I bought a Holmes air purifier for my small room it says hepa type aeri filtration and it says it cleans 99 percent Allergans and pollutants I got it from target is that a good one.
If you are looking to update your list. Here is the best in market. www.allergyuk.org/get-help/products/filter/product_type:Air%20Purifiers/triggers:Bacteria%7CCat%20Allergen%7CCigarette%20Smoke%7CCockroach%7CDog%20Allergen%7CDust%7CFormaldehyde%7CFungi%7CGrass%20Pollen%7CHouse%20Dust%20Mite%7CHouse%20Dust%20Mite%20Debris%7CLatex%7CMould%7CMould%20Spores%7CPet%20Dander%7CPollen%7CRagweed%20Pollen%7CSilkworm%20Allergen%7CSmoke%7CTVOC%7CVOC'S%7CVirus#products
If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!
@@alexandrasophia24 Thanks, that's just what I was looking for, now if I could just find a way to justify spending $900 for it. I guess not feeling sick every day would be a good one. ; )
This video is low-key one of the best reviews, EVER, straight to the point, explains everything important, why each one is better, what are the options, why some might be better. Thank You!
I just bought the Winix 5300-2. It's nice and quiet and pushes a lot of air. I had a musty odor in the bathroom, very high humidity in my house and the Winix cleared it up in about an hour. I bought it at a liquidator for $80. I'd beware of the GermGuardian especially that model shown, I read reviews on Amazon that a couple people said they smelled smoke coming from it. Do your own research.
Excellent and informative video. I already purchased two of the Winix model but was just coming here to validate my purchase so to speak. Your video is making me feel better about my choice AND your responses to people's comments and questions on here is also wonderful to see. Thank you very much for your reviews.
Just bought the Winix 5300-2 a week ago before finding this vid, and I agree! I was looking at the new air purifiers from Filetret at Walmart, and while these seem like they would work well, I wanted to look around before making a decision. I then found the Winix on Amazon for not only cheaper, but better performanc, and the added Plasmawave feature was a steal. So far its been great! Will be looking into buying another or two for our apartment, they just are too good of a deal to pass up. I was looking into larger purifiers, but the price jumps up way more than I want to pay.
I got the Coway. It was on sale for $160 and it Works very well. You should buy the Coway or Winix because they are Korean brands and air pollution is a real problem there.
The 5500-2 is essentially the same unit as the 5300-2 shown in this video. Though the 5500-2 is a bit better because of its upgraded carbon filter that is pellet based instead of fiber based
We bought the Winix 5500-2 after watching this video. Not sure if there’s a difference comparing to the 5300-2 knowing they use the same filter system. So far it works great 👍
Pretty much the same. 5500-2 has carbon granules in the filter it uses to reduce odors in the room . 5300-2 has a carbon-coated sheet, which is good but less effective than the 5500-2 model . Otherwise both units are pretty much identical. 5500-2 is slightly more expensive by about $30 (or more depending on where you buy it.
I’m still looking for something that covers VOCs or volatile organic compounds. Only reviews I’ve seen covering that is vacuum wars’ dyson and enviroklenz reviews
I really wish we lived in a world where everyone was this thorough. :) The clean air deliver rate (CADR) is actually cubic feet per minute where the filter effectively removed 80% or more of the contaminant (tested for smoke, pollen and dust). Smoke is the result most often used for recommendations. So if you know the actual volume of your room, forget about square feet and divide that number by the CADR and see how many minutes it takes for the machine to filter an equivalent volume of air. The recommendation guideline (square feet * .6 to find an appropriate CADR for a room with an 8-foot ceiling) is based the expectation that you can actually get all your room air through the filter four times per hour. But remember that dead areas in air circulation can trap dust while the filter draws free-flowing air from somewhere else.
I own the Winix 5300-2 and I love it. I have always had an air purifier for years growing up, and this unit is the most quite, the most efficient, and most effective in making my room feel clean when I walk in. The fan can be so quite I don't even know it is on, which is most of the time. Did I mention how fast it cleans the rooms air?? I went ahead and bought a years supply of filters just to be on top of my air. Highly suggest it. Just do it.
Great review.. thank you.. one question- In Amazon reviews for the Winix there seems to be a consistent concern around the plasma wave emitting ozone that could be dangerous.. do you have any idea or suggestions?
The California Air Resources Board lists the ozone output as acceptable. There's no noticeable smell or increase in static cling in our testing. This isn't really anywhere close to the old "ionic breeze" ozone levels, but it does seem to boost efficiency slightly.
@@YourBestDigs thank you for your very informative video, I almost bought the Winix but I feel any kind ozone is bad. Would you personally still used it in a baby room?
@@YourBestDigs can the ionizers or uv thing be turned off in this model? I want to buy an gold air purifier and you help me decide I'm not too concern about the ozone but I want to also buy one for my girlfriend and I don't know if thst might affect her. So if this has the option to turn it off that would great
I've been using the small Honeywell one for a few months now. I honestly did not notice any difference in my allergies. I use it in my bedroom and I like to sleep in complete darkness. 1st problem, when my cats jump on it the settings get messed around (Speed change, lights turn back on). 2nd, the light button stopped working so the light could not be turned off at all! I contacted Honeywell, and after two months I finally received my replacement. Less than a month later and the light button is broken again on this model. :( Hoping I can send this one back for a return, so here I am researching for a different brand.
It’s easy to speed up the playback. Click on the video and then the doors in the upper right corner. You can change the speed to 1.25x or 1.5. I do this a lot on slower videos where I want to get to the info I’m seeking.
wondering if it will help in a classroom. Not so much worried about the oder, more about viruses. Next school Year Im hoping to keep the air clean (less virus) for my students. Does the Winix have UV? Does that matter? Thank You in advance for your response.
Check out this update in our written post: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#covid-19 Short answer: soap is the best defense. We still don't know enough about SARS-CoV-2 to say if a HEPA filter is worth it; for more contagious viruses like measles the small number of virus bodies that slip through are enough to be a risk. Negative airflow (sucking the air out of a room and replacing with outside air) is the strategy used for hospitals, but if you can't do that finding a way to cross-ventilate through open windows may help.
