Honeywell AirGenius 5-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – Honeywell AirGenius 5 VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

TIMER

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

An automatic shut off timer – allows you preset between 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours of run time before it automatically shuts down. Select most favorable time for you.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Created for large rooms within 250 square feet. Can only clean air within this range thoroughly.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses an odor reducing filter to remove cigarette odor and other smell. Maintains the freshness of indoor air at all times.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a room size of 250 square feet. Air flow is clean delivery rate is 160 dust, 161 smoke and 170 pollen. perfect for medium to large sized rooms.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Fights germs with 5 air cleaning levels- sleep, germ, general, allergen and max. Germ settings specifically fight germs to a size of 0.3 microns or bigger.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Removes dust mites with general settings. Dust mites cause sneezing, runny nose and throat irritation.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Lessens pet dander from indoors – perfect for homes with pets like cats, dogs, birds etc that shed off flecks daily.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a pollen clean air delivery rate of 170. Gets rid of every kind of pollen. Save you from pollen allergy.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Easily removes all kinds of smoke plus other gases. Its patented quiet clean ifD technology eliminates 99.9% of every smoke and harmful gases.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Removes mold from humid areas. Indoor pollen causes watery eyes, sneezes and allergy among young and old.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Traps and filters both microscopic and larger allergen particles. Keeps air safe from allergy causing visible and invisible components?

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Purifies indoor air quietly. Sleep mode – operates at very minimal noise level.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Permanent Pre-filters can be washed. Has a filter washing reminder. Alerts you once filter is dirty and requires to be washed. Clean filters provide thorough cleaning.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Shut off the air purifier; remove the filter that requires replacement. Insert back a new filter carefully and restart device. No complicated steps to follow.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Sleep setting – minimizes on the noise level of the device to extreme quietness. Allows every owner rest without background noise. Perfect for bedrooms.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Minimum power level of 38 watts. Maximum is 65 watts. Will not consume maximum levels of energy.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Energy star certified – meets all the guidelines required for energy efficiency. Energy levels used by this device equated to a light bulb.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

CONTROLS AND MODES

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Features a number of controls and modes that makes its performance high. Has sleep mode, auto shut off timer and smart touch screen controls.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Built in filter reminder – reminds you each time the filters require to be replaced. Starts alerting when filter is almost used up.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has been energy certified – the energy bills will not be alarming even if used all the time.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Eliminates approximately 99.9% of allergens that trigger asthma. Kills harmful particles down to a size of 0.3 microns. Keeps you healthy from constant use of steam inhalers.

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

REMOTE CONTROL

Honeywell AirGenius 5

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

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Pre-filters can be replaced after 3 months. Depends on the air quality indoors and consistency of usage.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

CHILD LOCK

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

OZONE FREE

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Winix 5500 2

DESIGN

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Sleek and compact design – created with modern design and quality housing. Suits majority of indoor decor and fits in small spaces.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

9.9 x 9.7 x 26.8 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Honeywell AirGenius 5

Winix 5500 2

Yes

9.1 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 HEPA FILTER AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 AFFORDABLE REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Honeywell AirGenius 5 VS. Winix 5500 2

Winix 5500 2