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Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max vs Winix 5500-2

Blueair's $250 model meets Winix's $160 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max wins on more spec categories (8–0), but the Winix 5500-2 undercuts it by $90. Choose the Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max for performance, the Winix 5500-2 to save.

Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max: 8 category wins Winix 5500-2: 0 category wins

Side by side

Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max

$250

Winix 5500-2

$160

CADR

250 CFMWin

243 CFM

Coverage

35 m²Win

33 m²

Noise (low)

23 dBWin

27 dB

Noise (high)

51 dBWin

56 dB

True HEPA

Yes

Activated carbon

Yes

Smart app

YesWin

Voice control

YesWin

Filter cost / yr

60 USDWin

70 USD

Dimensions

25 × 25 × 42 cm

38 × 21 × 60 cm

Weight

3.5 kgWin

6.8 kg

Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max

A compact, quiet Swedish purifier with HEPASilent tech and smart auto for medium rooms.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Blueair →

Winix 5500-2

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

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Winix →

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