEPA Filter can destroy 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features 3-speeds whereby the low-speed (speed-1) provides ultra-quiet operation making this unit perfect for use in areas that require optimum silence.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

To change its filters, you just need to take-off the front-panel by pushing on a clip 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 AC5900WCA

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It features an ultra-quiet sleep mode that runs on lowest speed setting (speed-1) thus making this device perfect for use in bedrooms.

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Uses about 65-watts on 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It has an energy star rating for low power-consumption even when running on the highest speed-setting.

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

The control-panel features several digital controls which include; fan-speed, UV-C on/off button, filter-replacement-indicator, Timer & a Power-button.

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Has a filter-change-indicator that will blink red to alert 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It’s very economical because it consumes less power and even features a timer-option that help in the energy-saving process.

Yes

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

AFFORDABLE

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

This unit is affordable but equipped with some of the best technologies in air-purification.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter & UV-C Technology to reduce on exposure to indoor asthma triggers.

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOTE CONTROL

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

All its filters need to be replaced every 6-to-8 months 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 AC5900WCA

CHILD LOCK

GermGuardian AC5900WCA

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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Doesn't emit harmful- ozone because it UV-C technology 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

It has a portable, 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 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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Has a dimension of: 9.6"W x 16"L x 21"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 AC5900WCA

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

13-pounds and this makes it lightweight and easy to transport.

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 AC5900WCA AFFORDABLE
SAFETY	WINNER : LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

GermGuardian AC5900WCA VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter