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Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier vs Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier

They split the 6 rankable specs evenly, so cost decides it: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier costs $90 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

  • CADR: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier lists 232 CFM (Smoke), 243 CFM (Dust), 246 CFM (Pollen) (Winix sheet, 2026-09-02); Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier lists 300 CFM (Smoke), 320 CFM (Dust), 300 CFM (Pollen) (Honeywell sheet, 2026-09-02).
  • Coverage area: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier lists 360 sq ft (5 air changes/hr) / 880 sq ft (2 air changes/hr) (Winix sheet, 2026-09-02); Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier lists 465 sq ft (4.8 air changes/hr) / 2,250 sq ft (1 air change/hr) (Honeywell sheet, 2026-09-02).
  • Room size: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier lists Bedrooms, nurseries, home offices up to 360 sq ft (Winix sheet, 2026-09-02); Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier lists Extra large rooms, master suites, open spaces up to 465 sq ft (4.8 ACH) (Honeywell sheet, 2026-09-02).
  • Filter types: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier lists Fine Mesh Pre-Filter + Washable AOC Carbon + True HEPA (99.97%) (Winix sheet, 2026-09-02); Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier lists Type A Activated Carbon Pre-filter + 3× Type R True HEPA filters (Honeywell sheet, 2026-09-02).
  • Filter life: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier lists 12 months (HEPA) / Washable carbon filter (Winix sheet, 2026-09-02); Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier lists 3 months (Pre-filter) / 12 months (True HEPA filters) (Honeywell sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier
$1593 spec wins
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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your air purifier.

Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 3

Tied overall. Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier is cheaper.

  • The 6 rankable overall specs split 3 to 3.
  • Saves $90 at list price.

Check first: the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier has no Wi-Fi app.

3 Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier6 rankable of 11 specsHoneywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

  • row

    No schedules or remote control from your phone.

    Trips:Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier · Auto Mode + Sleep Mode with Smart Light…Clear:Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier · No (manual touch controls with 2/4/8 hr…
  • row

    Louder than normal conversation at full speed.

    Clear:Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier · 27.8 dBTrips:Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier · 38 dB (Low) – 58 dB (Turbo)
  • row

    Undersized for an open-plan living area.

    Trips:Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier · 360 sq ftTrips:Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier · 465 sq ft

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

2 of 2 differ

CADR

Winix

232 CFM (Smoke), 243 CFM (Dust), 246 CFM (Pollen)

Honeywell

300 CFM (Smoke), 320 CFM (Dust), 300 CFM (Pollen)

Coverage area

Winix

360 sq ft (5 air changes/hr) / 880 sq ft (2 air changes/hr)

Honeywell

465 sq ft (4.8 air changes/hr) / 2,250 sq ft (1 air change/hr)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

Upfront list price$159
3-Yr Washable AOC + True HEPA (Every 12 months (~$45/yr))+$135
3-Year Estimated Total$294

Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier

Upfront list price$249
3-Yr 3x HRF-R3 HEPA + 4x Pre-filters (Annual full filter set (~$65/yr))+$195
3-Year Estimated Total$444

Room Placement & Bedroom Noise Check

Physical clearance required for airflow, wall placement, and bedroom noise levels.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

Wall Clearance Required

Cylindrical 360° filters cannot sit flush against walls without choking intake.

Winix

Requires 12 in perimeter airflow space

Honeywell

Front grille intake: can back up close to baseboards

Nighttime Sleep Mode Noise

Levels below 25 dB are virtually silent for light sleepers.

Winix

Standard sleep speed

Honeywell

30 dB lowest fan speed (noticeable background white noise)

Unit Footprint & Dimensions

Winix

Standard room purifier footprint

Honeywell

Large commercial-grade shell (20.8 × 22.3 × 10.8 in; 17.0 lb)

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Winix: What to watch for

  • Maintenance

    Requires periodic filter replacements to maintain airflow and odor capture.

    Activated carbon and HEPA media gradually saturate, needing replacement once or twice yearly depending on air pollution and pet shedding.

Honeywell: What to watch for

  • Maintenance

    Requires periodic filter replacements to maintain airflow and odor capture.

    Activated carbon and HEPA media gradually saturate, needing replacement once or twice yearly depending on air pollution and pet shedding.

