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Homedics TotalClean Desktop 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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Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier :

  • button icon 3-in-1 HEPA filtration.
  • button icon Button control interface.
  • button icon Auto timer
  • button icon 3 fan speeds
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • WATTAGE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • WATTAGE
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE
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COMPARISON – Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

360-degree HEPA-Type filtration removes up to 99.9% of airborne allergens as small as 2 microns. A built-in carbon filter reduces odor and VOC's combined with a pre-filter which captures large particles

Yes

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

TIMER

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier has an auto-off timer of up to 8 hours.

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

A built-in carbon filter reduces odor and VOC's combined with a pre-filter which captures large particles

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Purify the air in any large sized room such as your home office, bedroom, kids’ playroom or kitchen up to 128 sqft/ 11.9 sqm

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is designed to kill up to 99.9% of allergens as small as 0.3 microns.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The unit has got a pre filter that captures larger particles like 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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device’s filter is powerful enough to get rid of pet dander in a room.

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is powerful enough to remove 99.97% of pollen that is brought about by flowers in the premises.

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit has a filtration system that consists of a carbon filter whose job is to get rid and clean out smoke plus other associated fumes from the house.

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Mold is a form of fungus that when lands on a damp spot in your home can produce spores which can easily be inhaled. This problem has been taken care of by this air purifier as it cleans 99.97% of the mold in your home.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The unit's true HEPA system is capable of removing and trapping 99.97% of allergens in the house preventing allergic attacks.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is capable of working quietly due to the help of its four fan speeds with fan number one being the quietest while delivering quality air.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Separated Filter Replacement Indicator Replace the single filter when the appropriate filter indicator light starts to flash not need to replace all filters together as one piece which helps to save your money

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a particle sensor with indicator base light which automatically detects airborne particles.

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Whisper-Quiet Operation Sleep mode is awesome for the bedroom with a noise level at 35dB Set timer to auto shut off to conserve energy while you sleep

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Energy Star approved.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

button control timer sleep 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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Separated Filter Replacement Indicator Replace the single filter when the appropriate filter indicator light starts to flash

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Set timer to auto shut off to conserve energy while you sleep. No need to replace all filters together as one piece which helps to save your money

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is safe and ideal for use by asthmatic and allergic people as it wipes and cleans out all the asthma triggers in the room while clearing the air in the room.

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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Homedics TotalClean Desktop 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

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Ozone-free so you can breathe easier.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit has a sleek unique design

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

8.6 x 8 x 3.6 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Homedics TotalClean Desktop Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

7.3 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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