May be unhealthy Air purifiers with ionizers are tested to not exceed 50 ppb of generated ozone, they are not tested to produce 0 ppb. Ozone is unhealthy. In shopping for an air purifier I found various forms of misleading information regarding one stage of filtering called ionizing (plasma, ion). It is true that if you create an intense electrical field you can strip electrons of particles such as dust to make the dust electrically charged and therefore be attracted to an anode plate be collected instead of in the floating in the air. This same process may also kill bacteria and mold. But it is also true that the same mechanism strips electrons off of gasses such as oxygen and nitrogen. When oxygen is affected by the ionizer it becomes ozone. Ozone is a very unstable, highly-reactive, oxidizer. Think of it as a free-radical that wants to bond with something and most likely make something bad or at least unintended. It is toxic. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) limits for ozone emission concentration is 0.050 parts per million or better yet 50 parts per billion. For every billion molecules or air you are not allowed to exceed 50 molecules of ozone. That is a very, very, very small amount. It would seem like the fact that CARB has set this limit then everything should be ok. Well, the irritating ingredient in smog is ozone. On smoggy days ozone levels often exceed 100 ppm. During 2017 in Southern California ozone exceeded 100 ppb for 145 days in a row. Smog related ozone tends to drop every night. But if you are using an ionizer 24/7 and add its ozone output to the background levels of ozone you could create a real health hazard. The NIOSH recommended exposure limit for ozone is 100 ppb. According to NIOSH, Ozone levels of 500 ppb or higher are considered immediately dangerous to life or health. For filtering a mechanical filter is safer - coarse washable pre-filter, heap filter, and activated carbon are all you really need.
Your Best Digs thank you for your reply! I’m currently living in Beijing and I see a lot of stores selling Xiaomi, Dyson, and Blueair. If you could get your hands on any of these brands and compare them to the Winix, I think that would be awesome! Thanks again and good luck with your channel!!
I had a Holmes tower unit from Target that was so loud I could not be in the room with in running on any speed but low, then I saw the 5300-2 the Winix on highest speed is just barely louder than the Holmes on low. Donated the Holmes to the local Vets Society with a fresh set of filters and the manual. My Winix runs 24/7and after a year I still love it. My wife says the whole house smells cleaner, less allergy problems and since it is not in the bedroom at night I put it in manual on the highest speed to cycle the whole house.
Excellent review however, new technology comes out all the time. This review is over 1 year old, I'm sure there are more efficient models out now which makes this review outdated.
The CADR ratings are NOT reliable and you should not base a decision on them. And just because a unit says "HEPA" rated on the box does NOT mean it actually performs at a HEPA Level. MOST air purifiers do NOT actually perform at a HEPA level. These 3 units are good units for smaller spaces depending on what your needs are... but they are far from being considered GREAT filtration solutions, IMO.
Hey, what a great review.. well done.. I need the air purifier and dehumidifier, is there any combo that you recommend? Could you do a video. We have a 100m2 house, i should put air purifier in every room or its enough one in the middle of house? Where should i put it?
We specifically avoided models like Molekule that don't list airflow specifications. Trapping particles isn't everything, but it's what air purifiers are best at. Trapping VOCs and killing organisms is a priority for some people, but it quickly became clear to us that you need industrial-size machines with giant carbon filters to really remove VOCs, and trapping floating virus bodies is not the most efficient way for most people to prevent infection.
We haven't tested VOC (fume) removal performance, since it's unlikely to be effective with anything short of a giant industrial-grade purifier with a very large filter. Tests we've read that check the Dyson filters show that they're about what you'd expect: not very good at actually removing fumes from the air. Dyson machines are expensive and sacrifice air cleaning speed for quiet operation, so we don't consider them a good value.
Thanks for this vid. I watched it and it helped me decide to get the 5500-2 and it saved my will to live during allergy season. The night mode is very, very quiet and it moves a lot of air even at the level 2 fan setting. I would ignore the sensor settings and trust your allergy response (or the pollen reports if they are accurate for your area) because the sensor on the 5500-2 isn't good at pollen detection. On peak pollen days in summer I turn of if the automatic setting if and keep it on 2 and it keeps my allergies at bay like a champ.
Well, the winix 5300 (or other winix models, are not sold in stores near me. Not just not available, but not stocked. Everything about it is online. The honeywell hpa300/200 are sold in stores near me along w/replacement filters. Plus, the hpa300 does 100 sqft more than the 5300, but cost $105 more; $250 vs $145...decisions decisions....
My question is if it makes sense getting one of these for my room. I have a fairly small room but running ac isn't really an option so I always have the windows open with a fan running because it's hot. So do you think it would still make sense to get one of these when I have a constant flow of dust coming from the window?
With a constant flow of air, it doesn't make much sense to try catching dust on its way through. If you could filter your intake air that would make a bigger difference, but that may not be possible depending on your window and how handy you are.
Just read this comment on amazon and wonder whats your opinion about that one.. I know its long but I would really appreciate if you answer. thanks a lot. I bought this in 2018 excited about this new "plasmawave" technology. For the first 9 months or so this thing seemed to work great, the air always smelled fresh/clean and my lungs felt quite good. However, I noticed after a while that as soon as the carbon filter had been exhausted, the air was noticeably more stale as if though the purifier was not "purifying" the air. Around this same time and till now, I've experienced what I thought were allergies (constant slight congestion/irritation in the lungs and sinuses). Finally just before tossing this thing, I decided to take it apart. Man was I shocked. First of all my unit appears to have been taken apart previously as you can see in one of the pics, some of the clips internally are broken (this was the first time I ever opened it up). Next, we get to the "plasmawave" bit of the filter. Which is nothing more than two tufts of carbon fiber needles attached to a crappy high voltage power supply which in turn generates a coronal discharge and ozone/hydroxyl radicals. Now this in and of itself isn't necessarily a bad thing. However notice that the fibers are covered in dust, this renders them useless as the high voltage discharge happens at the very tip of the nano-needle/fiber. Second notice how many have become dislodged from their tufts and are static clinging to the plastic. How many of these have I actually inhaled as they became airborne from the filter? Is this the cause of my lung irritation? Do I now have carbon fibers embedded in my lungs? Time will tell. My advice to you all is to just stick to what works, HEPA filters and UV lights. Some ozone is far better than whatever horrid cancer awaits my future thanks to these lovely fibers...
we dont hav winix in india, I have huge dust problem in house we have philips and coway here , which is best ? coway has airmega 200, airmega 150. i am confused what to choose
Good question! We checked all of our finalists against the California Air Resources Board listings to eliminate models that are pumping out ozone. www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#how-we-selected
Thank you so much for these scientific reviews. I’m wondering if the Germguardian was tested for effectiveness with the UV lights on or off. And why’s the deal with the UV anyway? Why doesn’t any other machine have this UV technology? Do you know if there’s any risks to having it on? I’m basically asking if I should trash my germguardian and buy a different one.
Watched another review of the winix and said that the sensor was just for odors rather than dust and is disipointing if true, does anyone know of that's accurate info ? The 5500 is even better than the 5300 because the carbon filter has actual pellets instead and am buying 2 of them. They are a bit more at around 160, but well worth it
We get into this a little bit in the full review post in the cost comparison section. bit.ly/2xCrt2x Sadly, prices fluctuate and vary depending on where you shop. One of the perks of the Winix is that you can find their filters more places than Coway, and you save quite a bit if you shop around.
Which one catches or sucks in the most pet hair in the air? That is what I would like to know. I'm sure they all get dust and other particles but I would like to know which one sucks hair up good. Many of us own pets and have huge shedding/hair problems in our homes and would like to cut down on some of the hair everywhere
Fortunately, they're all good with pet hair and dander that's floating in the air, so long as you get something that's the right size for your room. Sadly, pet hair sticks well to surfaces, so you still need to vacuum.
