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IQAir HealthPro Plus vs Winix 5500-2
IQAir's $900 model meets Winix's $160 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
Specs are roughly tied (3–3). At $160, the Winix 5500-2 is the value pick.
IQAir HealthPro Plus: 3 category wins Winix 5500-2: 3 category wins
Side by side
IQAir HealthPro Plus
$900
Winix 5500-2
$160
CADR
300 CFMWin
243 CFM
Coverage
86 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
25 dBWin
27 dB
Noise (high)
59 dB
56 dBWin
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
No
No
Voice control
No
No
Filter cost / yr
200 USD
70 USDWin
Dimensions
38 × 41 × 71 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
16 kg
6.8 kgWin
IQAir HealthPro Plus
A Swiss-made medical-grade machine with HyperHEPA that captures ultrafine particles others miss.
Winix 5500-2
A budget legend with washable carbon, true HEPA, and PlasmaWave for tackling smoke and odors.
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