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LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter 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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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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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
WINNER :

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

  • CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • HEPA FILTER
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

TIMER

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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 360 sq. ft. AHAM Verified & CADR Rating for Dust - 243 sq.ft, for Pollen - 246 Sq.ft, for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft

FIGHTS GERMS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

The True HEPA filters will capture 99.97% of all airborne particles including pet dander that comes from your pets.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

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

QUIET OPERATION

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

(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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
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

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter
Winix 5500 2
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

15.4 lbs

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