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Germguardian Ac4100 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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Germguardian Ac4100

Reasons to buy Germguardian Ac4100 :

  • button icon Compact design perfect for small-spaces.
  • button icon True HEPA Filter removes 99.97% of allergens.
  • button icon Removes household-odors using a Charcoal-filter.
  • button icon UVC-light technology kills airborne bacteria & viruses.
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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 Ac4100 VS. Winix 5300 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It comes with a HEPA-Filter that captures 99.97% of dust and airborne-allergens as small as 0.3-microns at an efficiency of 99.97%.

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 Ac4100
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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

The charcoal pre-filter helps to capture and reduce common odors within your home including; cigarette-odor.

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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This unit is designed for use in smaller rooms with sizes of up-to 78sq.ft. Additionally, it takes in polluted-air at the back and then gives-off purified-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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It uses UVC-light technology coupled 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Its HEPA filter can trap and eliminate 99.97% of dust-mites and other airborne-pollutants. Likewise, its charcoal pre-filter will capture large dust-particles.

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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Uses a HEPA-filter to trap and eliminate 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This unit can effectively remove pollen from your house using a HEPA-filter.

Yes

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

REMOVES SMOKE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Uses a charcoal pre-filter to capture large-particles and to eliminate smoke caused by cooking and cigarettes.

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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Uses UVC-light technology and a HEPA-Filter to kill and prevent the growth mold-spores within your home-environment.

Yes

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

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA Filter to capture and eliminate 99.97% of Allergens and other airborne-pollutants as small as 0.3-microns.

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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

The 3-speed-control includes a low-speed-setting that runs an ultra-quiet level making this unit perfect for use in the bedroom and office areas.

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 Ac4100
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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

You just have to remove the back-panel to access and change the filters without needing any professional help.

Yes

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

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Germguardian Ac4100
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 Ac4100
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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This device uses less than 40-watts on the highest speed-setting and less than 8-watts on the low speed-setting. it even features 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This unit is energy-star rated for its minimal power-consumption at a low 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Features an easy-to-use, round front dial knob control for adjusting to 3 fan-speeds coupled with a filter-change-indicator & UV-C light on/off-button.

Yes

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

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

There is a filter change indicator that will help to remind you when to replace 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It won't have a negative-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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

This device is very affordable and equipped with some great features you will ever find on an entry-level air-purifier.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-filter to reduce on dust and airborne-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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

The Charcoal Pre-filter and HEPA filter should be replaced after 6-to-9 months of use while the UV-light/ PCO-filter should be replaced after 10-to-12 months of use.

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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Has a compact and lightweight speaker-like design with a round front dial knob control coupled with 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Features dimensions of: 7.5"L x 6.38"W x 10.38"H coupled with a box, compact multi-color 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 Ac4100
Winix 5300 2
Yes

4.85-pounds which make it very lightweight and easy to carry or move.

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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