CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Winix 5500 2 VS. Winix 5300 2

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Winix 5500 2

Reasons to buy Winix 5500 2:

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  • 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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Winix 5300 2

Reasons to buy Winix 5300 2 :

  • button icon Has a 3-stage system that cleans 99.97% pollutants.
  • button icon It can remove several allergens
  • button icon Purifies your room-air automatically
  • button icon Suitable for medium and large rooms
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Winix 5500 2

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COMPARISON – Winix 5500 2 VS. Winix 5300 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It uses a True-HEPA filter which captures up to 99.97% of airborne particles that pollute the air you breath while indoors.

TIMER

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 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.

Yes

Yes, Via the control panel you will see a Timer button that you can press to select a desired length of time.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

It will eliminate cigarette odor & smoke using both the PlasmaWave Technology and a True HEPA filter to capture up to 99.97% of cigarette smoke.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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

Yes

Its room coverage is 360 sq.ft While its Air flow CADR rating for Dust - is 243 Sq.ft, Pollen - 246 Sq.ft and for Smoke - 232 Sq.ft.

FIGHTS GERMS

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

PlasmaWave technology creates Hydroxyls which neutralize bacteria and germs that could make you sick.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

The True HEPA filter will trap all air pollutants of size 0.3 microns and dust mites are of this size.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

The True HEPA filters will capture 99.97% of all airborne particles including pet dander that comes from your pets.

Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to remove pet dander & far which makes it perfect for use in homes with Allergic & Asthmatic people.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

The True HEPA Filter will get rid of pollen thus save you from pollen related allergies such as flu, sneezing and blocked nose.

Yes

It can capture and remove 99.97% of pollen from indoor air thus making it safe to breathe.

REMOVES SMOKE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

It uses a 3 Stage Air Purification system with a coated carbon filter that reduces smoke, household odors from the kitchen, pets odor and VOCs.

REMOVES MOLD

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

Yes

The integrated True HEPA Filter is very effective at removing mold spores by 99.97% success.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

It traps allergens by 99.97% success using its effective True HEPA Filtration system hence making air in your indoor environment safe to breathe.

QUIET OPERATION

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

Once in low level setting, this unit will operate quietly letting you sleep peacefully or enjoy your private time without getting interrupted by noise.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

Pre-filters should be cleaned once every 2 weeks in-order to achieve optimum air purification results.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

Yes, it’s very easy to replace the filters of this device in just 5-minutes.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 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.

Yes

The Smart Sensors will always monitor air quality in your room and even various LED-lights will be displayed showing the air-quality within your room.

SLEEP MODE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

Yes, it has a sleep mode which helps to save energy but the SmartSensor will always be alert in-order to purify air when necessary.

WATTAGE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

Yes

The wattage changes as you increase motor or fan speed. For example at Speed-1 uses 14-watts, Speed-2 uses 34-watts, Speed-3 uses 70-watts, Speed-4 uses 128-watts.

ENERGY STAR

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified which makes it is a very economical appliance.

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

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Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

It has various control-modes which include; Auto Mode, Sleep Mode and Turbo Mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

The filter replacement function will notify you when it is time to make filter replacement. However, the True HEPA filter is replaceable while the Pre-filter is permanent.

ECONOMICAL

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

Yes

It is Energy Star Certified whereby it can run for 7 days and 12 hours per day but with limited power consumption.

AFFORDABLE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it costs less than $200 which puts it among the best affordable air purifiers on the market.

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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

Yes

Yes, it is good for people with Asthma because it eliminates 99.97% of air pollutants such as allergens, dust, pollen, smoke and dust mites.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
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.

No

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

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

Yes

You should change both the True HEPA filter & Carbon filter after 12 months (1 year). The filter replacement reminder will let you know.

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

Yes

It is Ozone free and does not emit any harmful gases when under operation.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

Yes

It features a nice-looking, contemporary design that adds beauty and style to your bedroom, sitting-room, dining or office.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

Yes

It features dimensions of 14.9in (W) x 7.8in (D) x 23.6in (H). Additionally, the controls are on top while air-vents are on the sides.

WEIGHT

Winix 5500 2
Winix 5300 2
Yes

15.4 lbs

Yes

This device weighs only 17.6-lbs which makes it very lightweight and portable enough to carry around your home.

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