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Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

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Winix 5500 2

Reasons to buy Winix 5500 2:

  • button icon Best Bang For Your Buck
  • button icon Great Performance - Clears up Allergies
  • button icon Can filter farts and all bad odors
  • button icon It is a very solid unit - Durable
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Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier :

  • button icon A slim dual positioning design.
  • button icon 3 speed settings for customized-control.
  • button icon HEPA-filter that removes 99% of Allergens.
  • button icon An optional-ionizer assists in particle removal.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • OZONE FREE
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COMPARISON – Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features a HEPA-type-filter that removes 99% of airborne particles as small as 2-microns so that you can breathe comfortably.

Yes

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

TIMER

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses an activated carbon filter to remove cigarette-odor and other household-odors within air.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s designed for use within small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 109-square-feet (10ft x 11ft). It also pulls in dirty-air from the front-vents and gives-off clean air at the top-vents.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its plastic-housing features Microban-protection that guards against microbial-growth of germs, mold & bacteria.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The unit uses a HEPA filter to trap 99% of typical airborne particles 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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its HEPA-filter can trap 99% of typical airborne-particles including pet-dander in-order to improve on the quality and freshness of air within your home.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-filter and an optional ionizer to trap and eliminate pollen and other airborne-particles.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses an activated carbon filter and an optional ionizing function to trap and eliminate 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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its uses a HEPA type filter to remove up-to 99% of mold and other airborne-particles as small as 2-microns

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses a HEPA-filter to trap 99% of typical airborne-allergens while its optional ionizing function improves on performance.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Select a lower-speed for continued purification with less ambient noise.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

You can easily wash and reuse the pre-filter but other filters are replaceable.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Both filters can be easily accessed through a pop-off cover at the front. So, you don’t need any tools or professional-help to change the filters.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can be set to the lowest speed-setting in-order to provide continuous air-purification with less ambient noise (white-noise) so that you can sleep better.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its uses 49.5-watts on the highest speed-setting and less than 5-watts on the lowest speed setting.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its Energy-star rated because it consumes less power even when running on the highest speed-setting. In fact, its maximum energy consumption is 49.5-watts.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features 2 sliding switch controls for selecting between 3 speed-settings and the other switch for power on/off.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

There is a filter change indicator to let you know when it’s time to change the HEPA-type-filter and carbon-filter.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device consumes less power and its filters are very affordable thus making it very economical.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is very affordable and you should actually acquire it to receive clean and purified air at all times.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its HEPA-type-filter helps to remove up-to 99% of airborne-allergens down to 2-microns so as to provide cleaner air for asthamtic-people.

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The HEPA-TYPE-Filter and Carbon-filter should be replaced once every 3-to-4 months. However, you can rinse the carbon pre-filter well to save some bucks.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Winix 5500 2

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features a slim, dual-positioning design which makes it easy to set on any surface either vertically or horizontally. It also features a compact desktop-design with 2 sliding switches on top.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a dimension of: 6.34"H x 13.07"W x 9.72"L. It also features a compact, lightweight and multi-color body made of durable ABS-plastic coupled with 2 control sliding switches at the top.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Holmes Small Room HEPA Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

5.65-pounds which makes it very lightweight and easy to carry and move form room-to-room. It’s also a great choice for travellers.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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