Winix 5500-2 vs Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto

In the following scenes, we will exhibit how the Winx 5500 - 2 behaves in a smoke box. We fill the box up with smoke and then turned on the Winx Air P...

As for function, I haven’t had the product long enough to determine whether or not it works properly. I do like the auto mode, especially when I am cooking. It helps clean the air of fumes from the gas stove and general food particles. The sound of the high speed fan is not too bad, very similar to the hum of a standard fan

I have allergies, and I also have three dogs, so I thought it might be a good thing to try. I have been happy with it. I guess I can't say any over-the-top things like "Wow my allergies are cured!" or "my house is suddenly dust-free!" but then I didn't expect that of it. Let's face it: my house is a challenge with the dogs running in and out and tracking in all the outdoors

Yes, we do have 2 dogs but they are not allowed in the bedroom due to my allergies. I honestly didn't have high hopes for the smaller unit but after a couple days of it purifying the bedroom air, I noticed a huge difference. I began waking up with clear sinuses and the room smelled "different". Not a bad smell but maybe just NO smell? Anyhow, after giving the little Blue a good 30 days to prove itself, I knew I needed a larger one for our living room

We did a lot of digging through reviews and Consumer Reports type publications, and settled on Winix 5500-2 as the best purifier for the money. It has multiple filtering stages (and one of the filters is washable multiple times before it needs to be replaced) and has a large air throughput while also being very quiet (these are generally the characteristics to look for in a purifier). Still, 1000 square feet is a lot, and you’ll probably want 2-3 of them, placed in areas where things are dustier/smellier. They are quite compact and not too noticeable against a wall

The big benefit is that I scheduled the purifier to run on Medium when I'm not in the room (which happens to be my office), and then turn back to Auto before I return. When I get back to my office the air smells and feels noticeably better than the rest of the house. Plus being able to tell alexa to turn up the purifier just seems cool. It will be more useful when I stick a second one of these in my daughters room and I can turn it to low for white noise without having to enter the room

The units have equal output, so you have slightly better energy efficiency on the highest fan speed with the Winix compared to the Co way, but otherwi...

A clean one therefore saves you money in the long run because you won't have to replace the main filter as often. More than anything, an air purifier that has a dirty filter probably doesn't do anybody much good, regardless of the specifications on the box. Secondly, I bought this particular model because of its capacity, air quality indicator, and because it uses much less energy than other air purifiers (only 4-38 watts). I keep it running 24/7 in a large bedroom, so energy use and noise are important

That's what you use to reset the device when you put in a fresh new filter to the right of that you're going to see a white circle and I think what th...

I did test it out on a smoky day and it did detect poor air quality and upped the fan. Within 30 minutes it cleared out the air. Yes, these purifiers DO make a notable difference. They are not a gimmick

As for noise level I have it set on either auto or 2, I fine level 3 is a little loud for me. The blue light doesn't bother me. The only thing not giving this five stars is the remote had a dead battery. Once I put in a new battery everything worked great

BUT-it is loud and after I changed the filter the first time, it developed a chronic rattle as well. Now the filter has to be changed monthly, which gets expensive. I wouldn't mind the expense so much if it didn't rattle constantly.

The carbon filter on the 5500-2 isn't worth it and if you want a carbon filter get a can filter and an ac infinity inline fan. There might be better options at the same price point though.

That means if it’s in a child’s room and child knocks something into it, it could dent or damage the filter itself resulting in the need for a replacement. - Without constantly referring to the manual it’s difficult to know what setting it’s on. This can be rather problematic if a child continues to cycle through the settings. Would I recommend it to a friend: Yes

This air cleaner was delivered within 1 week of the order. Packaged well, easy to assemble and get started. Have it near the cat litter box to try and reduce dust in the house. It actually has 3 filters within

Works as advertised. Easy to use. Excellent filter. A little noisy only on the highest setting but still manageable

I can see, and tried to get a picture of, the dust it's pulling into the grille. My husband and I also vape, typically with windows cracked for airflow, and this is the clearest I've seen my apartment. It sucks everything up and I can tell the difference in my air quality. We also run a dehumidifier since this apartment is so humid, and the two together are making a huge difference in my allergies already

I was surprised when it started revving up one day - then I realized I had just used a spray product. I'm hoping it helps with allergies.