HomeAir PurifiersLevoit Core 600S vs Winix 5500-2

Levoit Core 600S vs Winix 5500-2

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

Our recommendation

The Levoit Core 600S wins on more spec categories (8–0), but the Winix 5500-2 undercuts it by $90. Choose the Levoit Core 600S for performance, the Winix 5500-2 to save.

Levoit Core 600S: 8 category wins Winix 5500-2: 0 category wins

Side by side

 

Levoit Core 600S

$250

Winix 5500-2

$160
CADR
410 CFMWin
243 CFM
Coverage
58 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
24 dBWin
27 dB
Noise (high)
54 dBWin
56 dB
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
YesWin
No
Voice control
YesWin
No
Filter cost / yr
50 USDWin
70 USD
Dimensions
31 × 31 × 60 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
5.6 kgWin
6.8 kg

Levoit Core 600S

A large-room workhorse that scrubs big spaces fast while staying quiet and app-smart.

Winix 5500-2

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

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