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Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier

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

$159List price

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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)

A closer look.

Reasons to choose it

  • 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

Worth considering

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

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12 published comparisons feature this product.

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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)

Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Published specifications, not independent lab tests.

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A few common questions.

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.