CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Germguardian Ac4100 VS. Winix c555

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Winner:

Winix c555

Reasons to buy Winix c555:

  • button icon 5 stages of air purification.
  • button icon Covers rooms of up-to 360sq.ft.
  • button icon Advanced Odor-Control Carbon Filter.
  • button icon PlasmaWave-Technology destroys bacteria.
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix c555

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix c555

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix c555

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Germguardian Ac4100 VS. Winix c555

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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 is equipped with an Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter that captures airborne-pollutants as small as 0.3-microns at an efficiency of 99.97%.

TIMER

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

Yes

The included Timer-button will allow you to set the device to operate for either 1, 4 or 8 hours depending on your air-purification needs.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It uses a washable activated-carbon filter to trap and eliminate different household-odors including; cigarette-odor and other chemical-pollutants within air.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

It’s designed for use in small-rooms of up-to 360Sq.Feet. It also features air-inlets on sides and outlets at the front coupled with a decent airflow-delivery-rate.

FIGHTS GERMS

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

It uses UVC-light technology coupled with Titanium Dioxide to kill airborne germs, bacteria and viruses.

Yes

It uses PlasmaWave-Technology and an Anti-microbial Coating on the True HEPA Filter to help eliminate germs, bacteria and to prevent other microbes from growing.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

It uses an Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter to trap and eliminate dust-mites while the FineMesh Pre-Filter traps large dust-particles.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

Uses a HEPA-filter to trap and eliminate pet-dander down to 0.3-microns at an efficiency of 99.97%.

Yes

Its Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter captures 99.99% of airborne pollutants including; pet-dander and other allergens as small as 0.3-microns to help you comfortably with pets.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It uses an Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter to remove things like pollen and other airborne-particles down to 0.3-microns at an efficiency-rate of 99.97%.

REMOVES SMOKE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It uses a Washable Odor Control Carbon Filter to eliminate cooking-smoke, cigarette-smoke and other household-odors in-order to keep your house smelling fresh.

REMOVES MOLD

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It uses an Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter and PlasmaWave-Technology to trap and eliminate mold-spores at an efficiency of 99.97% down to 0.3-microns.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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 can trap and eliminate 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-pollutants using an Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter and PlasmaWave-Technology.

QUIET OPERATION

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

This unit can be very quiet when operating on the lowest speed-setting and even features a sleep-mode that ensures whisper-quiet operation with lights-off.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

Yes

It comes with a Washable FineMesh Pre-Filter and Washable Odor Control Carbon Filter. Both filters must be washed every 3-months for maximum effectiveness.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It features easy to replace filters that can be accessed by removing the front-panel using simple tools like a screw-driver.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

Yes

It features an Auto-mode that work with the Air-Quality-Sensor to consistently monitor the air around and then automatically adjusts fan-speeds in-order to meet your environmental-needs

SLEEP MODE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

Yes

It features a Sleep-mode that works with the light-sensor to automatically lower fan-speed and dim the control-panel display for quiet night time operation.

WATTAGE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

It has a total maximum energy-consumption rate of 65-watts which makes it very energy efficient and perfect for use in most homes.

ENERGY STAR

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

This unit is energy-star rated for its minimal power-consumption at a low fan-speed.

Yes

It’s Energy Star Certified because it uses only 65-watts at the highest speed setting which makes it very energy efficient.

Winix c555

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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 features a control-panel at top-section with several modes like; Auto, sleep, PlasmaWave, Fan-speed, Timer and several LED indicators and sensors.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

There is a filter change indicator that will help to remind you when to replace the filters.

Yes

An integrated filter-change-indicator button will light-up to let you know that it’s time to replace the true-HEPA-filter & Washable Carbon Filter.

ECONOMICAL

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

This unit is energy-efficient and will help you save a lot of money on electricity bills annually and this makes it very economical.

AFFORDABLE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It is a bit affordable yet equipped with some of the best features. In fact, it competes with other more expensive and advanced air-purifiers on the market

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

It uses an Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter coupled with PlasmaWave Technology to effectively remove 99.97% of allergens which are the main causes asthma.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

Yes

Includes a remote-control for convenient-operation within a 20-foot radius from the unit so that you can always control the fan-speed and modes without getting up.

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

The Anti-microbial True HEPA Filtration must be replaced every 12-months while the Odor-Control-Carbon-Filter & FineMesh-Pre-Filter must be washed every 3-months and replaced after 12-months.

Winix c555

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
No

No

OZONE FREE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

It’s CABR-certified for being ozone-free. In fact, it uses PlasmaWave-Technology to neutralize airborne-pollutants without producing harmful ozone.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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 has a simple tower-shaped body with a control-panel at the top-section featuring several button-modes, LEDs and sensors coupled with a bottom-stand and air-vents.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
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

Has dimensions of; 14.9 x 7.8 x 23.6inches and this makes it very portable. It even features a white, nice-looking, tower-shaped-body made of durable ABS-plastic.

WEIGHT

Germguardian Ac4100
Winix c555
Yes

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

Yes

This unit weighs about 17.6-pounds and this makes it easy to lift and move from one room to another within your house.

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