Don't quote EPA study without any background information on why indoor air quality is 2~5 times higher than outside air. It's not only the particles, but it's also toxic gas that's emitted from things inside your home. Air purifier is not going to help in that area. Please do not mis-inform people this way. If you haven't done enough study don't quote. you STILL have to open the window and circulate the outside air EVEN if you have the best air purifier in the world.
We wrote about this in our full post here: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#what-can-they-do We consulted with the California Air Resources Board when we were writing this review, and we came to the conclusion that HEPA-class filters are effective at helping people who have problems with air quality related to smog, cooking, candles, pets, and pollen (statistically those are the most significant problems with indoor air quality.) Opening a window is a catch-22 if you live in a place where outdoor air quality is worse than indoor (like California's central valley.) You're right, though, filtering definitely isn't a cure-all. VOCs can't be effectively captured by anything other than a gigantic carbon filter, and the cost just isn't worth it for most people.
Thank you so much for this review, I hope they are legit. I spend way too much time researching stuff I want to buy rather than just buying it. I know it's a good practice, but I'd rather spend my time doing something else because I don't have much time in a day to myself. So thanks a bunch for doing this as it helps me say "Okay now I'm just gonna buy the Winix instead of figuring out why I wanna buy that" so you saved me a bunch of time. My only problem with reviews are you never know if a company gave a review TH-cam page some money to say "Hey, make this review video but make it seem like ours is the best" and this doesn't seem like the case. I will be finding out shortly once my Winix comes in, haha. Thanks again.
Thanks! We only make money when people trust how thoroughly we research and test, so I know exactly how you feel about spending too much time on TH-cam. ^_^
I did alot of research months worth before choosing the winix 5300-2 and I love it. They have a couple other models that may be less and use the same filters and have the same specs fyi.
So how did it work and would it be something that's kind of heavy for a woman to carry around from one office to the other and do you think it helps with the Coronavirus?
@@vapeking466 so is there something smaller in this brand that I can carry back and forth to a couple of different offices that are just as effective as the one mentioned in this video?
The stupid winix just blows air, it doesn't have much suction to pull air into the filter. It's a piece of shit. For those that have one, click like if you agree. turn that piece of shit full blast and pull the front cover off. Even with a full blast, barely any suction happens.
Will this absorb my German Shepherds fur floating inside the house after grooming her.... I'm worried about my up coming baby... Can anyone suggest me if the air purifier helps me with this....
I just bought this air purifier, I tried to turn it on but it is not working. Only the speed buttons 1 and 2 flashing. Any idea how to make it start working
Also can you review the Levoit 200 or another model? This is the one I bought and I bought it because some reviews said it is good at catching animal hair in the air and it said it only uses about 6 dollars in electricity a year. I was going to buy one with washable filter to save money but I wanted a Hepa filter and when I say it used so little electricity I bought it because it was cheaper in cost and I can run it all day and not use much money and it helps me to buy the filters when I need them. I'm not sure it it's working good though. I only use it in a small bedroom on a table. But I saw you showed one of the Levoit air purifiers and I thought you were going to review it more. I have bought three air purifiers so far and two I don't use and they do not work good and just sitting like a pile of junk. This one I have been using but I feel it is not catching enough
Most air purifiers use good filters, but the amount of air they can move limits how effective they can be in bigger rooms. Levoit lists the Vista 200 as suited for rooms "rooms up to 161 ft²", but from googling other reviews it looks like Levoit only claims it only moves 40-50 CFM of clean air delivery rate. In most houses, you need to move all the room air through the filter four times or more per hour before you can improve indoor air quality vs outside air. That's where the CADR CFM*1.6 standard calculation comes from. If your windows are sealed tight, the Levoit might be quick enough to be effective in your living room, but the standard 4x-air-change-per-hour will only be true up a 93 square foot room.
Yeah but have you checked the price tags on those they cost more money than most people could ever afford at least for me just the filter replacements are almost $100
i read the article on your website and i consider myself lucky to have found your channel while i was looking for an air purifier. During the last few months i remember seeing those Dyson air purifiers everywhere in shops, they really have a beautiful design, very different from everybody else, and i was about to buy one of those. Most reviews made by youtube channels mention pretty much nothing about the technical features, which is fundamental when reviewing something such as an air purifier. Most reviews keep talking about the proprietary technologies, the cool lcd screen and the phone app, but i came to realize it's mostly hype. Luckily i found channels like this that talk about what really matters in an air purifier, and instead of the Dyson i bought a Coway Mighty. The only thing i regret about buying the Coway is the design, i really would have liked to have an air purifier for my home that looked as cool as the Dyson one.
Just buy HEPA filter yourself They are quite cheap, about $15-30 Buy MERV 11 (rating for how the smallest particle it can capture) Don’t buy any high MERVs cause they make it harder for air to pass through and are therefore less efficient
We looked into this, but all the good builds we found on TH-cam looked more expensive than $140 anyhow. You'd also have no idea how well the system will work unless you're very carefully selecting a fan that makes the right amount of pressure. If you're that kind of nerd, more power to you, but we quickly gave up trying to put together a short guide that non-engineers could follow.
Nice job evaluating these, except I'm not sure you considered reliability. Those Winix purifiers seem to have an unacceptable failure rate based on many user reviews and based on friends' experience. Quiet, yes, at first but fan goes wonky and gets noisy after a while. Returning under warranty is a pain, especially when purchased over the internet which is your link and your click-through revenue. If I were to get this, I'd buy it at Costco, or someplace where returns don't require shipping. Also you seem to be comparing street prices to retail prices in some cases and no one pays retail price. Still, a lot of good info here, especially the smoke and dust testing. I hate it when companies tout their HEPA but are leaky defeating the effectiveness.
I checked long-term prices with Camelcamelcamel at the time of review, definitely there are fluctuations but the Winix is consistently a better buy (same for filters). I didn't see an unusual failure rate when checking reviews, far more people complaining about the nature of the product ("doesn't get rid of smells") than actual failures. The unit we bought hasn't given any trouble after 10 months.
What a great video, thank you! I went with the Winix for my granddaughter's home. Question: will you do a new 2019 video? What about GermGuardian, and expensive Dyson units? Test more! Good job, dude.
I bought my FAP-TO2-F1 ROOM TOWER 1YR AGO AND... It's now whistling like crazy. Any idea as to how fix this problem or is it the motor is shot and needs replacement???
We picked the top units based on availability, price, and lab-tested ratings before we sis our comparison tests. We didn't even test with a VOC meter because of how poor of these are at removing them. Ventilation is really the best approach, if you need to filter VOCs you'll want something with the biggest carbon filter you can afford.
I wondered the same. It would be nice to know how my 15 years old IqAir machine performes compared to modern ones which cost less than 2 sets of filters for the iQAir system.
