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Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888 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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Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888

Reasons to buy Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888 :

  • button icon True HEPA Filter 5-Stage Purification.
  • button icon Removes 99.97% of dirt, dust and allergens
  • button icon Sense Technology
  • button icon Premium Air Purifier
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT
  • ENERGY STAR
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER
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
  • ENERGY STAR
  • FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER
  • OZONE FREE
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COMPARISON – Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a true HEPA filter having 5 stages of purification that is proven to clean 99.97% of airborne particles as well as larger particles.

Yes

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

TIMER

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a timer that allows you to run the device for 8 hours before automatically switching off.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The air filtration system contains an active carbon and ion generator that cleans cigarette odor as well as keeping the air fresh.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

N/A

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The true HEPA filter as well as the 4 stage air purification enables 99.97% of germ eradication in the room.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a pre-filter stage that is useful in getting rid of larger 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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The device has 5 purification stages that work together to remove 99.97% of pet dander in 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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The device's powerful filtration system together with the true H13 HEPA filter are proven to work strongly to get rid of pollen giving 99,97% air purity results.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

A 400 sq. ft. room can be a kitchen that harbors a lot of smoke in the house; this device is perfect for getting rid of the smoke and producing negative ions that clear the air to your inhalation desire.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Mold could have risen under your carpet or any hidden places, this air purifier is proven to make use of its powerful filtration system to get rid of it in any hidden places in the room.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device traps and eliminates 99.97% of allergens and other pollutants as small as 0.3 microns using its true HEPA filter.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air filtration system is a quiet product with low noise levels at just 21-45dB. Using a quiet copper motor, it silently sanitizes the air for healthy breathing.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has an i-sense technology for reading the air in the surrounding room using the i-sense detection system and it automatically suggests the right fan speed basing on the air quality.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a sleep mode at night that ensures night time performance on an 8-hour timer.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The device uses 35 watts of energy.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a smart control panel that includes a sleep mode, eco mode and auto mode. It also has a timer and fan speed control option.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses 35W of energy at the highest speed making it power saving. Additionally it has 3 year warranty for any parts on the device.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is an affordable choice for a good number of buyers.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This air purifier is ideal for allergic and asthmatic people since it has a 99.97% of allergen trapping as well

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

A wireless remote control is included in the package for convenient access to control the device.

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

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is recommended that the filter life based on daily use should be within 6 to 8 months.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a built in safety switch turning device off after 12 hours of continuous use.

No

OZONE FREE

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device has a modern and light weight design.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

24 x 9 x 16 inches

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Wagner & Stern air purifier WA888
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Device weighs 13.23 pounds.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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