WINIX 5510 Air Purifier (New Generation of 5500-2 with App Support) for Home Large Room Up to 1881 Ft² in 1 Hr, True HEPA, High Deodorization Carbon Filter and Auto Mode, Captures Pet Allergies, Smoke

Field Guide to Domestic Happiness Species: Homo sapiens domesticus Habitat: Suburban living room Observed Behavior: The Atmospheric Incident In quiet homes across the world, a curious biological phenomenon occurs. A member of the household, believing themselves alone and unnoticed, releases what scientists politely call a modest but fragrant atmospheric disturbance, also known as a methane bloom. It is often accompanied by two defining characteristics: • a small but decisive sound • a rapid expansion of odor into the surrounding ecosystem The human assumes the event will quietly dissipate into the environment, carried away by the gentle currents of indoor air. But the modern home contains a vigilant predator of airborne impurities. The Winix 5510 Air Purifier. Compact and deceptively elegant, the Winix occupies its territory with quiet authority. Beneath its smooth exterior lies a layered defense system: a true HEPA filter to capture microscopic particles, an activated carbon layer to absorb odors, and the curious phenomenon known as PlasmaWave technology, which gently breaks down pollutants drifting through the air. Ever alert, its internal sensors constantly survey the atmosphere of the habitat, measuring subtle changes invisible to the human eye. Within seconds of detecting an atmospheric disturbance, the machine awakens. Fans surge to life. Air rushes through the filters with the urgency of a wildfire response team. A red light ignites like an emergency beacon. The human sits silently, staring at the glowing red bar, realizing two uncomfortable truths: 1. The event was not as discreet as originally believed. 2. The machine has no sense of discretion whatsoever. For several minutes, the Winix continues its noble work, cycling the air and restoring balance to the domestic ecosystem. Eventually the red light fades. The fan slows. The human exhales in relief, convinced the crisis has passed. Harmony has returned to the environment. Across the room, the Winix sits once again in stillness… patiently monitoring the air, waiting for the next disturbance in the ecosystem. The human, having learned nothing, continues to blame the cat. Nature, after all, is a cycle. Final score: Human 0. Winix ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A really good air purifier with some unique features. In terms of noise, it is among the quietest at about 60 DB. Obviously there’s more noise the faster the fan spins, but in automatic mode, it senses the amount of gluten in the air and adjust the speed automatically which means most of the time it will be running at low speed unless there’s a lot of dust in the air. You can download an android or iOS app to control the fan speed and to see how much dust it is seeing in the air. You can also set it up for Alexa or Google Home to be able to control it through those devices. One need feature is being able to ask Alexa for a reading of air quality from the device. You can also enable an automatic sleep mode, which basically keeps the device on auto fan mode where it senses the amount of dust in the air during daylight, but when the device notices that the room is dark at night, it will put the fan speed to its slowest mode to ensure that there’s minimal noise during nighttime hours. Once the room is lit again and it is daylight the device will automatically switch to auto mode and if necessary, increase the fan speed to pull in more air if it detects an increased amount of dust. These are the main features of the device, but the other thing that I liked about it compared to similar models from other brands is that they say the standard filters it comes with should last 12 months where many other brands recommend changing filters after three months. This is probably because the HEPA filter that this device comes with is thicker at about 1 inch compared to what I have on other air purifiers filters that are generally 1/2 inch or less thick. I have not yet replaced my filters, but with an estimate of one year it should not be a substantial yearly cost because filter filters run around $20. And I say filters because as you can see in the images for the product, there are actually two separate filters that work together one is a white HEPA filter to filter out particles. The other one is a black carbon filter, which filter filters out smell smells. And holding both of those filters in place is a screen which is washable that is meant to capture, larger dust particles or pet hair before they hit the main filter filters. Overall, very satisfied with this device and the only thing I can’t really comment on is how long it will last as I’ve only recently started using it.

