Price: $199.99 - $119.99
(as of Nov 14, 2024 10:19:09 UTC - Details)

Winix 5300-2 Air Cleaner with Plasma Wave Technology. The Winix 5300-2 Air Cleaner is an evolution of the wildly popular 5300 model. It is designed for any home environment and ready to capture dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, mold spores, volatile organic compounds, and household odors. This unit is best used for medium to large living spaces, kitchens, or bedrooms. The WINIX 5300-2 uses a 3-Stage Air Cleaning System, featuring an Odor Reducing Carbon Filter, 99. 97% True HEPA Filter, and Winix Plasma Wave Technology. True HEPA filter captures airborne pollutants and allergens, while carbon filter traps offensive smoke, cooking and all other household odors. Plasma Wave Technology attacks pollutants at a molecular level to neutralize viruses, bacteria, chemical vapors, odors, and gases in the air. Air Quality Sensor offers Set-and-forget convenience by automatically adjusting your air cleaner settings to meet the needs of your environment. CADR Room Size Rating: 360 square feet - Suitable for bedrooms and living rooms Materials: Abs Dimensions: 14. 9"L x 7. 8"W x 23. 6"H Weight: 17. 5 lbs.
True-HEPA filter captures 99. 97% of airborne pollutants; dust mites, pet dander, pollen and other allergens as small as 0. 3 microns.
3 Stage cleaning, removes a range of allergens: dust, cigarette smoke, pollen, odors, pet dander, mold spores and organic chemicals. CFM (Sleep / Low / Med / High / Turbo) : 35. 31 / 70. 63 / 91. 82 / 123. 60 / 240. 14
Plasma Wave acts as a permanent filter to safely break down odor, allergens, chemical vapors and other pollutants - with no harmful ozone
Delivered air flow : 236 CFM, decibels : 27. 8 . Smart Sensor gauges the air and our Auto Mode adjusts the fan to filter the air as needed; with a sleep mode for silent night-time operation
No remote control . CADR rated for 360 sq. ft. Suitable for medium and large rooms; kids bedrooms, baby nurseries and offices
Reviewer: David
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic Machine, Automatic, Very Quiet, Great looking
Review: ** 3-week update **After a few weeks a clicking noise developed in the fan when running on the sleep (lowest) speed. Looking at the fan it appears there maybe an imbalance that over the weeks developed into a motor shaft tapping. Make sure to inspect your unit for a balanced fan. I just issued a replacement on the 5500-2 so we'll see what happens.** Original **I spent weeks comparing units on Amazon and elsewhere. I didn't want to spent > 200 on an overbuilt fan, or be stuck buying overpriced filters. I ended up buying the Winix 5500-2 and Renpho AP002 and first impressions with the two units are that they both appear well built, quiet, and have the automatic mode I really wanted.TL;DR;Winix 5300-2 - Quieter w/Smarter hands off Automatic technology & Ionizer - Set and Forget!Winix 5500-2 - Identical in Black w/Remote & washable carbon filterRenpho AP001 - Incredible unit, Amazing filters, Low cost ownership!Renpho AP002 - Almost identical, slightly more air volumeFILTERSThe Renpho filter has a price and feature advantage over the Winix. Both units have H13 Hepa filters, both have the honeycomb active carbon filters (for capturing VOC), and both have a washable pre-filters for catching large particles. The Renpho however has 2 bonus layers, a microbial coating on the Hepa filter, and an additional charcoal filter sitting before the carbon filter to collect larger particles. The Winix does claim the active carbon filter is washable - Renpho does not make this claim, however both appear similar so it maybe purely marketing. The Renpho filter is shorter and fatter - if you ran the numbers they both likely have similar surface area, thought the Winix is CADR rated for 360 sqr/ft while the Renpho is 330 sqr/ft. They are close.Renpho OEM filters sell for $25 for a full replacement. Winix OEM filters sell for $50 for a full replacement. Renpo claims the filter should be changed every 6 months, Winix claims every 12. I assume this is reflected in their price strategy, however since the filters are so similar, I doubt both claims can be true - and this all depends on how dirty your air is! So cost of ownership is likely less with the Renpho.AIR IONIZATIONThe Winix comes with