Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a True Medical Grade HEPA-filter that removes 99.97% of airborne-particles 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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA 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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This unit is designed to purify air within larger rooms with sizes of up-to 1500sq.ft but with normal ceiling heights.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a combined activated-carbon and zeolite filter to eliminate cigarette-odor, gasses and other chemicals.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Effectively cleans air in rooms of up to 1500sq.ft coupled with a 360-degree intake system and an air-flow from the top side vent.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses a True Medical Grade HEPA-filter to trap and eliminate 99.97% germs and other airborne-particles as small as 0.1-microns.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a Certified True-HEPA-filter to remove 99.97% of airborne-pollutants including dust-mites.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses a Large Particle Pre filter to trap large and small particles including pet-dander, dust and other particles.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It uses a Medium Particle Pre-filter to remove small-to-medium sized airborne particles including pollen.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses an Activated-Carbon and Zeolite filter to remove smoke, gases and other chemical-odors within your home.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a Medium Particle Pre filter that eliminates small to medium sized airborne-particles like mold.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its True-HEPA-Filter helps to remove 99.97% of allergens and other airborne-pollutants larger than 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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s equipped with an ultra-quiet motor with 3-speeds. In fact, this motor is mounted on shock-absorbers that eliminate vibrations and noise.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It is only the wrap-around pre-filter that can be removed and washed every 6-12 months. However, you also need to vacuum the inner-sections of the pre-filter.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its bottom-plate can be removed for easy accessibility to the filters. This process requires using a simple Philips screwdriver.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA 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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It can be set to the lowest speed-setting to achieve quiet-operation all night long.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses 135watts on high-setting, 85watts on medium-setting and 56watts on low-setting.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s ENERGY STAR Certified for power-efficiency and will help you save a lot of money electricity-bills.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

CONTROLS AND MODES

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a 3-Speed control-dial with a shut-off option.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s very economical because it uses less power and features long-lasting filters that are also affordable.

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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

This unit will work perfectly for asthmatic-people because it features a True Medical Grade HEPA-filter that removes 99.97% 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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOTE CONTROL

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA 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

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its True Medical Grade HEPA-filter, Activated Carbon and Zeolite filter should be replaced every 5-years. The Large-Particle Pre-filter & Medium-Particle-Prefilter must be replaced every 5-years too.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

CHILD LOCK

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

OZONE FREE

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

It’s ozone-free because it features a baked-on powder coat finish and foam-seal gaskets at the top and bottom that help to eliminate off-gassing.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

DESIGN

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a tower-shaped, box-body with a 360° air-intake while the air-output is at upper-deck. It also has a steel-housing with a powder-coat-finish coupled with caster-wheels at the base.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a dimension of: 14.5″L x 14.5″W x 23″H coupled with a Baked-on powder coat paint finish on the steel-housing, a 3 Speed-control switch and 4-caster-wheels at the base.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

53-lbs which make it very heavy to carry but the included caster-wheels make it easy to move.

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 TIMER AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER AFFORDABLE REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY	DRAW :
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Healthmate HM 400 HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

Winix 5500 2