Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier Review 🔥 Is It Worth It in 2024?

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⎯⎯ 🛒 Links
▸ Winix 5500-2 → geni.us/Winix5500-2
▸ Genuine Filter → geni.us/OEMWinix5500Filter
▸ Generic Filter → geni.us/GENERICWinix5500Filter
Hey, today Danny is re-reviewing this unit, a refresh of the Winix 5300. The Winix 5500-2 is an air purifier with PlasmaWave but can be disabled in comparison with units from other brands like Blueair (the marketing said it is not an ionizer, but we must recommend that if you have sensibilities to the ozone, avoid the use of it).
⎯⎯ 📺 More Content
▸ Winix 5500 Review → housefresh.com/winix-5500-2-r...
▸ Winix 5300 Review → housefresh.com/winix-5300-2-r...
This Winix has good performance for its price based on its cost per yearly filter, but it has a higher noise level and a higher electricity cost. Hopefully, Winix could include upgrades like we've seen in Levoit Vital and Levoit Core, where the new generations have better electricity consumption without affecting performance.
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - 5 I like
00:49 - 3 I dont like
01:22 - Design
03:45 - CADR
04:55 - Filters technology
08:03 - Performance Tests
10:56 - Sound Test
12:33 - Electricity Test
14:51 - Running Costs
17:03 - Conclusions
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@JurassicTrance 3 күн бұрын

Just bought 2 of these, thanks for the in-depth review

@HouseFresh 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was useful and hope you enjoy your new air purifiers!

@Shrp91 Ай бұрын

Nice review!

@HouseFresh Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@onemandeep201 2 күн бұрын

Great video, bro!! What are your thoughts Winix 5500-2 or Medify 40 ??

@AdamWongAirFanta Ай бұрын

Nice review. For this size of the HEPA filter, the CCM (Cumulate Clean Mas) will be low, so it add a layer of pre-filter to stop some large particulate and to raise the CCM. But what is annoying that pre-filter at this aperture will be clogged very often. Users have to clean it very often, if they remember.

@HouseFresh Ай бұрын

Yeah they say every 14 days in the manual which does seem a lot more than what I have seen with other devices. Looking at all the dirty air purifier pre filters on TikTok it’s clear consumers forgot to ever clean their pre filter! Just unboxed your device today btw so will post that video soon! Thanks for checking out the channel.

@TurboLoveTrain 12 күн бұрын

I'd rather clean pre-filters than replace the HEPA and carbon filters more often. "Everyone wants to create and destroy but nobody wants do do maintenance." -me

@HouseFresh 12 күн бұрын

@@TurboLoveTrain 100% agree! Plus performance can be reduced by 40% with dirty filters.

@TurboLoveTrain 12 күн бұрын

Great Vid. (I watched, didn't comment and now that I have one ...) Just got this for my allergies and the life improvement is noticeable--I can't believe I waited so long to get one and I've never slept so well during allergy season. The "air quality" light is misleading though--it tells you the air quality at the device not in the room. When pollen is really bad (usually in the morning or the hottest part of the afternoon) it will report clean air but there will still be traces of pollen (enough to be annoying but significantly less than not using the purifier). I use night mode and when I get up the first thing I do is turn it to 2 or 3, regardless of the air quality indicator, for about 20 minutes to get it "caught up" with the morning explosion of pollen. ...I never turn the thing on or off (just night mode and auto usually) but the "turn on" noise sounds exactly like the McDonalds jingle (you can't un-hear it, you're welcome).

@HouseFresh 12 күн бұрын

So great to hear that it’s working for you and thanks for reporting back! I have read that it’s a gas sensor vs particle which might explain what you’re seeing. For pollen season it might be easier to leave it on a speed that is not too loud so it will continue to remove even if the sensor isn’t activated. Now you have said it is the McDonald’s sound I can’t unhear it ! Thank you haha lol Glad the review was helpful and keep me updated how you get on with it.

@HouseFresh 12 күн бұрын

One thing to note, remember to keep that pre filter clean . At least every few weeks especially if lots of pollen.

@w37320 Ай бұрын

I was considering the 5500-2 but ended up going with Airmega 150. Similar spec but more cost effective.

@HouseFresh Ай бұрын

I do also like the Coway airmega 150 but did find a little less powerful than the winix 5500-2 .