an Ionizer (called Plasmawave) and Renpho does NOT. The Ionizer charges any particles passing through the unit so they are heavier and will float to the ground and out of air. If you're concerned about Ozone gasses, then this is a feature you can disable and is not a feature on the Renpho.SOUNDThis is a real issue for me - I am sensitive to sound and like the home quiet at night. Deciding on a unit for my children makes this even more important, and I don't want to force them into a white machine for air filtration. In Sleep mode the Winix is significantly more quiet at (advertised) 26dB where the Renpho is at 35dB. With the Winix 10ft from the bed I can just barely hear it. The Renpho is noticable but not "loud". The Winix appears to have 5 speed modes, Sleep, Low, Med, High, and Turbo. The Renpho has just 3 modes, Low, Med, High, with Sleep mode being the Low mode with lights off. Here's the rub however - outside of Sleep mode, the Winix sounds "louder" having a higher pitched whine while the Renpho is more of a hum. If I was going to just set this on High in a corner and forget it, then Renpho is the winner. For a quiet bedroom the Winix appears the winner.AUTOMATIC MODEThis was a huge feature for me and the Winix is a much "smarter" unit. Both units have a similar Automatic feature, sensing the air, bringing the fan speed up or down according to the readings. Both have light(s) indicating the current air quality reading. The Winix however had a light sensor that, when the unit is in Automatic mode, will place the unit in Sleep mode when the lights go out (for more than 1 min). In the morning the unit goes back into Automatic mode. This is huge if you appreciate how quiet the unit is. You can set the Winix to Automatic mode and not touch it until your next filter cleaning. If you wish to use the Sleep mode on the Renpho you will need to push the Speed button to cycle through the speed options back to Sleep - and then again in the morning cycle back to Auto. In reality you maybe better covering the lights with black tape and leaving it in Auto or just leave it in Sleep mode permanently.REMOTEWinix has one, Renpho not - for my needs this is a non-issue.CHILD LOCKRenpho has one, Winix does not - this is a great feature if young kids are around!APPEARANCEPersonally I think the Winix looks clean, modern, and the black color blends well into a corner near furniture. The Renpho AP002 like the Renpho AP001 have their signature funky look which is fine but not as refined. It's an air purifier, so who cares, but it is also a visible piece of equipment in your home.For us the Winix seems more appropriate for a bedroom, the Renpho for a living room. Winix higher cost of ownership justified by the features and sound levels, Renpho for lower ownership cost.If the Renpho unit was QUIETER (ahem - hint hint Renpho) then I would just go that route - save on upfront and ownership cost.SIMILAR MODELSThe Winix 5300-2 and Winix 5500-2 are the exact same physical unit in different colors with different filters. The 5300 is gray, the 5500 is black. Only the 5500 has a remote. The 5500 has their "advanced" AOC Washable Active Carbon filter, while the 5300 has a disposable active carbon. The 5300 Hepa filter is slightly thicker (good) and you get 4 disposable filters with each replacement. If you buy the 5500 and don't like the washable filter it comes with you can buy the 5300 replacement pack and use them instead. For $23 more we went with the Winix 5500-2 to test the AOC filter, and for the black aesthetic. Currently you can get the 5300-2 for $129 (Amazon) and when I purchased the Winix 5500-2 for $152 (now listed at $159 on Amazon).The Renpho AP001 (often found as RP-AP001 or AP-001) and Renpho AP002 are very similar products, both using the exact same filters, having different aesthetic designs, and with the AP002 having more airflow (for supposedly the same sound levels) and covering 30 sqr/ft more space. The AP001 has a dedicated Sleep button while the AP002 Sleep mode is the first option on the Speed cycle button - more daily button work for you. Currently the AP001 sells for $99 (Renpho direct) while the AP002 for $137 (Amazon). I bought the AP002 thinking the newer model maybe more quiet than advertised. If we get another Renpho it will be the AP001 for $37 bucks less.