This sounds more like a commercial than an objective review. Only 5 purifiers were tested? You've conveniently omitted Oransi, Alen, Molekule, Rabbit Air and IQ-Air, 5 of the best air purifiers on the market. Granted, they are all more expensive, but you said "best", not "best for the money". While the Winix is very good, it is clearly not the best.
I have been researching air purifiers for my bedroom. Currently I have the Winix C545 in my home. When talking to a Winix Customer Services person, I was told the C545 is made exclusively for Costco and they don't have another purifier that they sell to anyone that is the same as that unit. However, I have seen 2-3 with the same specs and controls that appear to be identical to it. Possibly the Customer Services rep is not as familiar with the Winix line as they should be. So far I am impressed with he units ability to trap dust, which is one of the reasons I need an air purifier. The other reason is my nose is typically stuffed up when I wake up in the morning. So far the air purifier is not resolving that issue. So I'm continuing to test other products. I noticed you didn't mention BlueAir, Rabbit Air or Aqualite-US as alternative air purifiers. Is there a reason they were not mentioned or tested (cost, etc.). From my initial investigations they appear to be the top of the line units. In particular Aqualite-US, which has the FDA, CDC backing their result and NASA, which worked with them to develop some of their technology. Finally, thank you for putting together an excellent review of the units in the presentation.
Great review, is there a Winix that is more portable than a woman can carry to two different offices for work? Or another brand that's more portable that's comfortable to the performance of this one? Or maybe this is not very heavy but we women do carry big heavy purses! :-)
Great review video! I liked that you also made the comparison to smaller air purifiers. Really thorough! However I am finding that the Winix 5300-2 has limited seller options on Amazon, and it's not sold for less than $180US. I am able to find it for the $120-130 price at other retailers but it might be worth updating your links. Thanks again!
Best is IQ air; then blue air; aireox. Check Allergy Buyers Club. They also sell very good other ones. Austin is also a good machine. IQ air makes different models. I’m chemically sensitive so I look for a specific type of machine.
Just so u know they sell refurbished units for way less at winix.com. I bought one last year love it. I think they sold out of the 5300-2 but the other unit they have is basically the same. It usees the same filers and has the same specs. Was originally a unit sold at costco.
From the specs and the picture of the control panel, it seems to be the same device as the 5500-2, since it has a remote, but they include the less-expensive carbon filter just like the 5300 series.
Did I miss anything on units that emit ozone? I am wanting one that will not emit ozone. Some companies claim their models don't, but with more digging, found that this was not true.
I heard that these purifiers say that it doesn't contain ozone, but reviews say that this purifier does indeed contain ozone. Sooo can someone clarify or explain if I'm wrong
Very few purifiers dump enough ozone into the air to cause problems nowadays. the California air resources board certifies which models are good enough, and which ones should be avoided: www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ozone.htm Of the modes we picked that include ionizers, they can all be turned off if you're sensitive to the small amounts of ozone that escape. And our top pick is still less expensive than comparable mechanical-filter-only models.
As a warning, I tried the Winix, and that Plasmawave feature/ionizer is very harmful as it generates ozone. I had trouble breathing using that purifier. Please avoid any purifier that contains a uv light, or ionizer.?
Kevin Santos I turned it off on the Winix, but it still felt the same, I would avoid it altogether. I ended up returning it after having it on for a couple of hours. I literally had to go outside the house because I had trouble breathing. I ended up buying a Levoit purifier. Non of their air purifiers generate ozone, and it works great. Their are other brands like IQ air, Blue air, and Austin air that are supposed to be really good as well, but are much more expensive. Main point, do not buy an air purifier with a UV-C light, or an ionizer, not good.👍
That's an unusual reaction, did you notice any other smells? The California air resources board tests air purifiers: ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/air-cleaners-ozone-products/california-certified-air-cleaning-devices and the Winix emits less than 0.050 parts per million, and that's only with the feature turned on. (Same certification for Coway and GermGuardian, as well as the Dyson.) It would definitely be worth calling Winix about this result, as it's not functioning normally if it generates that much Ozone.
Our picks for the best air purifier:
1. Winix 5300-2: geni.us/Winix
2. Coway - AP-1512HH: geni.us/CowayAP
3. Honeywell - HPA200: geni.us/honeywell
I bought a Holmes air purifier for my small room it says hepa type aeri filtration and it says it cleans 99 percent Allergans and pollutants I got it from target is that a good one.
If you are looking to update your list. Here is the best in market.
www.allergyuk.org/get-help/products/filter/product_type:Air%20Purifiers/triggers:Bacteria%7CCat%20Allergen%7CCigarette%20Smoke%7CCockroach%7CDog%20Allergen%7CDust%7CFormaldehyde%7CFungi%7CGrass%20Pollen%7CHouse%20Dust%20Mite%7CHouse%20Dust%20Mite%20Debris%7CLatex%7CMould%7CMould%20Spores%7CPet%20Dander%7CPollen%7CRagweed%20Pollen%7CSilkworm%20Allergen%7CSmoke%7CTVOC%7CVOC'S%7CVirus#products
How is the Winix the clear winner in price? It's $488 compared to Conway's $498 from those links; that's basically the same price.
I was wondering, moving into 2020, has this list changed at all, have you tested any of the newer models?
Natasha Taylor, I paid $129 for mine. Stop shopping down on Rodeo drive, they really hike up the prices.
If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!
Instant like for anyone who tells us the #1 at the beginning
exactly
@@benzarre No the IQ health Plus Pro is the best of the best and Swiss made.
@@alexandrasophia24 Thanks, that's just what I was looking for, now if I could just find a way to justify spending $900 for it. I guess not feeling sick every day would be a good one. ; )
all this sucks... build your own. I have the winix, it barely pulls air into the filter at full blast.
@@tisurmaster How do you build your own?
This video is low-key one of the best reviews, EVER, straight to the point, explains everything important, why each one is better, what are the options, why some might be better. Thank You!
this is one of the best video reviews i've seen in years
Our video production team is pretty amazing.
Definitely the most detailed air purifier review I've seen so far.
I just bought the Winix 5300-2. It's nice and quiet and pushes a lot of air. I had a musty odor in the bathroom, very high humidity in my house and the Winix cleared it up in about an hour.
I bought it at a liquidator for $80. I'd beware of the GermGuardian especially that model shown, I read reviews on Amazon that a couple people said they smelled smoke coming from it. Do your own research.
Excellent and informative video. I already purchased two of the Winix model but was just coming here to validate my purchase so to speak. Your video is making me feel better about my choice AND your responses to people's comments and questions on here is also wonderful to see. Thank you very much for your reviews.
Thanks for watching!
Just bought the Winix 5300-2 a week ago before finding this vid, and I agree! I was looking at the new air purifiers from Filetret at Walmart, and while these seem like they would work well, I wanted to look around before making a decision. I then found the Winix on Amazon for not only cheaper, but better performanc, and the added Plasmawave feature was a steal. So far its been great! Will be looking into buying another or two for our apartment, they just are too good of a deal to pass up. I was looking into larger purifiers, but the price jumps up way more than I want to pay.
