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Sharp FP-A60UW vs Winix 5500-2
Sharp's $230 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.
Sharp FP-A60UW: 3 category wins Winix 5500-2: 3 category wins
Side by side
Sharp FP-A60UW
$230
Winix 5500-2
$160
CADR
240 CFM
243 CFMWin
Coverage
42 m²Win
33 m²
Noise (low)
26 dBWin
27 dB
Noise (high)
54 dBWin
56 dB
True HEPA
Yes
Yes
Activated carbon
Yes
Yes
Smart app
No
No
Voice control
No
No
Filter cost / yr
75 USD
70 USDWin
Dimensions
41 × 24 × 62 cm
38 × 21 × 60 cm
Weight
8.5 kg
6.8 kgWin
Sharp FP-A60UW
A true-HEPA purifier with Sharp's Plasmacluster ion tech to freshen medium-to-large rooms.
Winix 5500-2
A budget legend with washable carbon, true HEPA, and PlasmaWave for tackling smoke and odors.
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