CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

airpura c600 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:

airpura c600

Reasons to buy airpura c600 :

  • button icon Offers Multi-Stage Filtration.
  • button icon A 360° air intake and outflow.
  • button icon A Large room air purifier (1575sq.ft.).
  • button icon Removes particles & airborne chemicals.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
  • ENERGY STAR
USABILITY
WINNER :

Winix 5500 2

  • FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
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APPEARANCE
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Winix 5500 2

Reasons why we like it:

  • TIMER
  • WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS
  • AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES
  • SLEEP MODE
  • ENERGY STAR
  • FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER
  • AFFORDABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
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COMPARISON – airpura c600 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with a HEPA-Barrier Post Filter that traps micro-particles and airborne chemicals with sizes of 1-micron and greater.

Yes

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

TIMER

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can clean air in areas of up-to 1575sq.ft. If the area you live in is heavily-polluted then this air-purifier should be used in only room-sizes of up-to 550sq.ft.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a premium-quality activated carbon filter to collect and absorb a variety of odors including; cigarette-odor and other chemical pollutants.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Can clean air in rooms of up to 1575sq.ft and it features a 360° air intake and outflow coupled with a variable speed control.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-barrier post filter and MicroSupress filters to trap eliminate any germs around the carbon-bed in-order to provide you with pure air.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses an activated carbon and a HEPA-barrier post filter to trap and eliminate dust-mites and other air-pollutants within your home.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a premium-quality activated carbon filter and HEPA-Barrier Post Filter to trap and eliminate pet-dander and other air-pollutants.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a HEPA-Barrier Post Filter to effectively remove airborne particles including pollen and other allergens from your home-environment.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a premium-quality activated carbon filter to collect and absorb a variety of chemical-pollutants including; smoke and other toxic gases.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit uses a HEPA-Barrier Post Filter to eliminate airborne-particles including mold-spores from your room-environment.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The integrated MicroSupress filters and HEPA-Barrier Post Filter will help to trap and remove any allergens, bacteria, antigens and pathogens within air.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The medium and low speed-settings produce a low background white-noise and can be set low-enough to make only a whisper. Additionally, the highest speed-setting is also quieter.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

airpura c600
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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features easy-to-replace filters that will require you to turn it upside down and unscrew the bottom-plate to access the filters.

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

airpura c600
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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit 40-Watts at the lowest speed-setting and 120-watts at the highest speed-setting coupled with a voltage of 110-to-120 volts.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features manual-controls which include; 2 fan-speeds (variable speed control) and a power-button. This makes it easy to use compared to other air-purifier brands.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s a bit economical because it uses only 40watts on the lowest speed-setting and 120watts on the highest-setting. It also features a universal power-voltage.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It will work perfectly for asthmatic people because it can remove several airborne-particles including; Allergens, bacteria, heavy-chemical and a lot more.

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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

airpura c600
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

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The carbon-filter should be replaced every 2-years and the Micro-Barrier Filter every 12-months. The Pre-filter should be vacuumed every 2-3 months and replaced every 12-months

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit doesn’t produce ozone-pollutants because it’s free of any materials and chemical that cause off-gassing. It also has a pressure-seal on the filter chamber.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit features a 100% metal housing with a circular tower-shape coupled with rolling-wheels at the base for easy mobility.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It features dimensions of: 23"H X 15"W which makes compact. Additionally, it features an all-metal body with controls at the top and wheels at the base.

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

airpura c600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit weighs 49-lbs and the carbon filter alone weighs 26-lbs which makes it heavy for some people to lift.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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