CATEGORY : Air Purifiers

airpura v600 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 v600

Reasons to buy airpura v600 :

  • button icon Has 3 filtration stages.
  • button icon Removes over 4000 chemicals.
  • button icon Eliminates bacteria and viruses.
  • button icon Ideal for commercial or industrial areas.
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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
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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 v600 VS. Winix 5500 2

PERFORMANCE

HEPA FILTER

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to removes up to 99.97% of airborne particles that with minimal sizes of up-to 0.3-microns in diameter.

Yes

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

TIMER

airpura v600
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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This unit can filter-out and absorb airborne pollutants from spaces as large as 2,000sq.ft making it ideal for use in commercial or industrial areas.

No

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its 18-pound activated carbon filter collects and removes a variety of air-pollutants 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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can purify air in rooms of up-to 2,000sq.ft and even 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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It can eliminate germs and other airborne-particles down to 0.3-microns using an integrated True HEPA filter and Micro-Suppress filters.

Yes

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

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Its activated-carbon filter and True HEPA filter help to trap and eliminate dust-mites and other air-pollutants in-order to keep your home clean.

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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The True HEPA filter removes up-to 99.97% of airborne-particles including pet-dander to help you live more comfortably with pets.

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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter to remove 99.97% of airborne-particles including pollen and other allergens within 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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The integrated activated carbon filter collects and absorbs several chemical-pollutants including; smoke, odors 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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It uses a True HEPA filter & Micro-Suppress filters to remove mold-spores and other airborne-particles within your home-environment.

Yes

Can remove mold using its powerful True HEPA system.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It ensures optimum removal of all allergens and other airborne-particles down to 0.3-microns using an integrated True HEPA filter and Micro-Suppress filters.

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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

Uses a backward-curved impeller to help eliminate vibrations and noise associated with conventional air-purifier motors. This facilitates for quiet-operation even at the highest speed-setting.

Yes

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

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

airpura v600
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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s very easy to replace filters of this unit and each filter can be changed separately to help you save on operating costs.

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 v600
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 v600
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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

This device uses 40-Watts at the lowest speed-setting and 120-watts at the highest speed-setting coupled with a universal voltage of: 110-to-120V.

Yes

70 Watts, Power Voltage - AC120V/60Hz

ENERGY STAR

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

Yes it is energy star certified

Winix 5500 2

USABILITY

CONTROLS AND MODES

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s equipped with manual-controls which include; a power-button and 2 fan-speeds that are controlled with an adjustable-knob. This makes it very simple to use.

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 v600
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

ECONOMICAL

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s economical since it uses only 40watts on the lowest speed-setting and 120watts on the highest-speed-setting. It even features a universal power-voltage of 110v-to-120v.

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 v600
Winix 5500 2
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It’s a great air-purifier for anyone suffering from asthma, allergies and multiple chemical sensitivities because it features a True HEPA filter and Micro-Suppress filters.

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 v600
Winix 5500 2
No

No

REMOTE CONTROL

airpura v600
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 v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

The carbon-activated-filter should be replaced every 2-years and the True-HEPA-filter needs replacement every 5-years. The Pre-filter needs to be vacuumed every 2-to-3 months and replaced after 12-months.

Yes

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

Winix 5500 2

SAFETY

CHILD LOCK

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
No

No

OZONE FREE

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It doesn’t produce ozone-pollutants because it features a pressure seal on the filter-chamber and its components are free of chemicals that cause off-gassing.

Yes

Yes, it does not emit off bad gases.

APPEARANCE

DESIGN

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It has a 100% metallic housing with a circular tower-shape coupled with rolling-wheels at the bottom for easy mobility and placement within any room.

Yes

Simple Design - With a 3 Stage Filtration System

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

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

Yes

15 x 8.2 x 23.6 in

WEIGHT

airpura v600
Winix 5500 2
Yes

It weighs approximately 45-lbs and its carbon-filter alone weighs 18-lbs which makes it a bit heavy to lift and move by some people.

Yes

15.4 lbs

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