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Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

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

List price

$159

11 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

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

CADR

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

Coverage area

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

What it does well

  • 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

Where it gives ground

  • No mobile app connectivity or smart home controls
  • Aesthetics and plastic chassis are dated

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 12 published matchups.

Air purifiers11 differing specs

Alen BreatheSmart 75i Large Room Air Purifier

$749

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

$159

Alen leads on 4 of 5 rankable specs, but Winix saves $590.

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Air purifiers11 differing specs

Blueair Protect 7470i

$649

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

$159

Blueair leads on 4 of 5 rankable specs, but Winix saves $490.

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Air purifiers11 differing specs

Coway Airmega 400

$549

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

$159

Coway leads on 4 of 5 rankable specs, but Winix saves $390.

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Air purifiers10 differing specs

Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09

$799

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

$159

Evenly split on rankable specs, so price and taste decide it.

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Full specifications

Performance

CADR
232 CFM (Smoke), 243 CFM (Dust), 246 CFM (Pollen)
Room size
Bedrooms, nurseries, home offices up to 360 sq ft
Coverage area
360 sq ft (5 air changes/hr) / 880 sq ft (2 air changes/hr)

Filters

Filter types
Fine Mesh Pre-Filter + Washable AOC Carbon + True HEPA (99.97%)
Filter life
12 months (HEPA) / Washable carbon filter

Usability & Smart

Noise levels
27.8 dB (Silent) – 54.8 dB (Turbo)
Energy consumption
70 W max (Energy Star)
Smart features
Auto Mode + Sleep Mode with Smart Light Sensor (No Wi-Fi)
Air quality sensors
Smart Optical Air Quality Sensor (3-color LED indicator)

Design & Ownership

Weight
14.7 lb (6.7 kg)
Warranty
2 years
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier cost?

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier lists at $159 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier’s key specs?

Key specifications for Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier include cadr (232 CFM (Smoke), 243 CFM (Dust), 246 CFM (Pollen)) and coverage area (360 sq ft (5 air changes/hr) / 880 sq ft (2 air changes/hr)).

What does Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier compare against?

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier is compared head to head against Alen BreatheSmart 75i Large Room Air Purifier vs Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, Blueair Protect 7470i vs Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, Coway Airmega 400 vs Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 vs Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, Levoit Core 600S Smart True HEPA vs Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, and Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier vs Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Auto.