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Molekule Air Pro vs Winix 5500-2
Molekule's $800 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 $640.
Molekule Air Pro: 2 category wins Winix 5500-2: 6 category wins
Side by side
Molekule Air Pro
$800
Winix 5500-2
$160
CADR
230 CFM
243 CFMWin
Coverage
102 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
30 dB
27 dBWin
Noise (high)
58 dB
56 dBWin
True HEPA
No
YesWin
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
YesWin
No
Voice control
No
No
Filter cost / yr
180 USD
70 USDWin
Dimensions
29 × 29 × 58 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
10.4 kg
6.8 kgWin
Molekule Air Pro
A design-forward purifier using PECO photocatalytic tech to destroy pollutants, not just trap them.
Winix 5500-2
A budget legend with washable carbon, true HEPA, and PlasmaWave for tackling smoke and odors.
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