Holmes Hepa Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5300 2

COMPARISON – Holmes Hepa Air Purifier VS. Winix 5300 2

HEPA FILTER

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

99.97% Hepa filter airborne particle remover. Removes both large and smaller particles to the size of 0.3 microns. Its compatible with other filters like Total air, smoke grabber etc.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Has a coverage of up to 180 square feet. Perfect for large rooms within this range like kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, offices etc.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Uses a fortified trusted arm and hammer baking soda to remove cigarette odor. Makes indoor air free from cigarette odor and healthy for everyone.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Maximum room coverage of up to 180 square feet. Cleans air throughput this room coverage instantly.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Traps 99.97% of impurities like germs to the size of 2 microns in the home germs found in air and on surfaces will all be killed.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Eliminates dust mites – these tiny bugs are not healthy to live with. Have side effects like asthma, sneezing, chest tightness etc in both adults and children.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Removes 99.97% of pet dander – they arise from the skins of pets that have shed off and causes allergy. Suitable for people with pets like dogs, cats, birds and rodents.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Notices and gets rid of 99.95% of pollen. Removes pollen from grass, trees and ragweed pollen. Air filled with pollen is harmful.

Yes

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

REMOVES SMOKE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Uses its optional ionizer to bind airborne all kinds of airborne smoke. Removes up to CADr 116 of smoke and odors from indoor air within a range of 180 square feet.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Destroys mold spores – areas indoors with high levels of humidity and water leaks produce mold. If not removed it leads to skin irritation and allergy.

Yes

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

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Makes us of 99.97% true Hepa technology to trap allergens. Traps big and small particles like dust, pollen, dander and mold to the size of .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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Quiet operation – the fan is barely heard especially on the lowest speed settings.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Washable pre-filters – the grill of the air inlet can be washed when dirty. Endeavour to completely dry it before placing it back into the unit.

Yes

Pre-filters should be cleaned once every 2 weeks in-order to achieve optimum air purification results.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Change filter in a few easy steps – first power off the device, take out old filter and replace in the new filter.

Yes

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

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Automatically detects airborne particles. Starts cleaning air when switched on to remove all airborne particles.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

N/A

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

N/A

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Is energy certified – you can use it full time without worrying about the energy bills.

Yes

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

CONTROLS AND MODES

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Constructed with three speed and 2 control settings to maintain pure indoor air. Chose from the speed settings and dial the knobs to adjust performance.

Yes

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

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Filter monitor – comes with an indicator light to alert you when it’s time to change the filter for maximum performance.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Does not consume a lot of electricity because it meets the standard of Energy Star power usage.

Yes

It is Energy Star Certified whereby it can run for 7 days and 12 hours per day but with limited power consumption.

AFFORDABLE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Yes – does not cost much compared to its effectiveness.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Ideal for people with asthma – uses true hepa filter to capture 99.99% of particles that cause difficulty in breathing.

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

REMOTE CONTROL

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

12 months is the filter life. However, this can vary depending on the quality of airborne particles and usage.

Yes

You should change both the True HEPA filter & Carbon filter after 12 months (1 year). The filter replacement reminder will let you know.

CHILD LOCK

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

N/A

OZONE FREE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Ozone free – does not produce ozone’s to the atmosphere

Yes

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

DESIGN

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

Slim oval tower design – it measures less than 3 feet tall and can fit in any small available space.

Yes

It features a nice-looking, contemporary design that adds beauty and style to your bedroom, sitting-room, dining or office.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

11.1 x 8.2 x 28.3 inches

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

Holmes Hepa Air Purifier

Winix 5300 2

Yes

11 pounds

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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Holmes Hepa Air Purifier VS. Winix 5300 2