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product_id: 578520870
title: "WINIX 5500-2"
brand: "winix"
price: "$1077"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/578520870-winix-5500-2
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# CADR 390m³/h - rapid air refresh HEPA 99.999% filtration down to 0.1μm 27.8 dB whisper-quiet sleep mode WINIX 5500-2

**Brand:** winix
**Price:** $1077
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌬️ Elevate your air game — because your home deserves the freshest vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WINIX 5500-2 by winix
- **How much does it cost?** $1077 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/578520870-winix-5500-2)

## Best For

- winix enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted winix brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto Mode:** Intelligent particle sensor adjusts fan speed automatically, so you never worry about air quality.
- • **Silent Sleep Mode:** Ultra-quiet operation (27.8 dB) with dimmed lights ensures restful nights without compromise.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Washable pre-filter and long-lasting HEPA + carbon filters keep performance peak with minimal fuss.
- • **Breathe Pure, Live Better:** Powerful 4-stage filtration removes allergens, dust, smoke & VOCs for healthier indoor air.
- • **Certified Allergy Fighter:** Backed by Allergy UK & AHAM certifications — trusted to protect your home and loved ones.

## Overview

The WINIX 5500-2 is a high-performance HEPA air purifier designed for rooms up to 99m², delivering a CADR of 390m³/h. Featuring a 4-stage filtration system—including a washable pre-filter, active carbon filter, and a 99.999% efficient HEPA filter—it effectively removes allergens, dust, smoke, pet dander, and VOCs. Its smart auto mode with particle sensors and whisper-quiet sleep mode (27.8 dB) provide seamless, energy-efficient air cleaning. Certified by Allergy UK and AHAM, this sleek, user-friendly purifier is ideal for health-conscious professionals seeking cleaner, fresher indoor air.

## Description

From the manufacturer ALLERGY UK WINIX 5500-2 has been rewarded by the British Allergy Foundation . The Allergy UK Seal recommends products that have been independently and scientifically tested and proven to reduce or eliminate allergens from the indoor environment. ECARF WINIX 5500-2 has been rewarded by ECARF (European Centre for Allergy Reseach Foundation) . The ECARF is a seal of approval intended to facilitate the selection of products and services suitable for consumers with allergies. WINIX Filter H WINIX Filter H (116130) is the HEPA Filter replacement set for the Air Purifiers WINIX 5500-2 and ZERO-S. WINIX Filter H includes 1 Active Carbon filter and 1 HEPA filter (99,999%) and is for a 1 year use. Always use Genuine WINIX Filters for best cleaning results.