Reviewer: ruiner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Clean air!
Review: My family and I love this device. The Winix 5500-2 is a highly rated air purifier known for its effective air cleaning and user-friendly features.This model is particularly effective in spaces up to 360 square feet, making it ideal for most bedrooms and living rooms. It includes a smart sensor that adjusts fan speeds automatically based on air quality, and it switches to a quiet Sleep Mode in dark rooms, which is especially useful for nighttime operation. Reviews praise the Winix 5500-2 for its impressive particle and odor removal capabilities, noting that it can significantly improve air quality in a short amount of time.It does produce some noise at higher speeds, but it’s generally quiet in its lower settings, making it unobtrusive in a home setting. Overall, the Winix 5500-2 offers strong performance and reliability for anyone looking to improve their indoor air quality.

Reviewer: Mevo F.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best Investment We Made!
Review: If you are here, I’d be willing to take a bet that you did your research and saw this air purifier recommended across the internet. I’m here to say, the research you did led you to the right place.TL;DR:Amazing, cut down on airborne pet hair, but a bit loud (when running on high) and may need multiple for a living area. Great value for your money. 5/5 ⭐️UPSIDES:This air purifier is simply amazing. Me and my wife purchased this due to our two dogs (Husky mix and a Shiba Inu) constantly shedding to the point you could visibly see hair floating through the air. While running one of these in our living room (which exceeds the 360 sq. ft. rating of the purifier) is not the end-all solution to the shedding, it has drastically increased the air quality, and after just 8 hours of running, it decreased amount of hair floating around. I had my doubts as air purifiers don’t particularly work to eliminate pet hair, but this puts in the work to bring it back to a manageable amount.We have identified “hot spots” of where the dog hair tends to conglomerate due to fans and the A/C, and decided to place it in one of those areas. Within a half hour, the air quality was NOTICEABLY cleaner and easier to breathe. Me and my wife would walk in the area of the fan, then go to another room and physically feel the difference in air quality.Around the 8 hour mark I opened the front face and removed a significant amount of pet hair that had been built up on the mesh screen. If you plan on using these to cut down on pet hair, I personally believe it would be beneficial to identify those areas where the hair tends to build up to position your air purifiers. I’m not saying that this has eliminated or even cut down on the amount we have to vacuum and sweep, but it has helped with the floating dust and hair that accumulates in the air.DOWNSIDES:Noise. (Potentially)So if you’re expecting this to be super quiet and unnoticeable, I’m sorry to say this may not be it if you’re running this on turbo. If you only need to run this on a low to high settings to help remove small amounts of particulates from the air, it will be quiet. However, for our pet hair removal needs, we keep it on Turbo, leaving it sound a little louder than any average fan you get from the store. If you are okay with a bit of white noise running in the background, you will be fine. The noise is much quieter (borderline non-existent) when running on sleep mode to high fan, which could be enough based on your needs, but is not enough for us.Rated Area. (Potentially)This fan is rated for a room 360 sq. ft. While that is large enough for most bedrooms, it may not be enough to satisfy a living area, especially if your house is open concept. I would recommend considering investing in two fans for a larger room (but keep in mind how loud the fan is). If you think you need multiple for a single room, consider investing in one to start so you can hear how loud it is, if you like it and want another for a second room and a second for the same room, only get one more and see how well you can manage the noise of two running at the same time in the same room.Air Quality Light:The purifier has a built in light indicator to indicate air quality which is nice, but not super informative, as there is no guide to tell you what it’s measuring or what the measurements are… honestly it could just be a light on a timer schedule for all we know, as the manual only says it indicates air quality in “red (poor), Amber (fair), and Blue (good)”VALUE:If you can continue to find this around $150 dollars (how much I was able to purchase it for), the value for the amount you’re spending is perfect.I will try to update this review when we purchase a second system and have it running in the same room as the first.

