CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Medify MA 18 VS. Winix 5500 2

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Winner:

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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Medify MA 18

Reasons to buy Medify MA 18 :

  • button icon Portable Modern Design with Medical Grade H13 True HEPA Filtration
  • button icon Lifetime Warranty
  • button icon Touch screen technology.
  • button icon Filter Replacement Indicator
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
WINNER :

Medify MA 18

  • CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – Medify MA 18 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a medical grade true HEPA air purifier that cleans 99,97% of allergies, dust ,pollen and other airborne particles within 400 sq. ft

Yes

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

TIMER

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
No

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its H13 true HEPA filter combined with a carbon filter recycles the entire smoke and cigarette odor from the room within 400sq.ft.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is perfect for medium rooms up to 800 sq. ft. covers up to 800 square feet every hour | Covers 400 sq. ft. in 30 minutes | 200 sq. ft. in 15 minutes

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has H13 Medical Grade True HEPA to capture 99.97% of airborne germ particles.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a pre filter that captures large particles such as dust mites.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a medical grade H13 HEPA FILTER that gets rid of 99.97% of pet dander in a medium room.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Cleans air in a room with its H13 true HEPA filter to get rid of pollen.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has an activated carbon filter that is perfect for capturing smoke in a room within 400 sq, ft.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

For a room of up to 400 sq. ft, this air purifier is fit to remove mold of that room size.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its dual filtration system is fit to trap allergens up to 99.97%.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

At minimal speed, this purifier works in quiet mode and this can be set using the touch screen panel.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its portable design makes it easy for filter replacement.

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

Medify MA 18
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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Purifier has a standby mode/sleep mode that automatically shuts it down when system is idle for long.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The air purifier has an estimated rated power use of 35 watts of energy.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is energy star approved

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has touch screen controls on top of the air purifier with A choice of three fan speeds and a track light indicator. Has a standby and sleep mode as well.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a filter replacement indicator that lets you know when to change the filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a life time warranty with minimal energy usage ability making it more economical.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device is affordable for a medical grade H13 air purifier

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

With its combination of dual filtration system, it is able to clean out any allergens and clear the air for asthmatic and allergic people.

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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Medify MA 18
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

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The filter life for this device goes for 4 months of daily use.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its light weight and touch screen controls makes it safe as it can be kept on raised grounds as well as not having wandering buttons for child consumption.

No

OZONE FREE

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device is ozone free if the ionizer is off, however when turned on, it will produce a trace amount that is 100% safe for human use.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Medify MA 18

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Compact, portable, modern design

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

8.4 x 8.4 x 11.2 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Medify MA 18
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The device weighs 4.4 pounds.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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