I got the Coway. It was on sale for $160 and it Works very well. You should buy the Coway or Winix because they are Korean brands and air pollution is a real problem there.
Yeah, they should know, they get all the crap air that blows in across the sea from China's industrial hubs.
How us your experience with finding and replacing filters?
Great set of reviews. We find the Winix 5500-2 to be a great choice too. It's excellent for dust and allergies.
The 5500-2 is essentially the same unit as the 5300-2 shown in this video. Though the 5500-2 is a bit better because of its upgraded carbon filter that is pellet based instead of fiber based
We bought the Winix 5500-2 after watching this video. Not sure if there’s a difference comparing to the 5300-2 knowing they use the same filter system. So far it works great 👍
The 5500 has a remote and comes with different carbon filter, but they should be very similar. Glad you found something that works for you!
Pretty much the same. 5500-2 has carbon granules in the filter it uses to reduce odors in the room . 5300-2 has a carbon-coated sheet, which is good but less effective than the 5500-2 model . Otherwise both units are pretty much identical. 5500-2 is slightly more expensive by about $30 (or more depending on where you buy it.
I’m still looking for something that covers VOCs or volatile organic compounds. Only reviews I’ve seen covering that is vacuum wars’ dyson and enviroklenz reviews
I have the Winix C545 and its going great so far
how about now?
I have a 550 sq. ft. living room with 9 ft. ceilings. Wouldn't a cubic feet measurement be more helpful as to effective an air purifier would be?
I really wish we lived in a world where everyone was this thorough. :)
The clean air deliver rate (CADR) is actually cubic feet per minute where the filter effectively removed 80% or more of the contaminant (tested for smoke, pollen and dust). Smoke is the result most often used for recommendations.
So if you know the actual volume of your room, forget about square feet and divide that number by the CADR and see how many minutes it takes for the machine to filter an equivalent volume of air.
The recommendation guideline (square feet * .6 to find an appropriate CADR for a room with an 8-foot ceiling) is based the expectation that you can actually get all your room air through the filter four times per hour. But remember that dead areas in air circulation can trap dust while the filter draws free-flowing air from somewhere else.
I own the Winix 5300-2 and I love it. I have always had an air purifier for years growing up, and this unit is the most quite, the most efficient, and most effective in making my room feel clean when I walk in. The fan can be so quite I don't even know it is on, which is most of the time. Did I mention how fast it cleans the rooms air?? I went ahead and bought a years supply of filters just to be on top of my air. Highly suggest it. Just do it.
Great review.. thank you.. one question-
In Amazon reviews for the Winix there seems to be a consistent concern around the plasma wave emitting ozone that could be dangerous.. do you have any idea or suggestions?
I was wondering the same thing! I see you havent gotten a reply though.
The California Air Resources Board lists the ozone output as acceptable. There's no noticeable smell or increase in static cling in our testing. This isn't really anywhere close to the old "ionic breeze" ozone levels, but it does seem to boost efficiency slightly.
@@YourBestDigs thank you for your very informative video, I almost bought the Winix but I feel any kind ozone is bad. Would you personally still used it in a baby room?
@@YourBestDigs can the ionizers or uv thing be turned off in this model?
I want to buy an gold air purifier and you help me decide I'm not too concern about the ozone but I want to also buy one for my girlfriend and I don't know if thst might affect her.
So if this has the option to turn it off that would great
Thank you for making my Air Purifier buying decision faster than ever 👍
I've been using the small Honeywell one for a few months now. I honestly did not notice any difference in my allergies. I use it in my bedroom and I like to sleep in complete darkness. 1st problem, when my cats jump on it the settings get messed around (Speed change, lights turn back on). 2nd, the light button stopped working so the light could not be turned off at all! I contacted Honeywell, and after two months I finally received my replacement. Less than a month later and the light button is broken again on this model. :( Hoping I can send this one back for a return, so here I am researching for a different brand.
I’m reading a lot of reviews regarding ozone for the winix
Thank you! This was an extremely helpful and thorough video (without being too lengthy).
It’s easy to speed up the playback. Click on the video and then the doors in the upper right corner. You can change the speed to 1.25x or 1.5. I do this a lot on slower videos where I want to get to the info I’m seeking.
I could honestly give two shits about how much power it uses. Does it clean the air! That’s what I want
Thanks to all the works that you have done. This video deserves more Likes!
shame that Winix dont sell it in europe. Only 3 time more expensive models.
wondering if it will help in a classroom. Not so much worried about the oder, more about viruses. Next school Year Im hoping to keep the air clean (less virus) for my students. Does the Winix have UV? Does that matter? Thank You in advance for your response.
Check out this update in our written post: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#covid-19
Short answer: soap is the best defense.
We still don't know enough about SARS-CoV-2 to say if a HEPA filter is worth it; for more contagious viruses like measles the small number of virus bodies that slip through are enough to be a risk. Negative airflow (sucking the air out of a room and replacing with outside air) is the strategy used for hospitals, but if you can't do that finding a way to cross-ventilate through open windows may help.
May be unhealthy
Air purifiers with ionizers are tested to not exceed 50 ppb of generated ozone, they are not tested to produce 0 ppb. Ozone is unhealthy.
In shopping for an air purifier I found various forms of misleading information regarding one stage of filtering called ionizing (plasma, ion). It is true that if you create an intense electrical field you can strip electrons of particles such as dust to make the dust electrically charged and therefore be attracted to an anode plate be collected instead of in the floating in the air. This same process may also kill bacteria and mold. But it is also true that the same mechanism strips electrons off of gasses such as oxygen and nitrogen. When oxygen is affected by the ionizer it becomes ozone. Ozone is a very unstable, highly-reactive, oxidizer. Think of it as a free-radical that wants to bond with something and most likely make something bad or at least unintended. It is toxic. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) limits for ozone emission concentration is 0.050 parts per million or better yet 50 parts per billion. For every billion molecules or air you are not allowed to exceed 50 molecules of ozone. That is a very, very, very small amount.
It would seem like the fact that CARB has set this limit then everything should be ok. Well, the irritating ingredient in smog is ozone. On smoggy days ozone levels often exceed 100 ppm. During 2017 in Southern California ozone exceeded 100 ppb for 145 days in a row. Smog related ozone tends to drop every night. But if you are using an ionizer 24/7 and add its ozone output to the background levels of ozone you could create a real health hazard. The NIOSH recommended exposure limit for ozone is 100 ppb. According to NIOSH, Ozone levels of 500 ppb or higher are considered immediately dangerous to life or health.
For filtering a mechanical filter is safer - coarse washable pre-filter, heap filter, and activated carbon are all you really need.
Fantastic review!! You’re covering details no one else is, so thank you for that. Please do a new 2019 review with more air purifiers, if you can🙏🏽
Any models in particular you're looking at? Most of the new models are mostly just adding wifi control to the same filter technology.