Reviewer: Robert C.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 5500-2 has no remote.
Review: I ordered the 5500-2 unit to replace my 4yo Winix air purifier. This is unit is identical, possibly the same model, but this newer unit did not include a remote. Fortunately, I still have my old remote that works with the new unit. So far it runs quietly and seems to do a decent job and reducing dust and pet dander in the air. Even without the remote it shouldn’t be a deal breaker because the air purifier doesn’t need much attention until a filter needs to be maintained. I took a star off because the description is misleading, unless the manufacturer or seller wants to start shipping remotes separately.

Reviewer: Michel F
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I just got this air purifier a few days ago so this review is not about long term use or efficacy. So far I love it. It looks and sounds cool and very modern and more importantly it works well with no smells, no fumes, etc. It's easy to understand and move around with the handle on top. I initially set it on automatic and since the air seemed clean, the fan was staying on slow speed or going in sleep mode (very slow). Since this unit is used in a basement with concrete flooring and 2 cats around with litter, I manually set it on fan speed 3 and leave it there throughout the daytime. On rare occasions the air quality light will turn amber for a few minutes and then turn to blue again so I guess it's doing what it's supposed to do. Even on speed 3, I can hardly hear it. I can look and listen at the TV a few feet from the unit with no problems.The only thing I didn't like was the very lousy manual that comes with it. The writing is ridiculously small. They mention how to clean the screen filter (first one) but not how to clean the carbon one. I went on online to find out. It's pretty simple. I don't care or need the remote but it's there for those who might. I get the feeling most people will lose it anyway.The online reviews seem to agree that this is a great air purifier and so far I really like it. A review mentioned that it was made in Korea. Mine is not. It's made in Thailand according to sticker on the box.

Reviewer: Diego
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es un buen aparato, buen diseño y silencioso (solamente al nivel alto hace un tanto de ruido) incluso tiene modo sleep para que no haga nada de ruido (al punto que puede ser casi imperceptible) tiene una luz que indica en momento real la calidad del aire y del filtrado.Se me hace un producto caro, pero me lo recomendaron por la calidad de sus filtros hepa, aparte del filtrado de polvo, y el filtro de carbono. El aire se siente igual o al menos a mi parecer (ya que algunas reseñas dicen que el aire se siente diferente) es cuestión de gustos o de cada persona, mi hermano es alérgico al polen y con este aparato literalmente se le quitan las molestias (entonces ahí podríamos decir que ciertamente si tiene una efectividad)Estuve viendo más aparatos similares y ya viendo varias opciones hay aparatos más económicos y con funciones similares.

Reviewer: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK, REGIONAL STAFF COLLEGE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The product is as claimed in the description.

Reviewer: Daniel López
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Realizo esta reseña después de usarlo durante tres meses, lo compré por que actualmente vivo en la CDMX y me estaba afectando mucho la contaminación. Puedo decirles que realmente funciona, ya que el aire se siente más fresco (sin llegar a ser frío) y limpio, dejé de tener problemas para respirar.Al encenderlo o apagarlo se escucha ese tono musical del vídeo y se enciende una luz de acuerdo al grado de partículas en el aire (Rojo=Muy contaminado, Naranja=Contaminado y Azul=Limpio), además cuenta con varios modos.Limpiar los filtros es sumamente fácil y en las fotos podrán ver (con la misma sorpresa que yo) todo el polvo y partículas que acumuló en estos tres meses, me encuentro casi en shock al saber que todo eso es lo que respiramos día a día en un espacio cerrado.

Reviewer: Adrian
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This thing is amazing for the price, the app works fine it even shows filter life for both the HEPA and Carbon filter. Fan speeds from low to high are super quiet. Turbo mode is loud but only used when necessary i usually leave mine on high.