We've had one heck of a fire season this year--and if you live in the Western United States, I can already see you nodding your head in agreement. That's probably why you're here reading this review. Thank goodness for air purifiers. Chances are you've already looked at tons of them. You might even be confused as to which one to choose. Hopefully I can help you out with that. In essence, all an air purifier has to do is filter the air and expel it in better shape than it inhaled it. Most units (including the Winix unit here) do this by pulling the air through a HEPA filter--and that certainly helps. If all you're looking to do is reduce dust, you can stop here. Pick a filter, any filter. You'll get the job done. But why stop with one layer of filtration when this unit offers you four? When the air enters your Winix, it will first encounter a cleanable dust screen. This screen is much like what you may have in front of your computer case fans. Large particles get stuck here rather than in your HEPA filter, meaning you won’t have to replace the HEPA as often. In fact, Winix recommends replacing the HEPA once a year; you may have noticed that other brands recommend changing filters every three months or so. That’s why, and it serves as Layer One. The next layer is a honeycomb filter which is filled with activated carbon. You see, HEPA filters alone won't eliminate odors. Just like how activated carbon will remove odors from fish tanks when used as part of the tank's filtration, it also removes odors from the air. Pet dander, wildfire smoke, a certain someone’s love of gassy foods… yeah, you’ll like this function. That’s Layer Two. Layer Three is the HEPA filter itself. Small particles you may not be able to see--but will still do a number on your eyes and sinuses--get stopped in their tracks here. Layer Four is a negative-ion filter that Winix calls “Plasmawave.” Without over complicating the science behind it, this feature will make it harder for viruses to spread and will cause smaller particles to sink where they can be collected easier. This feature can be turned off if you don’t see the need for such thoroughness or perhaps you’re skeptical of the process, but I strongly suggest leaving it on. When it’s time to change (or clean, in the case of your dust screen) your filters, getting to them is easy. The entire front panel is held on by magnets (better than plastic tabs which can break over time). The filters themselves are easy to find right here on Amazon, and they are reasonably priced. You’ll be switched over in minutes. Your biggest hassle just might be tearing your new filters out of its packaging. Now let’s talk about features. For the vast majority of the people, simply hitting the “auto” button will work. This unit has an air quality sensor, and it will automatically increase its fan speed when it senses that your air quality has declined. Once air quality improves, it’ll slow down its fans. It’s a set-and-forget type of thing. For those who are more hands-on, you can bypass the auto mode and choose your own fan speed. This is useful if you’re running this unit in a room that needs more “reach,” or if you find the white noise of the fans to be soothing. On maximum speed, the unit is still quiet enough to hold a conversation next to it—a box fan is far, far louder. The filtered air is pushed upward, where it can more easily circulate in the room without diluting the denser polluted air it has yet to filter. This helps the purifier do a more efficient job. The air quality monitor lets you know what your room’s air quality is by showing you one of three colors: Blue means your air quality is good; Amber means it’s… well… mediocre; Red means bad. Pretty easy stuff, and easy to see from across the room. The various functions and features are backlit, so even in a dark room you won’t have any trouble selecting what you want. For those who are bothered by the indicator lights, there’s a night-time mode which turns them off. The unit itself is well thought-out and constructed. It doesn’t draw attention to itself, and will blend with most any decor. There’s no remote control that you’ll never use, and the controls are so well laid-out you’ll very likely never need to go digging around for the manual. My brother-in-law owns this unit, and it was on his recommendation that we ordered ours. We liked our first one so much, we quickly bought a second unit to go in our daughter’s bedroom. The difference has been striking. Now we only have to deal with wildfire smoke when we venture outside. The dry eyes and sniffles have reduced dramatically. If that sounds like the kind of world you wish to create for yourself in your own home, why not place your order today?

Replacing a 15 year-old unit, next to the litterbox, that had 5 settings, physical power button, and could pass air through very fast, this new Winix is... good but not great? It's the same size as my old unit. It runs quiet but to get any worthwhile airflow I had to set it to 75%, and I avoid using maximum. Even then, airflow is less pronounced than the old unit, which was rated for similar sized room too. So I don't think its very efficient at cleaning. But it might be a little more energy efficient, though I'd rather have a power powerful motor than lights. I loved the slow delay in the motor starting. This suggests quality and longevity for the motor lifespan. Plasmawave is an ionization generator feature. It's enabled when the main unit powers up. I turn off Plasmawave as I don't care for ionization. Now, Winix's solution does NOT produce significant amounts of ozone, which is a big plus. So you might or might not want or need it. Look up ionization benefits and drawbacks in principle and decide if you want it or not. Especially if you have pets. Old filters just had a physical button and could be kept off when needed and not drawing current. Not sure why the digital/passive power system is needed, as that always draws current and adds more points of device failure. Hopefully this new model will last at least 10 years so will it be durable? Time will tell. A solution to this is to plug it into a powerstrip. Surprised to see wifi. Why need wifi for something that just sits and blows? Will update this review as needed. I've had it running a week so far. Update 1: air quality light starred going from blue to yellow to blue randomly yet nothing in the area around the filter changed. Looking at other models that just do the job without as many frills.

