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LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter VS. Germ Guardian AC5250PT

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Winner:

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Reasons to buy LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter:

  • button icon It features a timer and a child lock feature.
  • button icon compact & purifies air in rooms of up to 217sq.Ft.
  • button icon Touch controls with 3 fan speeds plus Turbo-mode.
  • button icon A digital display indicator with concentration levels.
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Germ Guardian AC5250PT

Reasons to buy Germ Guardian AC5250PT :

  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Ideal for allergic people
  • button icon Great for pet households
  • button icon Effective on litter box odors & other weird odors
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PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

  • AFFORDABLE
SAFETY
WINNER :

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

  • CHILD LOCK
  • OZONE FREE
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Reasons why we like it:

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • CHILD LOCK
  • OZONE FREE
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COMPARISON – LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter VS. Germ Guardian AC5250PT

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

Yes

HEPA Filter that captures and removes up to 99.97% of allergens and other particles as small as 0.3-microns such as household dust, pet-dander, mold-spores and plant-pollens.

TIMER

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It features an automatic 8-hour Timer that can set respectively in-order determine how long you want the device to operate.

Yes

Comes with an inbuilt-timer that can be set from 1-to-8 hours depending on how long you want this device to purify your room air before it shuts down.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, it does remove cigarette odor and any type of smell. It can also get rid of smell from the kitchen.

Yes

Uses an activated charcoal filter to capture and eliminate common odors including cigarette smoke odors.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It features a Room Coverage is 217sq.ft while in Turbo Speed, a Smoke CADR of 140, Pollen-CADR of 160 and Dust-CADR of 175.

Yes

Room coverage is up to “180Sq.ft.” CARD rating; CADR Smoke - 116, CADR Pollen 128, CADR Dust - 126

FIGHTS GERMS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

The PuriCare filter is as effective as the HEPA FILTER whereby it can remove 99.97% of airborne particles including GERMS.

Yes

Uses optional UV-C light technology that works along with Titanium Dioxide to eliminate airborne germs like; staph, influenza, pneumonia and rhinovirus

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It features a 3-stage air filtration system which provides very clean air by trapping and reducing small particles like dust mites while reducing VOCs.

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to capture and remove up to 99.97% of dust mites. Additionally, it also features a Pre-filter that helps to capture large dust particles.

REMOVES PET DANDER

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, it has very effective air filters which can trap and eliminate pet dander thus making it easy for you to live with your pet.

Yes

Uses a Pre-filter with an activated carbon layer to capture and remove pet-odors within your home hence making it a perfect appliance for pet-owners.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

The PuriCare filters can easily capture and remove pollen from the air you breathe thus save you from pollen related allergens.

Yes

Uses a True HEPA Filter to trap and eliminate pollen and other allergy-triggers within your home.

REMOVES SMOKE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, smoke is removed immediately when detected by the unit. In fact, it can remove all types of smoke from your home.

Yes

Uses an integrated Pre-filter and Charcoal-filter to trap and eliminate cooking-smoke, cigarette-smoke and other types of smoke that may accumulate within your home

REMOVES MOLD

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

This Tower air purifier is effective at removing mold while reducing VOCs and Odors at the same time.

Yes

Uses a Hepa-Filter to capture up to 99.97% of allergens including mold. It also uses Pet Pure which is an antimicrobial agent added to the filter to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the filter.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Using a PuriCare Filter, this unit can capture and remove 99.97% of airborne allergens which are as small as 0.3 microns.

Yes

Uses a Hepa-Filter to remove 99.97% of allergens and other particles 0.3 microns from your home. This actually makes it a perfect home-appliance for allergy sufferers.

QUIET OPERATION

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

This unit uses LG Smart Inverter technology which ensures that you enjoy clean purified air without sacrificing your peace.

Yes

Operates quietly even when operating at the highest speed-setting. Also features an ultra-quiet sleep mode that operates at the lowest setting to provide you with optimum peace when sleeping.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, it has a washable permanent filter which you can vacuum or wash at the end of every week because it traps large particles.

No

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It features a One Touch Colour Filter System which makes it easy to clean and replace filters coupled with a filter replacement alarm.

Yes

Features easy-to-change filters that will need to be replaced after 6-to-8 months or depending on the use of the product. In fact, these 3 filters can be easily accessed by pressing a lock and release button

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

The unit has a Particulate Matter Indicator that provides real-time particulate levels with a Smart Indicator.

Yes

Features an auto-mode that automatically captures and eliminates 99.97% of dust and allergens as small as 0.3-microns.

SLEEP MODE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, It features a sleep mode which switches off all lights and makes the unit operate at the lowest speed to reduce noise.

Yes

Features an ultra-quiet sleep mode uses the lowest speed-setting in-order to ensure optimum silence when you’re sleeping at night.

WATTAGE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

This device uses only 35-Watts when operating at optimum-levels.

Yes

Uses 63-watts when operating on the highest speed-setting and it use 33-watts when running on the lowest speed setting.

ENERGY STAR

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, its Energy star certified and it will save you alot of money on electricity bills monthly/annually.

Yes

Energy Star Certified because it meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US-EPA

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Touch controls make it easy to use the unit and it also features different modes which include: Auto-mode, Sleep-mode and Manual-Mode.

Yes

Controls include: A timer-set button, UV-C ON/OFF Button, Fan-speed button, Power on/off button and a filter-reset button. Modes include; the fan-speed mode, UV-C mode and ultra-quiet sleep mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

The unit has a Filter Reset Icon which rims in different colours for a quick identification & hygienic filter replacement.

Yes

Features a filter replacement reminder that alerts you when it’s time to replace the filters. However, its only one single filter that needs to be replaced every 6-8 months

ECONOMICAL

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It features a sleep mode that operates at the lowest speed to reduce noise and it is also Energy Star Certified.

Yes

Uses less energy even with long-hours of performance and it is also very affordable.

AFFORDABLE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

Yes

It is very affordable compared to most air-purifier models within its range.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

This unit has been certified by the Asthma and allergy Foundation of America and its scientifically proven to be used by people with Asthmatic conditions.

Yes

It is perfect for allergy sufferers including Asthmatic People because of its UV-C light technology that works with Titanium Dioxide to reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, germs and mold-spores

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
No

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It’s recommended to change filters after 12-months or basing on the usage and environment.

Yes

All the filters in this device require a replacement every 6-to-8 months

Germ Guardian AC5250PT

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Yes, it features a Child lock function which stops children from using the unit as a toy.

No

OZONE FREE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

Its Ozone generate level is less than 0.01 and this actually makes it ozone-free and same for use in different environments.

No

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

It features a modern, circular and sleek design that allows it to fit in any corner of the house and has an average height.

Yes

Tower design – fits in small spaces

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

This device features dimensions of 12.1 x 11.6 x 30.7 inches coupled with a sleek tower design

Yes

28-inch tall with a small footprint coupled with a lightweight body

WEIGHT

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Germ Guardian AC5250PT
Yes

This unit features a weight of 18.3-pounds which makes it very easy to carry around your home in-order to achieve optimum air-purifying results.

Yes

10.55 pounds

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