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Oreck WK15500B 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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Runners Up:

Oreck WK15500B

Reasons to buy Oreck WK15500B :

  • button icon 2 stage filtration.
  • button icon Water tank indicator.
  • button icon Quiet operation
  • button icon Adjustable ultrasonic humidifier
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • ENERGY STAR
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • ENERGY STAR
  • FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE
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COMPARISON – Oreck WK15500B VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

2-stage filtration combines a HEPA media filter to capture 99% of dust and allergens and a charcoal filter to remove odors from the air. Charcoal Odor-Removing Filter. Helps remove unwanted odors from the air.

Yes

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

TIMER

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier has a timer.

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier has a charcoal odor- removing filter that is perfect for removing unwanted odor from the air like cigarette smoke.

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The room coverage of Oreck Air Refresh is only for up to 115 square feet.

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Destroys allergens, mould, bacteria, viruses and airborne chemicals (VOCs).

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Larger particles like dust and dander are trapped, and VOCs are slowed down while passing through the filter.

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is powerful enough to remove pet dander from the 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

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Destroys pollen, allergens, mold, bacteria, viruses and airborne chemicals (VOCs).

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier has a charcoal odor- removing filter that is perfect for removing unwanted odor from the air

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is able destroy mold, bacteria, viruses and airborne chemicals (VOCs)

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Destroys allergens, mold, bacteria, viruses and airborne chemicals (VOCs)

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Silence Technology allows you to clean and humidify the air without the noise, making it a perfect choice for bedrooms and nurseries.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

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 WK15500B
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

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

You can set your air purifier to standby mode by swiping left on the screen to access sleep mode.

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 WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

8 watts

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Touch display Standby mode. sleep mode humidity mode 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

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier has got a standby mode which works on conserving energy rendering it 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

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The air purifiers don’t emit ozone or other harmful by-products into your air which makes it ideal for asthmatic 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

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Oreck WK15500B
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

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

No ozone. No worries – Not only does the air purifier not emit ozone, it destroys it.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Portable with a small footprint.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

10 x 10.5 x 29 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Oreck WK15500B
Winix 5500 2
Yes

15 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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