Your Best Digs thank you for your reply! I’m currently living in Beijing and I see a lot of stores selling Xiaomi, Dyson, and Blueair. If you could get your hands on any of these brands and compare them to the Winix, I think that would be awesome! Thanks again and good luck with your channel!!
I had a Holmes tower unit from Target that was so loud I could not be in the room with in running on any speed but low, then I saw the 5300-2 the Winix on highest speed is just barely louder than the Holmes on low. Donated the Holmes to the local Vets Society with a fresh set of filters and the manual. My Winix runs 24/7and after a year I still love it. My wife says the whole house smells cleaner, less allergy problems and since it is not in the bedroom at night I put it in manual on the highest speed to cycle the whole house.
My question is why the price jumped to $199 on Amazon for the same model?
What are your thoughts on the 5500-2? @ $249.
Excellent review however, new technology comes out all the time. This review is over 1 year old, I'm sure there are more efficient models out now which makes this review outdated.
The CADR ratings are NOT reliable and you should not base a decision on them. And just because a unit says "HEPA" rated on the box does NOT mean it actually performs at a HEPA Level. MOST air purifiers do NOT actually perform at a HEPA level. These 3 units are good units for smaller spaces depending on what your needs are... but they are far from being considered GREAT filtration solutions, IMO.
Hey, what a great review.. well done..
I need the air purifier and dehumidifier, is there any combo that you recommend? Could you do a video.
We have a 100m2 house, i should put air purifier in every room or its enough one in the middle of house? Where should i put it?
I have two of the levoits. They do not answer emails, they, however, answer reviews and will contact you immediately.
Have you tested the Molekule. I got sucker in because at first they said it would get dust and viruses.
We specifically avoided models like Molekule that don't list airflow specifications.
Trapping particles isn't everything, but it's what air purifiers are best at. Trapping VOCs and killing organisms is a priority for some people, but it quickly became clear to us that you need industrial-size machines with giant carbon filters to really remove VOCs, and trapping floating virus bodies is not the most efficient way for most people to prevent infection.
How is this compared to Dyson Charcoal filters?
We haven't tested VOC (fume) removal performance, since it's unlikely to be effective with anything short of a giant industrial-grade purifier with a very large filter. Tests we've read that check the Dyson filters show that they're about what you'd expect: not very good at actually removing fumes from the air. Dyson machines are expensive and sacrifice air cleaning speed for quiet operation, so we don't consider them a good value.
Winix . The one I got . Good2know
Thanks for the thorough review. Still undecided but I found it very helpful. Also, good job responding to questions.
Does the Plasmawave turn on by default with the Winix 5300-2 and 5500-2 each time you power it on?
Thanks for this vid.
I watched it and it helped me decide to get the 5500-2 and it saved my will to live during allergy season.
The night mode is very, very quiet and it moves a lot of air even at the level 2 fan setting.
I would ignore the sensor settings and trust your allergy response (or the pollen reports if they are accurate for your area) because the sensor on the 5500-2 isn't good at pollen detection. On peak pollen days in summer I turn of if the automatic setting if and keep it on 2 and it keeps my allergies at bay like a champ.
Having psoriasis, I have been looking for a good air purifier. The 5300-2 is definitely my pick, thanks to you guys.
Well, the winix 5300 (or other winix models, are not sold in stores near me. Not just not available, but not stocked. Everything about it is online. The honeywell hpa300/200 are sold in stores near me along w/replacement filters. Plus, the hpa300 does 100 sqft more than the 5300, but cost $105 more; $250 vs $145...decisions decisions....
nice video
My question is if it makes sense getting one of these for my room. I have a fairly small room but running ac isn't really an option so I always have the windows open with a fan running because it's hot. So do you think it would still make sense to get one of these when I have a constant flow of dust coming from the window?
With a constant flow of air, it doesn't make much sense to try catching dust on its way through. If you could filter your intake air that would make a bigger difference, but that may not be possible depending on your window and how handy you are.
@@YourBestDigs are there any videos I can watch to give me ideas?
Just read this comment on amazon and wonder whats your opinion about that one.. I know its long but I would really appreciate if you answer. thanks a lot.
I bought this in 2018 excited about this new "plasmawave" technology. For the first 9 months or so this thing seemed to work great, the air always smelled fresh/clean and my lungs felt quite good. However, I noticed after a while that as soon as the carbon filter had been exhausted, the air was noticeably more stale as if though the purifier was not "purifying" the air. Around this same time and till now, I've experienced what I thought were allergies (constant slight congestion/irritation in the lungs and sinuses). Finally just before tossing this thing, I decided to take it apart. Man was I shocked. First of all my unit appears to have been taken apart previously as you can see in one of the pics, some of the clips internally are broken (this was the first time I ever opened it up). Next, we get to the "plasmawave" bit of the filter. Which is nothing more than two tufts of carbon fiber needles attached to a crappy high voltage power supply which in turn generates a coronal discharge and ozone/hydroxyl radicals. Now this in and of itself isn't necessarily a bad thing. However notice that the fibers are covered in dust, this renders them useless as the high voltage discharge happens at the very tip of the nano-needle/fiber. Second notice how many have become dislodged from their tufts and are static clinging to the plastic. How many of these have I actually inhaled as they became airborne from the filter? Is this the cause of my lung irritation? Do I now have carbon fibers embedded in my lungs? Time will tell. My advice to you all is to just stick to what works, HEPA filters and UV lights. Some ozone is far better than whatever horrid cancer awaits my future thanks to these lovely fibers...
we dont hav winix in india, I have huge dust problem in house
we have philips and coway here , which is best
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coway has airmega 200, airmega 150.
i am confused what to choose
What you don't mention is that ionizers may release small amounts of ozone which can actually cause respiratory disease.
Good question! We checked all of our finalists against the California Air Resources Board listings to eliminate models that are pumping out ozone. www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#how-we-selected
Thank you so much for these scientific reviews. I’m wondering if the Germguardian was tested for effectiveness with the UV lights on or off. And why’s the deal with the UV anyway? Why doesn’t any other machine have this UV technology? Do you know if there’s any risks to having it on? I’m basically asking if I should trash my germguardian and buy a different one.
Yeah UV light is bad. The Levoit 300 is legit for $100. The best bang for your buck for a small bedroom. Mind you this review is a year old.
Watched another review of the winix and said that the sensor was just for odors rather than dust and is disipointing if true, does anyone know of that's accurate info ?
The 5500 is even better than the 5300 because the carbon filter has actual pellets instead and am buying 2 of them. They are a bit more at around 160, but well worth it
Good review but please list filter costs.
We get into this a little bit in the full review post in the cost comparison section. bit.ly/2xCrt2x
Sadly, prices fluctuate and vary depending on where you shop. One of the perks of the Winix is that you can find their filters more places than Coway, and you save quite a bit if you shop around.