@TurboLoveTrain 12 күн бұрын

@@HouseFresh At the time of this comment the replacement filter packs for the 5522-2 and Airmega 150 are identical on Amazon. The Airmega unit is 50USD more expensive than the Winix but the Winix is quieter on the lowest setting (which matters a lot to me). The Winix has cleanable carbon filters where the Airmega carbon filters must be replaced but come in a 2-pack with the HEPA filter instead of one per HEPA like the Winix. For the extra 50USD it would cost me to buy the Conway I can buy a 2 pack of additional filters (That's two extra years of filters) for the Winix and the Winix is going to be quieter on the low setting and equivalent for everything else that matters.

@KikiX127 6 күн бұрын

the separate air filters is appealing to me since i would put this in the cat room. i don’t mind cleaning the pre-filter often if it will preserve the life of the hepa filter. and i like the separate carbon filter too. I’m curious about how effective is this device with odor control? i know i’d probably have to replace the carbon filter often since it will be near litterboxes, and im okay with that, but I wonder if it’s enough carbon to tackle tough pet odors?

@HouseFresh 6 күн бұрын

It should do and you can enable the plasmawave on and that should help a little with odors also. At the prime day price it’s worth testing as very high carbon devices cost upwards of $600+ so would be good if you can deal with it using a much cheaper device . Let me know how you get on!

@kristiwadsworth4360 19 сағат бұрын

What air filter would you recommend for dorm rooms?

@HouseFresh 19 сағат бұрын

Depends on size of room but in general I like to suggest medium sized unit like this Winix, the Coway ap1512hh or Levoit vital 200s . As they are larger you can run them at lower fan speeds for quieter running.

@davelove5385 Ай бұрын

Good morning, please can you help I have just bought a Levoit LV-128, but now looking at a lot of your reviews I may have picked the wrong one, another one i am interested in is the Winix A332, I suffer from COPD so i am sure one of air purifiers would help me, it is not to late to send back Levoit, I look forward to your reply.

@HouseFresh Ай бұрын

The Winix A332 should be a much better option than the LV-128, it was much quicker at removing PM1 from our test room. Just be aware it’s still a small device so might not be suited to bigger spaces. What size is the room you want to use it in?

@davelove5385 Ай бұрын

It will be mainly be used in my bedroom which is 12 x12ft but downstairs it is one big room 24 x12ft with a small kitchen off 8 x7ft my wife is Chinese so lots of things in the kitchen, thank you for your quick response

@davelove5385 Ай бұрын

The other one I have been looking at is the Winix Zero compact i think this would be better

@HouseFresh 29 күн бұрын

@@davelove5385 Another one to look at is the Phillips 800 I tested today and it did well , 35 minutes to clean and seems a well built device. No carbon as standard or any scheduling functions.

@davelove5385 29 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, I will also look at the Phillips 800,

@Christofer777 22 күн бұрын

is it better than XIAOMI Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro EU Air Purifier? What would u choose?

@HouseFresh 21 күн бұрын

It tested yet but will be soon.

@Christofer777 21 күн бұрын

@@HouseFresh in a week?

@HouseFresh 21 күн бұрын

@@Christofer777 Likely not as quick as that. I did some basic desk research and the this device has higher CADR 294 cfm vs 243 for the Winix. It doesn't have a removal pre-filter but does have app support. Filters seem to be well stocked and not excessive price. Sensor looks and screen looks to be better than the Winix so depends on how much you value that and if you are willing to pay more for them. Another one to consider in the EU would be the winixeurope.eu/air-purifiers/winix-air-purifier-zero-s/ I tested it and it performed as well as the Winix 5500-2 and was much cheaper here in the UK - £149 from Costco. What price are you seeing for the Xiaomi?

@Christofer777 20 күн бұрын

@@HouseFresh Thank u so much for this information, i will look closely. Really appreciate!

@gustopherdanso Ай бұрын

I wonder if this is the same as the winix c545

@HouseFresh Ай бұрын

It’s a little different in design than the c545 which is a bit smaller and uses the cheaper carbon as the 5300-2. But the c555 looks like the same dimension ina different color.

@jonl6406 2 күн бұрын

@@HouseFresh i was looking at that c545 with 2 years worth of filters from costco for $130 vs the 5500-2 at $132 on amazon. Would carbon filter be worth the cost difference? is there any performance difference between the 2?

@HouseFresh 23 сағат бұрын

@@jonl6406 Sorry for late reply. For me I would prefer the activated charcoal pellet filter you get with this for the extra $2.