Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a permanent HEPA-grade filter that captures and eliminates 99% of airborne-allergens and dust down to 0.3-microns.

Yes

It uses a True HEPA Filter, Odor Reducing Carbon Filter and WINIX PlasmaWave Technology to filter 99.97% of air contaminants

TIMER

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

The Set and Forget function allows you to time and schedule the machine - you don't have to worry about air quality when you're not at home.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its uses 2 replaceable carbon zeolite filters to trap and eliminate cigarette and pet odors within your house.

Yes

Uses its 3 stage air purification system to get rid of Cigarette Odor.The Coated Deodorization Carbon Filter reduces VOCs and household odors from cigarette smoking, cooking, and pet urine.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s designed to purify air within small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 140sq.ft. Additionally, it pulls in polluted air at the front and then gives-off clean-air from the sides.

Yes

Room coverage is 360 sq. ft. AHAM Verified & CADR Rating for Dust - 243 sq.ft, for Pollen - 246 Sq.ft, for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft

FIGHTS GERMS

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a HEPA-grade filter to capture 99% of germs and other airborne-particles as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

Its PlasmaWave technology creates Hydroxyl to neutralize germs, bacteria, VOCs, gases and odors

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It still uses a permanent HEPA-grade filter to capture airborne dust mite debris.

Yes

These will be captured and eliminated by the True HEPA Filter because Dust mites are very small in size - about 0.3 microns in size.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

The HEPA-grade filter still helps to trap and eliminate 99% of pet-dander and other microscopic-allergens within your home-environment.

Yes

The True HEPA filters will capture 99.97% of all airborne particles including pet dander that comes from your pets.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It can effectively remove 99% of pollen and other airborne-particles using a permanent HEPA-grade filter.

Yes

The True HEPA Filter will get rid of pollen thus save you from pollen related allergies such as flu, sneezing and blocked nose.

REMOVES SMOKE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses the 2 carbon zeolite filters to capture smoke and other household-odors.

Yes

Does not matter if the smoke is from the kitchen, cigarette or wild fire - Winix 5500-2's True HEPA Filter will trap and remove 99.97% of smoke.

REMOVES MOLD

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

The permanent HEPA-filter will help to capture 99% of mold-spores and other airborne-pollutants as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

The Permanent HEPA-filter can capture and remove up-to 99% of airborne-allergens and other pollutants as small as 0.3-microns.

Yes

The TrueHEPA filter traps 99.97% of Allergens that could make you sick thus make the environment you leave in safe.

QUIET OPERATION

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

With an ultra-quiet motor and fan, you will hardly hear this air-purifier operating. Additionally, it’s whisper-silent when running on the lowest speed-setting.

Yes

The unit operates quietly while in auto mode - so you won't lose your sleep

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses Washable Advanced Odor Control carbon filters which should be cleaned every after 14 days; these pre-filters are permanent.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

You just have to press the button on the top-front section to release the clips in-order to access the filters. This makes filter-replacement very easy and quick.

Yes

All you have to do is to turn off the air filter before removing filters. After that - remove the front panel by pushing its upper edge and slowly pull forward.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has SmartSensors that monitor air quality 24/7. So the moment contaminants get into the air you breathe, the unit will automatically increase fan speed to capture allergens.

SLEEP MODE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a whisper-silent mode that runs on the lowest speed-setting thus making it perfect for use in bedrooms and offices.

Yes

You can easily press the Mode button on the control panel to select Sleep mode. You will see a LED ''Sleep'' light indicating Sleep mode is activated.

WATTAGE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It only consumes 9-watts on quiet-mode, 18-watts on medium and up-to 38-watts on the highest speed.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device is energy-rated for its low power consumption of only 9-watts on quiet-mode and 38-watts on high-speed.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

CONTROLS AND MODES

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a digital-control at the top that uses a dial-switch to turn the air-purifier on low, medium and fast mode.

Yes

(1) Auto Mode - enables auto operation .(2) Sleep Mode - once it's in the sleep mode, the Air Quality Indicator LED light is disabled and the fan speed is automatically set to LOW.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a time-strip cartridge that counts down the 3-months and indicates when it is time to replace the 2 carbon zeolite filters.

Yes

Has a filter replacement reminder which notifies you when it’s time to replace air filters.

ECONOMICAL

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s pre-filter and HEPA-filter are both permanent and never need replacement. Additionally, it consumes less energy even when running on the highest-speed.

Yes

The unit is Energy Star Certified - it uses very little power to clean and filter air in your room. Its True HEPA filter & AOC Carbon Filter lasts up to 12 months and the Pre-filter is Permanent.

AFFORDABLE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This unit is very affordable yet it can help keep your room-air purified at all times.

Yes

Yes, it is one of the best affordable air purifiers on the market.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It will work perfectly for asthmatic-people since it features a permanent HEPA-grade filter that can trap and eliminate 99% of airborne-allergens.

Yes

The True HEPA filter and PlasmaWave Technology work hand-in-hand to break down allergens, odors, indoor pollutants, chemical vapors, dust, dust mites, pet dander and other related air contaminants

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOTE CONTROL

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Control this unit with a remote control. Things you can do with this remote control include; turning ON/OFF the unit, Enable Auto Mode and Increase Fan Speed.

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its only the 2 carbon zeolite filters that should be replaced every 3-months. The Pre-filter and HEPA-filter are permanent and can be simply vacuumed clean for minimal upkeep.

Yes

Both the Carbon filter and True HEPA filter last up to 12 months.

Winix 5500 2

CHILD LOCK

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

OZONE FREE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This device doesn’t emit any harmful ozone which makes it safe for use in any home.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

DESIGN

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It features a compact, tower design with a digital-control dial at the top and a stand at the base. It can also work vertically or horizontally for maximum versatility.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

10.8"D x 8.1"W x 16.4"H are its dimensions. It features a tower-shaped white body made of durable ABS-plastic.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

6.3-pounds and this makes it very lightweight and easy to carry from one room to another.

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 TIMER WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 REMOTE CONTROL
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APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Hamilton Beach 04384 Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

Winix 5500 2