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Austin Air HealthMate vs Winix 5500-2
Austin Air's $715 model meets Winix's $160 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
The Winix 5500-2 wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $555.
Austin Air HealthMate: 2 category wins Winix 5500-2: 4 category wins
Side by side
Austin Air HealthMate
$715
Winix 5500-2
$160
CADR
250 CFMWin
243 CFM
Coverage
140 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
50 dB
27 dBWin
Noise (high)
66 dB
56 dBWin
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
No
No
Voice control
No
No
Filter cost / yr
80 USD
70 USDWin
Dimensions
37 × 37 × 60 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
21 kg
6.8 kgWin
Austin Air HealthMate
A rugged American-made tank packed with 15 lbs of carbon for serious smoke, gas, and odor removal.
Winix 5500-2
A budget legend with washable carbon, true HEPA, and PlasmaWave for tackling smoke and odors.
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