HomeAir PurifiersBlueair Blue Pure 211i Max vs Winix 5500-2

Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max vs Winix 5500-2

Blueair's $300 model meets Winix's $160 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max wins on more spec categories (7–0), but the Winix 5500-2 undercuts it by $140. Choose the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max for performance, the Winix 5500-2 to save.

Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max: 7 category wins Winix 5500-2: 0 category wins

Side by side

 

Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max

$300

Winix 5500-2

$160
CADR
360 CFMWin
243 CFM
Coverage
60 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
24 dBWin
27 dB
Noise (high)
53 dBWin
56 dB
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
YesWin
No
Voice control
YesWin
No
Filter cost / yr
70 USD
70 USD
Dimensions
33 × 33 × 52 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
5.4 kgWin
6.8 kg

Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max

A high-CADR HEPASilent purifier that clears large rooms fast while staying impressively quiet.

Winix 5500-2

A budget legend with washable carbon, true HEPA, and PlasmaWave for tackling smoke and odors.

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