Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier-vs-Winix 5500 2

COMPARISON – Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

HEPA FILTER

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

True HEPA Filter - removes 99% of air pollutants and bacteria that could make you sick

Yes

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

TIMER

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Uses permanent helios shield to remove cigarette, paint fumes and dormant kitchen odor. It separates the odor and removes it from your indoor fresh and captures them.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has a room size of 77.5 square feet or 8 feet x 10 feet room. Freshens and cleans air within this room. Suitable for small to homes, bedrooms, nurseries and offices.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

First captures and then kills germs – bacteria and viruses. Captures all sizes of bacteria and viruses. Disease causing germs won’t be a problem anymore in your living space.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Eliminates dust mites – dust mites worsen the air quality. Cause congestion in the nose and throat of people. Dust mites commonly hide in carpets.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Its exclusive Truman Cell removes pet dander. Pet dander is dangerous especially to allergic and asthmatic people. Common in places with cats, dogs, birds etc

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Circulates enough air to drive out and gather all pollen. Plant pollen such as grass, trees etc indoors causes sneezing, coughing and other allergies.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Removes smoke using 6 stage purification – reduces every kind of smoke. Will clean and re-circulate the air for healthy breathing. Removes cigarette, wildfire, fireplace and kitchen smoke.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Minimizes unhealthy air particulates like allergens. Will capture all kinds of allergens that cause asthmatic and allergic attacks. Removes 99% of tiny and larger particles of dust, dander, germs, pollen, odor etc.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Silent speed level – runs at lowest noise level. Lets you enjoy the quietness of the device as it cleans. Suitable for peaceful rest.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Washable – once the Trueman Cell becomes dirty, use water to rinse off dirt. Allow to completely dry for a while and then insert it back into device.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Permanent filters – do not require 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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Night light – minimizes the light of the device. Lets you enjoy a restful sleep as it continues cleaning using silence speed.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has been energy star certified – meets the standard of energy usage by energy star. Does not consume highly alarming amounts of power. Safe to use daily and longer.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

CONTROLS AND MODES

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Has been built with a number of controls and modes that make it highly effective. Has an easy to operate controls, 3 speed settings, night light, adjust odor feature and a handy remote.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Very economical – this device filters don’t require to be changed. You will not spend money every time on new filters like other brands.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Suitable for asthmatic people. Features an exclusive Truman Cell TM and Helios HeildTm UV odor. Will destroy dangerous allergens that trigger asthmatic attacks.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

REMOTE CONTROL

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Handy remote control – lets the owner adjust some settings of air purifier from across a room. You can power on or off, change the odor control feature, night light and motor speed from a distance.

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

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Permanent filter

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

CHILD LOCK

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

OZONE FREE

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

DESIGN

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Compact design – device can be placed on the floor horizontally or while on its side vertically. Will not need much storage space and suits most indoor designs.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

14 x 23 x 9 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier

Winix 5500 2

Yes

Light weight 14.7 pounds – easy to move from one place to the next.

Yes

15.4 lbs

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 TIMER REMOVES MOLD AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES WATTAGE
USABILITY	WINNER : Winix 5500 2 FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER AFFORDABLE
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APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

Winix 5500 2