Which one catches or sucks in the most pet hair in the air? That is what I would like to know. I'm sure they all get dust and other particles but I would like to know which one sucks hair up good. Many of us own pets and have huge shedding/hair problems in our homes and would like to cut down on some of the hair everywhere
Fortunately, they're all good with pet hair and dander that's floating in the air, so long as you get something that's the right size for your room. Sadly, pet hair sticks well to surfaces, so you still need to vacuum.
good review but not needed background music that everybody pot in their videos and also not needed background music. Thanks!
Don't quote EPA study without any background information on why indoor air quality is 2~5 times higher than outside air. It's not only the particles, but it's also toxic gas that's emitted from things inside your home. Air purifier is not going to help in that area. Please do not mis-inform people this way. If you haven't done enough study don't quote. you STILL have to open the window and circulate the outside air EVEN if you have the best air purifier in the world.
We wrote about this in our full post here: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#what-can-they-do
We consulted with the California Air Resources Board when we were writing this review, and we came to the conclusion that HEPA-class filters are effective at helping people who have problems with air quality related to smog, cooking, candles, pets, and pollen (statistically those are the most significant problems with indoor air quality.)
Opening a window is a catch-22 if you live in a place where outdoor air quality is worse than indoor (like California's central valley.)
You're right, though, filtering definitely isn't a cure-all. VOCs can't be effectively captured by anything other than a gigantic carbon filter, and the cost just isn't worth it for most people.
Tells you number 1 right away. Love this video
Thank you for this, Honeywell makes it unnecessarily complicated to obtain this information online.
Thank you so much for this review, I hope they are legit. I spend way too much time researching stuff I want to buy rather than just buying it. I know it's a good practice, but I'd rather spend my time doing something else because I don't have much time in a day to myself. So thanks a bunch for doing this as it helps me say "Okay now I'm just gonna buy the Winix instead of figuring out why I wanna buy that" so you saved me a bunch of time. My only problem with reviews are you never know if a company gave a review TH-cam page some money to say "Hey, make this review video but make it seem like ours is the best" and this doesn't seem like the case. I will be finding out shortly once my Winix comes in, haha. Thanks again.
Thanks! We only make money when people trust how thoroughly we research and test, so I know exactly how you feel about spending too much time on TH-cam. ^_^
I did alot of research months worth before choosing the winix 5300-2 and I love it. They have a couple other models that may be less and use the same filters and have the same specs fyi.
So how did it work and would it be something that's kind of heavy for a woman to carry around from one office to the other and do you think it helps with the Coronavirus?
@@vapeking466 so is there something smaller in this brand that I can carry back and forth to a couple of different offices that are just as effective as the one mentioned in this video?
The stupid winix just blows air, it doesn't have much suction to pull air into the filter. It's a piece of shit. For those that have one, click like if you agree. turn that piece of shit full blast and pull the front cover off. Even with a full blast, barely any suction happens.
Will this absorb my German Shepherds fur floating inside the house after grooming her.... I'm worried about my up coming baby... Can anyone suggest me if the air purifier helps me with this....
I just bought this air purifier, I tried to turn it on but it is not working. Only the speed buttons 1 and 2 flashing. Any idea how to make it start working
Also can you review the Levoit 200 or another model? This is the one I bought and I bought it because some reviews said it is good at catching animal hair in the air and it said it only uses about 6 dollars in electricity a year. I was going to buy one with washable filter to save money but I wanted a Hepa filter and when I say it used so little electricity I bought it because it was cheaper in cost and I can run it all day and not use much money and it helps me to buy the filters when I need them. I'm not sure it it's working good though. I only use it in a small bedroom on a table. But I saw you showed one of the Levoit air purifiers and I thought you were going to review it more. I have bought three air purifiers so far and two I don't use and they do not work good and just sitting like a pile of junk. This one I have been using but I feel it is not catching enough
Most air purifiers use good filters, but the amount of air they can move limits how effective they can be in bigger rooms.
Levoit lists the Vista 200 as suited for rooms "rooms up to 161 ft²", but from googling other reviews it looks like Levoit only claims it only moves 40-50 CFM of clean air delivery rate.
In most houses, you need to move all the room air through the filter four times or more per hour before you can improve indoor air quality vs outside air. That's where the CADR CFM*1.6 standard calculation comes from.
If your windows are sealed tight, the Levoit might be quick enough to be effective in your living room, but the standard 4x-air-change-per-hour will only be true up a 93 square foot room.
what do you think about the xiaomi air purifiers?
I just watched another video that said hepa filters don’t catch viruses doe?????? ??????
Check out the full discussion of what an air purifier can and can't do here: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-air-purifier/#what-can-they-do
Yeah but have you checked the price tags on those they cost more money than most people could ever afford at least for me just the filter replacements are almost $100
i read the article on your website and i consider myself lucky to have found your channel while i was looking for an air purifier. During the last few months i remember seeing those Dyson air purifiers everywhere in shops, they really have a beautiful design, very different from everybody else, and i was about to buy one of those.
Most reviews made by youtube channels mention pretty much nothing about the technical features, which is fundamental when reviewing something such as an air purifier. Most reviews keep talking about the proprietary technologies, the cool lcd screen and the phone app, but i came to realize it's mostly hype. Luckily i found channels like this that talk about what really matters in an air purifier, and instead of the Dyson i bought a Coway Mighty. The only thing i regret about buying the Coway is the design, i really would have liked to have an air purifier for my home that looked as cool as the Dyson one.
How is your Coway so far? Im looking for an purifier too for the dust in my room. Would happy to here from you. Thank you!
@@phanguyen7531 everything is fine, i use it all the time with the lowest settings and it is very silent. I use it in my room too.
Just buy HEPA filter yourself
They are quite cheap, about $15-30
Buy MERV 11 (rating for how the smallest particle it can capture)
Don’t buy any high MERVs cause they make it harder for air to pass through and are therefore less efficient
This is what i always wonder... why are these things always so expensive? I would be so easy to construct it yourself with maybe 50 dollars of parts.
We looked into this, but all the good builds we found on TH-cam looked more expensive than $140 anyhow. You'd also have no idea how well the system will work unless you're very carefully selecting a fan that makes the right amount of pressure. If you're that kind of nerd, more power to you, but we quickly gave up trying to put together a short guide that non-engineers could follow.
How about Honeywell I8 HAC30?
Nice job evaluating these, except I'm not sure you considered reliability. Those Winix purifiers seem to have an unacceptable failure rate based on many user reviews and based on friends' experience. Quiet, yes, at first but fan goes wonky and gets noisy after a while. Returning under warranty is a pain, especially when purchased over the internet which is your link and your click-through revenue. If I were to get this, I'd buy it at Costco, or someplace where returns don't require shipping. Also you seem to be comparing street prices to retail prices in some cases and no one pays retail price. Still, a lot of good info here, especially the smoke and dust testing. I hate it when companies tout their HEPA but are leaky defeating the effectiveness.
