HomeAir PurifiersMedify MA-40 vs Winix 5500-2

Medify MA-40 vs Winix 5500-2

Medify's $200 model meets Winix's $160 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Medify MA-40 wins on more spec categories (3–2), but the Winix 5500-2 undercuts it by $40. Choose the Medify MA-40 for performance, the Winix 5500-2 to save.

Medify MA-40: 3 category wins Winix 5500-2: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Medify MA-40

$200

Winix 5500-2

$160
CADR
330 CFMWin
243 CFM
Coverage
78 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
30 dB
27 dBWin
Noise (high)
56 dB
56 dB
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
No
No
Voice control
No
No
Filter cost / yr
80 USD
70 USDWin
Dimensions
28 × 28 × 69 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
5.3 kgWin
6.8 kg

Medify MA-40

A high-airflow H13 HEPA tower with a touch panel that covers large rooms on a budget.

Winix 5500-2

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

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