CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Honeywell True HEPA 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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Honeywell True HEPA

Reasons to buy Honeywell True HEPA :

  • button icon Recommended for x-large rooms of (465sq.ft.)
  • button icon Captures up to 99.97% of airborne particles.
  • button icon Filters & circulates air 5-times per hour.
  • button icon A certified HEPA filter to remove allergens.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Honeywell True HEPA VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a HEPA filter that continuously captures up to 99.97% of the particles including those as small as 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

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Yes, it features an Automatic shut-off timer that can be programmed in intervals of 2, 4 or 8 hours in-order to achieve great purification results.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is recommended for use in extra-large rooms of 465 sq. ft. which makes it perfect for use in bedrooms, offices, living-rooms, etc.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses an activated carbon pre-filter to absorb odors including; cigarette-odors of up to 0.05-to-10 microns hence keeping your home smelling fresh.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can purify air in extra-large rooms of 465sq.ft. and can even filter and circulate air for about 5-times an hour.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses a True HEPA filter to capture and remove certain germs within air in-order to keep your house thoroughly clean.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a certified HEPA filter to remove dust-mites & other particles from your air so as to improve on air-quality within your home.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Yes, this device can help capture up to 99.97% of airborne particles including; pet-dander in-order to help you live comfortably with pets.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s highly effective at capturing airborne particles such as pollen with sizes of; 10-to-100 microns thus reducing on the allergic cases within your home.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA & Carbon filter to capture and remove smoke-particles with sizes of 0.01-to-4 microns in-order to keep you home smelling fresh.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Yes, it can effectively remove mold-spores with sizes of 3-to-40 microns using the integrated HEPA-filter

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air-purifier can trap and remove allergens from air to help you breathe easier. So, it will work perfectly in homes with allergic people.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device can operate quietly when running on the lowest setting so that you can enjoy sleeping & relaxing more comfortably in your home.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Honeywell True HEPA
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

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features easy to replace filters that don't require any tools or professional-help.

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 True HEPA
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

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

After operating for the set period, It will go into a “sleeping-mode” that enables you to save electrical power.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses about 133-watts on Turbo Clean and lower-wattage on the lowest-setting thus saving you a lot on money on electricity-bills.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s Energy-Star Certified because it will save energy by entering sleep-mode after each cycle of operation and it even has a low wattage.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit features 3 air-cleaning levels plus a Turbo-Clean setting coupled with an Automatic shut-off timer. Additionally, it features a touch control-panel for easy usage.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with an electronic filter replacement indicator that will light-up to remind you when its time to change the filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This is an energy star certified device that uses a low-wattage thus saving you a lot of money on electricity-bills.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This model is a bit affordable compared to most air-purifier brands within its range. So, consider buying it in-order to clean your home-air.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

If you live with people/kids with allergies like asthma, then this device will work perfectly for them because it can capture up-to 99.97% of airborne-particles.

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 True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Honeywell True HEPA
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

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The Pre-Filter needs to be replaced every 3-months and the HEPA-filter should be replaced once a year. Additionally, a filter light reminds you.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

There is no Honeywell air-purifier that produces ozone. This is possible because they are equipped with a True-HEPA Filter and an Activated Carbon Filter.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The HPA300 air purifier has an old-school Honeywell tower design with a black colour housing coupled with a solid look and feel to it.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has an average size of 22.38 inches (Height) x 20.08 inches (Width) x 10.83 inches (depth) coupled with a simple tower design with a black-color.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Honeywell True HEPA
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It weighs about 12-pounds (5.44 kilo) which makes it a perfect home-appliance and not as an air purifier for travelers.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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