Winix
Winix 5500-2
The Winix 5500-2 lands as a entry-level air purifier, built around 99 m².
49/100
99 m²HEPA390 m³/h
£159best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Activated carbon filter
- Auto mode
- Air quality sensor
- Above-average coverage
- No true hepa
- No app control
Score profile
Scored against the air purifiers classWhere the Winix 5500-2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Coverage
Coverage99
CADR smoke390
Filtration
HEPA gradeHEPA
Activated carbon filterYes
Noise
Min noise27.4
Features
Auto modeYes
Air quality sensorYes
More specs
HepaYes
Cadr m3h390
Noise db4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowWinix 5500-2 vs Philips Philips 3400 Series 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Humidifier
Winix 5500-2Philips 3400 Series 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Humidifier
| WinixWinix 5500-2This page | PhilipsPhilips 3400 Series 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Humidifier | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 50 /100Better |
| Coverage m2 | 99Better | 78 |
| Cadr smoke | 390Better | 300 |
| Hepa grade | HEPA | 3 |
Who it's for
Is the Winix 5500-2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable air purifier for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need true hepa, in which case a higher-tier air purifier is the better call.
Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
okay
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Winix 5500-2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other air purifiers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.
What stands out on the Winix 5500-2?
Its activated carbon filter stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Philips Air Performer 3-in-1?
The Philips Air Performer 3-in-1 scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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See review →If you want the best
Philips Air Performer 3-in-1
The Philips Air Performer 3-in-1 scores higher and adds headroom for demanding setups.
See review →