After watching the ProjectFarm video on YouT U B E I went online and bought this air filter five minutes later. I was not expecting a quality product at this cheap of a price, so I was blown away with what my $$$ bought. The filter works great and the app is awesome for setting up a scheduled time for when it turns off and on. I have it setup to run a full for 3 hours right after I go to work and then 1 hour right before I get home. Then I have it turn on around 2

I've been looking for a whole room air filter for a while, and Winix was the brand that I'd focused on due to the features, price, and filter replacement cost. That said, I finally committed to purchasing this model, and so far it has met or exceeded my expectations. For reference, this is for my 17x20 master bedroom (340 sq feet) and the unit is specced for 360sq feet. I have berber carpet in my bedroom and it's always given off a 'carpety smell', which I think is the backing oxidizing and crumbling with age. It's very noticeable to me but has never been obnoxious, just an annoyance, but finally wanted to do something about it. First off, this unit is about the size of a common room dehumidifier, so it's not small, and not huge. It doesn't weigh much either. The modes work fine, but I'm not sure exactly how it uses the sensor on it to detect air quality. Mine mostly stays blue, but flips to amber and red occasionally. There's very little distinction between the amber and red color also as it's either "Yup, that's red.", or "That sort of looks red." All the air quality mode does is change the fan speed to a faster setting. Within a day or two of using this on the auto setting, the above mentioned 'carpety smell' is all but gone. I keep it on all the time on auto mode, and it mostly has the blue air quality light on all the time, and runs on the low fan setting. At that setting the sounds is barely audible. I'm hypersensitive to smell, sound, and light, so that was very important it checked all the boxes for me to be something I could keep. It definitely does it's job filter the air/smells, the noise is barely noticeable (it does get louder on the higher setting, but that's clearly to be expected), and the lights on the unit are not that distracting. What sealed the deal for me in keeping this unit was the night mode. When it detects low light levels, it flips the unit to a slower fan speed than the lowest setting speed, and turns off all the lights on the unit except the small white 'Sleep/zzz' one. As mentioned, I'm hypersensitive to a lot of things and need total blackout in my room to sleep, and this light is barely noticeable, and the sound can barely be heard on the 'sleep' fan speed. I have this at the foot of my bed, faced away from my bed, so I don't have direct line of sight to the front of the unit. The 'official' Winix replacement filters cost about $50, which to me is a bit high. There are different types of aftermarket replacements, and I cannot attest to those here, but there are a few that appear to be exactly the same as the OEM one. The filter set has a large paper element filter, and a black carbon one that looks like a 1/2" thick plastic rectangle with tons of little honeycomb chambers and granulated activated charcoal pellets. That's what removes the smells and they definitely work. I will be trying aftermarket filters in my unit after using the provided OEM ones once I know how long they work, how well they work, and how long they last. Overall though, this is the best room air filter unit I've seen and I would recommend it. ***Update*** 01/30/24 As an addendum to my original review, the air filter that came with this unit lasted about a year of continuous use before the 'check filter' light came on. When I took the old filter out, it definitely had worked because I could feel and see fine white dust on the main filter, like what you'd see if you cleaned a vacuum air filter. Also not sure how the "Smart Sensor" in this thing works, but it WORKS. If you spray an air freshener in a room away, it picks it up and ramps up the fan. Walk by it after gargling with mouth wash, fan ramps up. Make a toot near it, it definitely ramps up. Nice to have a product that works how it should!