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier$1593 wins
Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier$2493 wins

Performance

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Performance specifications. Middle column is Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, right column is Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier.
CADR232 CFM (Smoke), 243 CFM (Dust), 246 CFM (Pollen)300 CFM (Smoke), 320 CFM (Dust), 300 CFM (Pollen) (wins this row: higher)
Room sizeBedrooms, nurseries, home offices up to 360 sq ftExtra large rooms, master suites, open spaces up to 465 sq ft (4.8 ACH)
Coverage area360 sq ft (5 air changes/hr) / 880 sq ft (2 air changes/hr)465 sq ft (4.8 air changes/hr) / 2,250 sq ft (1 air change/hr) (wins this row: higher)

Filters

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Filters specifications. Middle column is Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, right column is Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier.
Filter typesFine Mesh Pre-Filter + Washable AOC Carbon + True HEPA (99.97%)Type A Activated Carbon Pre-filter + 3× Type R True HEPA filters
Filter life12 months (HEPA) / Washable carbon filter (wins this row: higher)3 months (Pre-filter) / 12 months (True HEPA filters)

Usability & Smart

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Usability & Smart specifications. Middle column is Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, right column is Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier.
Noise levels27.8 dB (Silent) – 54.8 dB (Turbo) (wins this row: lower)38 dB (Low) – 58 dB (Turbo)
Energy consumption70 W max (Energy Star)130 W max power consumption
Smart featuresAuto Mode + Sleep Mode with Smart Light Sensor (No Wi-Fi)No (manual touch controls with 2/4/8 hr auto-off timer)
Air quality sensorsSmart Optical Air Quality Sensor (3-color LED indicator)No automated air quality sensors (filter replacement indicators)

Design & Ownership

2 differences
Design & Ownership specifications. Middle column is Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, right column is Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier.
Weight14.7 lb (6.7 kg) (wins this row: lower)17.0 lb (7.7 kg)
Warranty2 years5 years manufacturer limited warranty (wins this row: higher)
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.
Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier source (opens in a new tab)Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier source (opens in a new tab)

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

Budget favorite with PlasmaWave technology, Washable AOC Carbon Filter, and True HEPA filtration.

  • Washable Advanced Odor Control (AOC) carbon filter with real carbon pellets
  • PlasmaWave technology breaks down pollutants at molecular level
  • Unbeatable performance per dollar in medium rooms

What you give up

  • No mobile app connectivity or smart home controls
  • Aesthetics and plastic chassis are dated
Full Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier specs →

Pick this one if

Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier

Extra-large room True HEPA air purifier with Turbo Clean mode, dual-stage filtration, and AHAM Verifide CADR ratings for large rooms.

  • Powerful high-volume CADR (300+ CFM) for large rooms up to 465 sq ft
  • Certified True HEPA captures 99.97% of airborne particles
  • Durable workhorse build with touch-button controls

What you give up

  • High power consumption (up to 130W on Turbo)
  • No Wi-Fi app or smart automated air quality sensors
Full Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier specs →

Best for each use

Bedrooms

Quiet nights: low-speed noise, sleep mode, schedules from your phone

For bedrooms, buy the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier.

  • Leads 2 of 2 rankable bedrooms specs.
  • Noise levels: 27.8 dB vs 38 dB
  • Weight: 14.7 lb vs 17.0 lb
  • It is also $90 cheaper.

Big rooms & allergies

Open-plan rooms or allergies: CADR, coverage, filter grade

For big rooms & allergies, buy the Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier.

  • Leads 2 of 3 rankable big rooms & allergies specs; Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier takes 1.
  • CADR: 300 CFM vs 232 CFM
  • Coverage area: 465 sq ft vs 360 sq ft
  • Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier is $90 cheaper. Pay the difference only if cadr matters to you.

Low running cost

Cheap to own: filter life, power draw, warranty

Tied on low running cost. Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier is cheaper.

  • The 2 rankable low running cost specs split 1 to 1.
  • Saves $90 at list price.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier spec sheetHoneywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier ↗ · Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier or the Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier?

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier costs $90 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier or Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier?

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier has this deal-breaker: no Wi-Fi app. No schedules or remote control from your phone.

Which is better for bedrooms, the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier or the Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier?

For bedrooms, buy the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier. Leads 2 of 2 rankable bedrooms specs. Noise levels: 27.8 dB vs 38 dB

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 11 specs tracked here, 5 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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