CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

LEVOIT LV PUR131 VS. Winix 5500 2

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Winix 5500 2

Reasons to buy Winix 5500 2:

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  • 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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LEVOIT LV PUR131

Reasons to buy LEVOIT LV PUR131 :

  • button icon Has a 3 Stage Filtration System that removes up to 99.97% of germs.
  • button icon Has a Smart auto mode that indicates the surrounding air quality.
  • button icon It covers an average to large living room of up to 322sq.ft (30 m²).
  • button icon It’s Energy Star-certified for energy-saving and its 100% ozone free.
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Winix 5500 2

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Winix 5500 2

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COMPARISON – LEVOIT LV PUR131 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses a true HEPA filter to trap and filter up-to 99.97% of airborne dust, pollen, mites, mold-spores, pet-dander, smoke and other smaller allergens with 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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with a timer that can be set between 1 to 12 hours of operation before the air-purifier shuts-off which makes the air-purifier very convenient.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The Activated Carbon Filter that helps to trap and remove tobacco smoke and other lingering odours around your house in less than half an hour.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s designed to provide clean and purified air within Medium to Large room-sizes of up to 322sq.ft (30 m²) within 10-minutes of operation.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a Fine Preliminary Filter and True HEPA Filter to trap and eliminate germs, bacteria and other dangerous particles within air.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA Filter to eliminate dust-mites and other large particles 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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a Fine Preliminary Filter to trap and eliminate pet-dander in-order to keep your house smelling fresh and clean.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a superior true HEPA filter to trap and eliminate over 99.97% of pollen, airborne dust and any other tiny-particles that move around your house.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses an Activated Carbon Filter to completely remove cooking-smoke and tobacco-smoke from your house in less than half an hour.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses a Fine Preliminary Filter and True HEPA Filter to remove mold within your home in-order to provide you with fresh breathable air.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a pre-filter to trap small and large allergens which include; bacteria, pet dander, mold, and fungi so as to keep your home healthy.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can be very quiet on the lowest setting and only makes a whispering sound when operating in the highest setting.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Yes, its Pre-filters can be washed for at-least once in a week.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The filters are very easy to access and change by removing the back-panel.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a Smart auto mode that uses a built-in air quality meter to automatically adjust speed-settings based on the current conditions to purify air.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features a sleep-mode that automatically sets it to the lowest setting while producing fresh air without any disturbing noise.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air-purifier uses 12-Watts of electricity when set to a Low-setting and 40-watts when set to a high-setting.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is Energy star certified which implies that it will consume less energy even when performing at optimum-levels.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with 6 touch-controls at the top-section coupled with an LCD-Display. It also features several customizable modes with 3 fan speeds and a timer.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is equipped with a Change Filter light that will let you know when it’s time to replace the filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is energy-efficient whereby it uses only 12-Watts of electricity on Low and 40-Watts on High.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very affordable compared to other larger capacity models within its range.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses its 3-filters to remove 99.97% dust, pollen, smoke, odor, and other allergy causing particles as small as 0.3-microns thus reducing on asthma causing pollutants.

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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

LEVOIT LV PUR131
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

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s recommended to replace the filters once every 6-months or when the filter-change light appears.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit is 100% ozone free because it does not use UV or Ions which produce trace amounts of measurable ozone.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device features a simple, compact and classic design that will make it look great anywhere around your home.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Measures about 14.5L x 7.2W x 18.5H inches and weighs about 15.8 pounds which makes it lightweight and portable.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

LEVOIT LV PUR131
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device weighs about 15.2 pounds or 11.2-lbs (5.1 kg) which makes it very lightweight and easy to carry around your home.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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