CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

Winix AM90 VS. Winix 5500 2

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Winner:

Winix AM90

Reasons to buy Winix AM90:

  • button icon Air Quality Indicator
  • button icon Suitable for medium and large rooms
  • button icon Washable Fine Mesh Pre-Filter
  • button icon Dual Smart Sensors + Auto Mode
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix AM90

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix AM90

  • ALEXA COMPATIBLE
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
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Comparison Winner
Winix AM90

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • ALEXA COMPATIBLE
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COMPARISON – Winix AM90 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It comes with a True HEPA filter which captures 99. 97% of airborne pollutants; dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and other allergens as small as 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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has a timer on the app that you can use to schedule the air purifier. The app has a time-based scheduling feature that allows you to turn it off at a set time and then turn it on at a different time.

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

AHAM verified room size of 360 sq. Ft. Suitable for medium and large rooms; kid’s bedrooms, family rooms, and kitchens.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The plasma wave technology safely breaks apart odours including cigarette odour, allergens, chemical vapours, and other pollutants at the molecular level.

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

AHAM verified room size of 360 sq. Ft. Suitable for medium and large rooms; kid’s bedrooms, family rooms, and kitchens. CADR (Dust / Pollen / Smoke): 233 / 240 / 230

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Reduces bacteria and viruses* to give you and your family the cleanest air. *Based on laboratory test conducted on Influenza A Virus H3N2, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a 4 Stage Air Purification system with a coated carbon filter that reduces smoke, household odors from the kitchen, pets odor, and VOCs.

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
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.

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
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.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix AM90

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It is under $200 which makes the air purifier more affordable.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
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.

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Works with Alexa for voice commands and air Quality information.

No

REMOTE CONTROL

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Wi-Fi Enabled – connect with the Winix Smart App to control and monitor your air quality. Never run out of replacement filters by enabling Amazon Dash Replenishment in the Winix Smart App.

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

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

Winix AM90

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
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.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

Winix AM90
Winix 5500 2
Yes

16.5 pounds

Yes

15.4 lbs

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