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GermGuardian AC9200WCA VS. Germ Guardian AC5250PT

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Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Reasons to buy Germ Guardian AC5250PT:

  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Ideal for allergic people
  • button icon Great for pet households
  • button icon Effective on litter box odors & other weird odors
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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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PERFORMANCE
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Germ Guardian AC5250PT

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SAFETY
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Comparison Winner
Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Reasons why we like it:

  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
  • AFFORDABLE
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COMPARISON – GermGuardian AC9200WCA VS. Germ Guardian AC5250PT

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

HEPA Filter that captures and removes up to 99.97% of allergens and other particles as small as 0.3-microns such as household dust, pet-dander, mold-spores and plant-pollens.

TIMER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

Yes

Comes with an inbuilt-timer that can be set from 1-to-8 hours depending on how long you want this device to purify your room air before it shuts down.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

Uses an activated charcoal filter to capture and eliminate common odors including cigarette smoke odors.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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 up to “180Sq.ft.” CARD rating; CADR Smoke - 116, CADR Pollen 128, CADR Dust - 126

FIGHTS GERMS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses optional UV-C light technology that works along with Titanium Dioxide to eliminate airborne germs like; staph, influenza, pneumonia and rhinovirus

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to capture and remove up to 99.97% of dust mites. Additionally, it also features a Pre-filter that helps to capture large dust particles.

REMOVES PET DANDER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a Pre-filter with an activated carbon layer to capture and remove pet-odors within your home hence making it a perfect appliance for pet-owners.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to trap and eliminate pollen and other allergy-triggers within your home.

REMOVES SMOKE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

Uses an integrated Pre-filter and Charcoal-filter to trap and eliminate cooking-smoke, cigarette-smoke and other types of smoke that may accumulate within your home

REMOVES MOLD

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a Hepa-Filter to capture up to 99.97% of allergens including mold. It also uses Pet Pure which is an antimicrobial agent added to the filter to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the filter.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a Hepa-Filter to remove 99.97% of allergens and other particles 0.3 microns from your home. This actually makes it a perfect home-appliance for allergy sufferers.

QUIET OPERATION

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Operates quietly even when operating at the highest speed-setting. Also features an ultra-quiet sleep mode that operates at the lowest setting to provide you with optimum peace when sleeping.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

No

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Features easy-to-change filters that will need to be replaced after 6-to-8 months or depending on the use of the product. In fact, these 3 filters can be easily accessed by pressing a lock and release button

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

Yes

Features an auto-mode that automatically captures and eliminates 99.97% of dust and allergens as small as 0.3-microns.

SLEEP MODE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

Yes

Features an ultra-quiet sleep mode uses the lowest speed-setting in-order to ensure optimum silence when you’re sleeping at night.

WATTAGE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses 63-watts when operating on the highest speed-setting and it use 33-watts when running on the lowest speed setting.

ENERGY STAR

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Energy Star Certified because it meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US-EPA

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Controls include: A timer-set button, UV-C ON/OFF Button, Fan-speed button, Power on/off button and a filter-reset button. Modes include; the fan-speed mode, UV-C mode and ultra-quiet sleep mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Features a filter replacement reminder that alerts you when it’s time to replace the filters. However, its only one single filter that needs to be replaced every 6-8 months

ECONOMICAL

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

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

Yes

Uses less energy even with long-hours of performance and it is also very affordable.

AFFORDABLE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

Yes

It is very affordable compared to most air-purifier models within its range.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

It is perfect for allergy sufferers including Asthmatic People because of its UV-C light technology that works with Titanium Dioxide to reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, germs and mold-spores

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

All the filters in this device require a replacement every 6-to-8 months

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

OZONE FREE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
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

Tower design – fits in small spaces

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

9.8 x 17 x 27 inches

Yes

28-inch tall with a small footprint coupled with a lightweight body

WEIGHT

GermGuardian AC9200WCA
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

20.3 pounds

Yes

10.55 pounds

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