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Rowenta Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

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Rowenta Air Purifier

Reasons to buy Rowenta Air Purifier:

  • button icon 4 filtration levels – pre filter, active carbon, Hepa filter and Nano capture filters
  • button icon Self monitoring air filtration system
  • button icon Timer / delayed start up to 8 hours
  • button icon 4 filtration speeds
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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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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Rowenta Air Purifier

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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COMPARISON – Rowenta Air Purifier VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Features True Hepa filter – effective at capturing and removing up to 99.99% of particles to the mini size of 0.3 microns.

Yes

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

TIMER

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Built in sleep timer – set a power off or delayed start timer up to 8 hours from the control panel.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

400 square feet is the room size coverage size. Cleans air in other nearby rooms within this coverage perfectly.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Removes cigarette odor and other kinds of smell. Makes it conducive to live with smokers as freshness indoors is maintained.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Total room size coverage of 400 square feet. Cleans room and kitchen air within this range well.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

True hepa filter fights germs – kills approximately 99.99% germs, bacteria and other tiny microscopic organisms

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Eliminates dust mites – these mites usually hide in thick materials and make people uncomfortable. Triggers attacks like asthma if not eliminated.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses 4 stage high quality filters to remove pet dander. Makes air clean and betters human and pet relationships.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Advanced technology detects and gets rid of pollen. Pollen populated air is unhealthy and causes, runny nose, sneezing and allergy.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Active carbon filter removes 75 cfm of smoke. It minimizes smoke from burning objects, cigarettes, cooking and other odors and chemicals from 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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Destroys almost all mold spores. Mold is unavoidable in moist places and causes allergy and skin irritation in people.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Traps allergens substances that cause allergic reaction. True Hepa filter traps allergens to a size of 0.3 microns and up to 99.99% allergens are trapped.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has low volume sound at each manual speed. Its night mode provides whisper quiet operation for a restful sleep. 23 db is the minimum noise level and 45 db noise level is the maximum.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Pre filters can be washed once dirty. Clean pre filters have longer life and are more functional.

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Remove the filter after you have powered the device off, replace it and power on.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has Smart pollution sensors that automatically detect airborne particles. Monitors and adjust filtration level for through air cleaning.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Night mode – dims the light in the night to let you enjoy uninterrupted rest. Also adjusts filtration speed for whisper quiet air flow.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Power is rated at 30 watts. At night mode, it saves energy and uses less power.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Is energy star rated – will not consume a lot of electricity even on full day operation.

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Rowenta Air Purifier

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has a number of controls and modes that better its performance. Uses two modes; Auto and night 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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Filter change indicator – control panel produces a light to inform you that it’s about time to replace the Active Carbon, NanoCaptur and Hepa filters.

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Has been certified and rated by energy star – your power bills won’t be worrying when they come.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Comes at an affordable price

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

A combination of 4 filtration system is ideal for asthmatic people. You won’t find much need for the steam inhalers anymore.

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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Rowenta Air Purifier
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

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Comes with automatic modes that make it effective. Will not release harmful substance to the atmosphere.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Modern and sleek design – matches with most interior decor and doesn’t require much storage space.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

11.8 x 11.2 x 21.3 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Rowenta Air Purifier
Winix 5500 2
Yes

11.68 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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