HomeAir PurifiersHoneywell HPA300 vs Winix 5500-2

Honeywell HPA300 vs Winix 5500-2

Honeywell's $250 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 $90.

Honeywell HPA300: 2 category wins Winix 5500-2: 4 category wins

Side by side

 

Honeywell HPA300

$250

Winix 5500-2

$160
CADR
300 CFMWin
243 CFM
Coverage
43 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
40 dB
27 dBWin
Noise (high)
62 dB
56 dBWin
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
No
No
Voice control
No
No
Filter cost / yr
90 USD
70 USDWin
Dimensions
51 × 23 × 56 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
9.1 kg
6.8 kgWin

Honeywell HPA300

A no-nonsense true-HEPA tower with high turbo airflow for large rooms at a fair price.

Winix 5500-2

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

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