I checked long-term prices with Camelcamelcamel at the time of review, definitely there are fluctuations but the Winix is consistently a better buy (same for filters).
I didn't see an unusual failure rate when checking reviews, far more people complaining about the nature of the product ("doesn't get rid of smells") than actual failures. The unit we bought hasn't given any trouble after 10 months.
That winix sucks because every time you turn it on that wave ozone shit turns on, no way to keep it off
Cool I have one I use it 365 days a year works great!
Why don't you list all of the products that you did test, not just the winners?
SHARP AIR PURIFIER has night mode 💗
Thanks for helping make my choice on an air purifier.
Current consumption কত ? সেটা তো বললেন না , এইখানে ?
What a great video, thank you! I went with the Winix for my granddaughter's home. Question: will you do a new 2019 video? What about GermGuardian, and expensive Dyson units? Test more! Good job, dude.
Was wondering about the Sharper Image Purity Air Sanitizing IONOPURE
I’m so glad you guys exist!
I remember I used to fart in my cousins air purifier and it turned red
I bought my FAP-TO2-F1 ROOM TOWER 1YR AGO AND... It's now whistling like crazy. Any idea as to how fix this problem or is it the motor is shot and needs replacement???
What about IQAir? Did you test for tinier particular matter and VOCs?
We picked the top units based on availability, price, and lab-tested ratings before we sis our comparison tests.
We didn't even test with a VOC meter because of how poor of these are at removing them. Ventilation is really the best approach, if you need to filter VOCs you'll want something with the biggest carbon filter you can afford.
I wondered the same. It would be nice to know how my 15 years old IqAir machine performes compared to modern ones which cost less than 2 sets of filters for the iQAir system.
This sounds more like a commercial than an objective review. Only 5 purifiers were tested? You've conveniently omitted Oransi, Alen, Molekule, Rabbit Air and IQ-Air, 5 of the best air purifiers on the market. Granted, they are all more expensive, but you said "best", not "best for the money". While the Winix is very good, it is clearly not the best.
From the research I have done I would say they have chosen the best units for the best value overall.
In Canada the Winix is $230.37 and the Coway is only $38 dollars more expensive. The exchange rate is not that much.
I have been researching air purifiers for my bedroom. Currently I have the Winix C545 in my home. When talking to a Winix Customer Services person, I was told the C545 is made exclusively for Costco and they don't have another purifier that they sell to anyone that is the same as that unit. However, I have seen 2-3 with the same specs and controls that appear to be identical to it. Possibly the Customer Services rep is not as familiar with the Winix line as they should be.
So far I am impressed with he units ability to trap dust, which is one of the reasons I need an air purifier. The other reason is my nose is typically stuffed up when I wake up in the morning. So far the air purifier is not resolving that issue. So I'm continuing to test other products.
I noticed you didn't mention BlueAir, Rabbit Air or Aqualite-US as alternative air purifiers. Is there a reason they were not mentioned or tested (cost, etc.). From my initial investigations they appear to be the top of the line units. In particular Aqualite-US, which has the FDA, CDC backing their result and NASA, which worked with them to develop some of their technology.
Finally, thank you for putting together an excellent review of the units in the presentation.
The Honeywell HPA 300 got really bad reviews on Best Buy. Could the Honeywell - HPA 200 be so much better?
Great review, is there a Winix that is more portable than a woman can carry to two different offices for work? Or another brand that's more portable that's comfortable to the performance of this one? Or maybe this is not very heavy but we women do carry big heavy purses! :-)
Oh and any updated information on how this particular purifier works for Coronavirus?
Have you guys ever tested a Medify air purifier?
Are air purifiers supposed to be kept on 24/7?
Great reviews! Thank you! Would love to see a similar review of the Bissell Air 400.
Have you tested SHARP PLASMACLUSTER zensational sir purifier??? Please do the video
Great review video! I liked that you also made the comparison to smaller air purifiers. Really thorough! However I am finding that the Winix 5300-2 has limited seller options on Amazon, and it's not sold for less than $180US. I am able to find it for the $120-130 price at other retailers but it might be worth updating your links. Thanks again!
Did you test the IQAir?
Hold on, what if you just strap a filter onto a box fan? Same principle.
Guys I think I found my favorite but it isn’t here yet! Check out Urbie Air www.urbie.io
Best is IQ air; then blue air; aireox.
Check Allergy Buyers Club.
They also sell very good other ones.
Austin is also a good machine.
IQ air makes different models. I’m chemically sensitive so I look for a specific type of machine.
Perfect video explanation! Thank you!
I'll buy 2 Winix this week on amazon!
Just so u know they sell refurbished units for way less at winix.com. I bought one last year love it. I think they sold out of the 5300-2 but the other unit they have is basically the same. It usees the same filers and has the same specs. Was originally a unit sold at costco.
Anyone know how similar the Winix 5300 is to Costco’s Winix C535?
From the specs and the picture of the control panel, it seems to be the same device as the 5500-2, since it has a remote, but they include the less-expensive carbon filter just like the 5300 series.
Did I miss anything on units that emit ozone? I am wanting one that will not emit ozone. Some companies claim their models don't, but with more digging, found that this was not true.
120$ ? right !!!!!!1
I heard that these purifiers say that it doesn't contain ozone, but reviews say that this purifier does indeed contain ozone. Sooo can someone clarify or explain if I'm wrong
Very few purifiers dump enough ozone into the air to cause problems nowadays. the California air resources board certifies which models are good enough, and which ones should be avoided: www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ozone.htm
Of the modes we picked that include ionizers, they can all be turned off if you're sensitive to the small amounts of ozone that escape. And our top pick is still less expensive than comparable mechanical-filter-only models.
As a warning, I tried the Winix, and that Plasmawave feature/ionizer is very harmful as it generates ozone. I had trouble breathing using that purifier. Please avoid any purifier that contains a uv light, or ionizer.?
Can that be turned off?
Kevin Santos I turned it off on the Winix, but it still felt the same, I would avoid it altogether. I ended up returning it after having it on for a couple of hours. I literally had to go outside the house because I had trouble breathing.
I ended up buying a Levoit purifier. Non of their air purifiers generate ozone, and it works great. Their are other brands like IQ air, Blue air, and Austin air that are supposed to be really good as well, but are much more expensive.
Main point, do not buy an air purifier with a UV-C light, or an ionizer, not good.👍
That's an unusual reaction, did you notice any other smells?
The California air resources board tests air purifiers: ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/air-cleaners-ozone-products/california-certified-air-cleaning-devices
and the Winix emits less than 0.050 parts per million, and that's only with the feature turned on. (Same certification for Coway and GermGuardian, as well as the Dyson.)
It would definitely be worth calling Winix about this result, as it's not functioning normally if it generates that much Ozone.
I live in a countryside, trees are around the air is clean. I'm not going to buy any purifier but yet i still watching this video.
Thanx, this review saved me tons money.
WINNEX and COWAY are MADE IN KOREA