After much research and reading and watching reviews, I chose this brand and model. I like it because it has a washable carbon filter with actual charcoal chunks, and many other brands do not. I like the Plasmawave to generate negative ions, and I can turn it off if I want. I like the Auto and Night settings and the timer option. I was interested in the remote, but haven't used it much yet. It runs very quietly unless you turn it on High/Turbo, but that is usually for only a few moments, and it really isn't that noisy. Seems very sturdy and well built (apparently in Korea). It is attractive looking and doesn't take up much space. It was easy to get setup, and exciting to turn on for the first time, as I've become a bit obsessed with fresh air. Being that my house is clean, no pets, no smoking, mostly fresh foods and not much cooking, one person most of time, the air is pretty clean anyway. So I wasn't surprised to see the Air Quality Indicator deem my great room to be "fair" (amber colored light) instead of "poor" as you would expect in a home not previously purified. I put it on high, and after 10 minutes the room was "good" (blue light). I let it run on high for another hour, and moved to another area of the large great room area. That room started at good and stayed that way. I then moved it to my bedroom, which started out as at fair, then quickly changed to good. I put it on Auto, and it ran so quietly I didn't even hear it. I kept it on Night mode in my bedroom and it didn't bother me at night at all. The only light that stayed on was the little white night mode light - the air quality bar and all other lights turn off. It did illuminate my room a bit, but nothing that my usually worn eye mask can't take care of. But I will probably place tape over it when I use it in my bedroom going forward. I loved the fresh air scent of the house in the morning after my first night. Moved it to great room again for the day and set on Auto. All still "good" blue color, until I made coffee. Quickly turned to amber "fair", automatically ramped up to fan setting 3, and in 5 minutes the odor was cleared and I was back to good. A little disappointing, I love the smell of freshly ground coffee, but that is the price paid for fresh air. It being hot here, I really enjoyed the slight breeze from the movement of air in the rooms. I found myself turning the A/C to a higher temp because I already had some air flow from the purifier. It is like having a fan on in the room, without the additional noise of 2 units. The instructions were clear, easy to setup, easy to understand how to use. Lightweight for a 60+ woman to carry from room to room. I believe I will get another one for my bedroom, so can keep one setup in the great room as well so I don't have to move it around. Wish it also came in white for my bedroom. I am mostly keeping it on Auto, and Night mode in my room. So far it seems to keep the air nice and clean that way. I've seen reviews where they suggest keeping on Manual so you can run it on fan setting 2 or 3. But since Auto is doing the job, why do that? When I know something may have assaulted the air quality and I want it cleared pronto, I turn it to High myself until clear, and then set back on Auto - only because I'm obsessed right now about clean air. Going forward, I will probably just leave on Auto the majority of the time. If you decide to buy this air purifier, I think you will be very happy with it.

This works great. The fur and dust it filtered out was crazy and helps house smell fresh even with a cat, ferret, and toddler

El mejor purificador que he tenido. Inmediatamente se nota la diferencia. Tenemos muchos vecinos que fuman y todo el humo y olor se encerraban en nuestro departamento y con este purificador ya no se siente. Aunque sí necesitamos un purificador por cuarto. También me gusta que es silencioso.

Powietrze staje się wyraźnie czystsze, oddycha się przyjemniej. Dziecko ma alergię, ale nie mogę powiedzieć, żeby nastąpiła jakaś duża zmiana w jego odczuwaniu powietrza. Ogólnie urządzenie jest dobre — widać, jak dużo kurzu zbiera się na pierwszym filtrze i człowiek uświadamia sobie, czym oddychamy w pokoju. Jak będą pieniądze, kupię jeszcze jedno do drugiego pokoju.

A very good air purifier with a washable pre filter and carbon filter.Design is okay. Easy to install .Noise level is surprisingly low and in night it automatically reduces fan speed if auto mode is selected. As for allergens I think it’s doing a decent job.Its a good value product overall. Plasmawave feature actually works and odour is drastically reduced.

It does everything that was described in the advertising. I'm very happy with it.

The seller is lying; this is advertised to come with a remote control, which is why I chose it, and there is no remote control included, and it cannot be connected to an app. BEWARE - Do not recommend buying this if you require remote operation.