CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

GermGuardian AC9200WCA VS. Bissell air400 Air Purifier

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GermGuardian AC9200WCA

Reasons to buy GermGuardian AC9200WCA:

  • button icon True HEPA Filter Air Purifier for Home
  • button icon UV-C Sanitizer Kills germs
  • button icon Filters Allergies
  • button icon 3-speed high-performance settings
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Bissell air400 Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Bissell air400 Air Purifier :

  • button icon Ideal for allergy and asthma suffers
  • button icon Very effective at removing pet dander & dust
  • button icon Its thick charcoal filter gets rid of odor
  • button icon It moves a LOT of air while in high speed settings
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

GermGuardian AC9200WCA

  • TIMER
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • REMOVES MOLD
USABILITY
DRAW :
SAFETY
WINNER :

Bissell air400 Air Purifier

  • OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE
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COMPARISON – GermGuardian AC9200WCA VS. Bissell air400 Air Purifier

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

True hepa filter – purifies home air along with activated carbon filter, pre-filter and UV lights. Capable of minimizing 99.97% of unhealthy particles as small as 0.3 microns.

Yes

Uses a HEPA filter to capture 99.97% of air contaminants. It works hand-in-hand with the Pre-filter and an activated Carbon filter which captures Odor and germs.

TIMER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Programmable timer – has up to 6 hours of air purification before automatically powering off. Will clean and go off even when no one is home

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Suitable for large rooms within coverage of 335 square feet. Cleans using CADR rating of 265 for pollen, 216 for dust and 216 for smoke.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Removes 99.97% of cigarette odor and every smell. Uses activated charcoal filter to diminish unwanted odor from cigarettes, cooking fumes, pets, smoke etc.

Yes

Features a 1 inch thick activated carbon filter to capture various household odors including cigarette odor.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Has room size coverage of 335 square feet. Suitable for medium to large sized rooms. Can filter indoor air up to 4 times in a single hour at maximum fan speed.

Yes

Room coverage is between 300 Sq.ft and 400 Sq.ft. Air flow quality is great, the unit has an auto mode, but while in the auto mode, the CirQulate Syste offers thorough filtration basing on the quality of air in your home.

FIGHTS GERMS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Guards against germs and fights germs. UV-C light kills germs, bacteria and viruses like staph, influenza, rhinovirus etc.

Yes

Gets rid of germs and bacteria that could cause harm to your health. The HEPA filter traps and removes 99.97% of air contaminants.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Pre-filter eliminates dust mites – traps all sizes of dust mites usually hiding in carpets. Frees your indoor space from dust mites.

Yes

Captures and removes dust mites that hide in thick carpets, sofas, bed sheets, rugs ....etc.

REMOVES PET DANDER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Removes pet dander – tiny microscopic and flecks of skin shed by pets. Thus causes pet allergy if un removed.

Yes

If you suffer from allergies and have asthma - You will notice a huge air quality change when you put this unit in your room. It will get rid of pet dander and dust in your home.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Sanitizes air from pollen. Captures all types of pollen in the hepa filter. Frees you from pollen allergy.

Yes

Uses the HEPA Filter to capture and remove pollen that gets into the air you breathe thus saving you from pollen related allergies.

REMOVES SMOKE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Removes up to a size of 0.3 micron of smoke – captures wildfire smoke, cigarettes and fireplace smoke. Makes air healthy to breathe.

Yes

Can detect and remove smoke from your room. This could be smoke from the kitchen or from a forest fire next to your home

REMOVES MOLD

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Removes mold using 3 in 1 filtration system. Destroys all mold spores within its reach. Prevents skin allergies caused by mold fungus.

No

TRAPS ALLERGENS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Traps allergens with pre-filter. Captures 99.97% of particles that comprise of allergens and cause asthma.

Yes

Uses its HEPA air filter to capture 99.97% of air pollutants including allergens of all types. , it will trap and remove those small allergens that pets release from their saliva and dander.

QUIET OPERATION

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Traps allergens with pre-filter. Captures 99.97% of particles that comprise of allergens and cause asthma.

Yes

Runs quietly and it switches off its indicator lights when you switch off light in your room. You will sleep comfortably without getting any noise pollution.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Pre-filter is washable – keep washing the pre-filter once dirty to maintain its high performance and lifespan.

Yes

The pre-filter is washable. It traps large particles so that they don't reach the HEPA filter and carbon filter. You can wash it once every week.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Carefully take out the old filter. Insert in the new filter of same brand. Lock the device and run to purify air.

Yes

Simply open the purifier from the front panel and remove the old filters to be replaced.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

Yes

While in auto mode, the unit's sensors will always be on alert of air contaminants. Once the sensor detects a change in air quality, it adjusts fan speed to increase suction power of the unit.

SLEEP MODE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

Yes

Using a Night Mode, the unit will detect that your room has got dark, so the white lights on the top of the unit will turn off and also the color wheel will go dim.

WATTAGE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Has a maximum wattage of up to 78 watts. Lower speed levels use much less wattage and saves on energy.

Yes

Uses only 75 watts while on its highest mode

ENERGY STAR

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Certified by energy star – fulfils all the strict energy guidelines that have been set by the US EPA.

Yes

Yes, it is energy start certified – your power bills won’t go up the roof.

GermGuardian AC9200WCA

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Features a number of controls and mode for effectiveness. Has programmable timer, ultra quiet mode and top easy to use control panel.

Yes

All controls are found at the top of the unit. Modes include: Auto mode (auto detects air contaminants), Turbo mode (highest mode) and Silent mode (lowest mode - ideal for night time when you're sleeping).

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Filter replacement indicator – begins to alert users once filter requires replacement. Simplifies monitoring of filters.

No

ECONOMICAL

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Has been certified by energy star – will not consume high amounts of power even when it purifiers air all day long daily.

Yes

The unit is Energy Star Certified. It uses 75 watts only while on the highest mode and filters air in your room 3 times per hour.

AFFORDABLE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

Yes

Well priced

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Made for asthmatic people – lessens the levels of air pollutants that are likely to trigger asthmatic attacks. Purifies indoor air from allergens, germs, dust mites etc

Yes

Right, Its CADR is 279 for Smoke, 307 for Dust and 206 for pollen - so if you have asthma, you will find this unit relevant to your health.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Change the filters after a period of 6 to 8 months approximately. The UV-C bulb can be changed after 10 to 12 months. Replacement varies depending on quality of air and usage.

Yes

On average it is 6 months.

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

No

OZONE FREE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
No

Yes

It does not release bad gasses to the environment

Bissell air400 Air Purifier

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

Compact with carry handle – the handle makes it easy to move purifier between rooms. White exterior that suits most home and office interior designs.

Yes

Not so unique

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

9.8 x 17 x 27 inches

Yes

16.1 x 9.8 x 24 inches

WEIGHT

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Bissell air400 Air Purifier
Yes

20.3 pounds

Yes

25.7 pounds

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