Review: Excellent for smoke, vape and dust - I'm very happy with this air purifier. I have a cat and it visibly picks up a lot of hair, that must just be floating around in the air; hair that would normally go unnoticed. I started using a Levoit LV-PUR 131 machine a couple of years ago to remove the smell of vaped marijuana flower (prescribed medical). I love the smell myself, but I know how many don't, and I'm a considerate neighbour. I've had the Winix for 3 months now, and it is far superior to the Levoit model, which has now been demoted to hallway duties. I like the washable pre-filter, although I've not actually had to wash it yet. I find that a good going over with a vacuum once a week, to remove all the large debris, is enough. I vacuum the charcoal filter too. As I've said, my primary reason for using an air purifier was never to remove dust but this is a big bonus, and there is visibly less dust now. The sensor detects VOCs much better than smoke, and for anyone using it for smoke or weed should be aware of this. I just keep it on setting three most of the time, which works very well for cigarette smoke and marijuana vape. Setting 3 on the Winix is quieter than setting 1 on the Levoit. Setting 3 is my "go to" setting. It's really not noisy at all. For smoke, leaving it on "auto" doesn't work, but manually setting it to 3 does. The same is true of marijuana flower vape. The turbo mode (4th speed) is VERY loud but unnecessary for normal use. I occasionally give it a blast, just to clear the air quickly, and it's very effective for this. I have a large living room, and 10 minutes on turbo will just clear anything quickly. The one niggle I have is that when I want to leave it on, as I retire to bed, I have a practical choice of setting 3 for 4 hours, or turbo for an hour - the timer does 1, 4 or 8 hours. It would be more useful for my purposes, if I could choose 1, 2, and 4 hours. Ideally, I'd like to be able to leave it on setting 3 for 2 hours, but that's not possible. I leave the Plasmawave mode on because on or off, I don't notice any difference. People have talked about it making occasional snapping noises, but I've never heard anything. Unbranded filter sets are about 20 quid, so in practice, I change them every two months. Winix say the charcoal filter will last for a lot longer as it is washable, but TBH washing and drying is too much faff for me. Lastly... it LOOKS better than the Levoit, which has turned yellow from UV light, like many white/off-white plastics. I'm very happy with this Winix machine. From research and experience, I now think that it's probably the best in the UK home market, for smoke and vape. [Update: Aug 25] I'm still very happy with the performance. I've discovered that because I've been smoking rollies (tobacco) near the unit, a sticky film develops on the pre-filter. In fact, the surrounding black plastic is also sticky. I think it's nicotine. Anyway, I just laid the filter down in the bath, and went gently over it with some water and a little washing up liquid. This did the trick. Good as new. Another trick I've found is that the carbon filter is exactly half the depth of the Hepa filter, so it is possible to fit three carbon filters, and no Hepa filter. Of course, from the POV of smoke and vape removal, this is not, as one might think, three times the effectiveness, but rather 197% the smoke-reducing power (according to ChatGPT) - something to do with layer passing. That's still almost twice as effective. It doesn't get the fine dust through, that's just blown back into the room. I use this air purifier in the room where I smoke and vape. Just around the corner, in my hallway, I have another Winix with a Hepa filter. That one gets the dust.
Review: Amazing job. - Very good quality. Eficient, you can feel it after 2-3 days. Night mode is very quiet. Quality of the build is remarcabile. Easy of cleaning or to change the filters. Very good to eliminate the odor in your room. It has a timer build in as well. Regarding the power consumed, I have not checked yet, but I am not so concerned because is doing a great job. Is not very big but not small as well. Con: no remote or an app on the phone. No wifi.

## Features

- ✔️ HIGH PERFORMANCE: Air purifier for home 5500-2 has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 390m³ p/h and a room capacity of 99m²; This powerful HEPA air cleaner quickly and effectively filters your indoor air quality from allergies, pollen, fine dust, dust, particles (PM2.5), pet hair, mold spores and VOCs; Air purifier for home and bedroom.
- ✔️ 4-STAGE FILTRATION: Air Purifier 5500-2 uses a washable pre-filter to capture large dust particles, an active pellet carbon filter to reduce household odors and VOCs, and a HEPA filter that captures 99.999% of the smallest dust particles (up to 0.1 microns). 5500-2 uses the WINIX Air Purifier PlasmaWave Technology.
- ✔️ USER-FRIENDLY: WINIX 5500-2 uses an intuitive and user-friendly control panel. In auto-mode and with an intelligent particle sensor, this air purifier automatically measures your indoor air quality and adjusts the air cleaner speed fully automatically to the actual indoor air quality. This air purifier can also be operated manually and in 5 different fan speeds, including a sleep mode, so you can sleep, study, cook or just enjoy clean indoor air.
- ✔️ SLEEP AND AUTO MODE: When using the WINIX 5500-2 in sleep mode, it continues to filter whisper silent during sleeping (27.4 dB) and all lights are dimmed. In auto mode, this HEPA air purifier uses intelligent sensor technology to clean your indoor air quality fully automatically and the air cleaner adjusts its speed fully automatically. Air purifier for bedroom and for home. No remote control included. ENERGY SAVING TECHNOLOGY.
- ✔️ TESTED and CERTIFIED: WINIX has been manufacturing home appliances since 1973. WINIX 5500-2 air purifier for home is tested and certified by both Allergy UK and AHAM. 5500-2 cleans your home and bedroom every 10 minutes.
- ✔️ PARTICLE REMOVAL | Efficiently eliminates common indoor air pollutants including allergens, dust particles, mould spores, and smoke particles.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01D8DAYII |
| Best Sellers Rank | 10,814 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 19 in Air Purifiers |
| Brand | