CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Germguardian AC4020 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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7.5
Runners Up:

Germguardian AC4020

Reasons to buy Germguardian AC4020 :

  • button icon 4-stage filtration system with 3-speeds.
  • button icon UV-light technology that kills airborne bacteria.
  • button icon HEPA Filter that removes 99.97% of air-pollutants.
  • button icon A compact design perfect for use in small spaces.
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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 AC4020 VS. Winix 5300 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It features a High Performance Allergen Filter (HEPA-filter) that helps to reduce airborne-pollutants down to 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 AC4020
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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Features a Carbon filter layer (Charcoal-filter) that traps and eliminates cigarette-odors and other household odors caused by 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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Is designed for use in smaller rooms with sizes of up-to 60sq.ft. Likewise, this device takes in polluted-air at the back and then gives-off clean-air at the front.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Uses UV light technology with Titanium Dioxide to kill airborne germs, bacteria and viruses.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Uses a True HEPA filter to trap and eliminate 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including; dust-mites and household-dust.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It still uses a High Performance Allergen Filter (HEPA) to trap and reduce pet-dander down to 0.3-microns at an efficiency of 99.97%.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It can effectively remove pollen from your house using a High Performance Allergen Filter (HEPA).

Yes

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

REMOVES SMOKE

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It uses a Carbon filter layer to capture large-particles and reduce smoke caused by cooking and smoking.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

UV-light technology works with Titanium Dioxide to kill and prevent the growth mold-spores within your home.

Yes

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

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Its High Performance Allergen Filter (HEPA) helps capture common allergens within air in-order to keep your home-environment fresh and healthy.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It generates a soft noise at minimum fan-speed and a modest audible noise at maximum fan-speed.

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 AC4020
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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Replacing the filter is very easy since you just have to remove the back-panel and then change its all-in-one filter system.

Yes

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

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Germguardian AC4020
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 AC4020
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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It uses less than 30-watts on the highest speed-setting and less than 5-watts on the low speed-setting. it also uses a voltage of 120V at 60Hz.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This unit is energy-star certified because its power-consumption is minimal at low fan-speed and slightly higher at maximum fan-speed.

Yes

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

Winix 5300 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It features a simple-to-use, round front dial knob control for adjusting to 3 fan-speeds coupled with a filter-change-indicator.

Yes

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

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

An integrated filter change indicator will help to remind you when to change 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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This unit won't have a substantial impact on your electricity-bills even if you run it 24×7 because of its low power-consumption.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This unit is very affordable yet bits equipped with some great features.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It features a High Performance Allergen Filter (HEPA) that reduces on dust and allergens down to 0.3-microns making it ideal for use by asthmatic-people.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Only one single filter needs to be replaced every 6-8 months depending on the use of the device or depending on the air-quality of your area.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It can effectively purify room-air without producing harmful-ozone. This mainly because it uses advanced technologies like; UV-light.

Yes

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

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Germguardian AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It features a compact and lightweight speaker-like design with a round front dial knob control. It also features a air-inlets at the back and air-outlets at the front.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Has a dimension of: 7.2"L x 5.8"W x 9"H coupled with a compact multi-colour body made of durable ABS-Plastic.

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 AC4020
Winix 5300 2
Yes

4.5-pounds and this makes it very lightweight and perfect for use when traveling.

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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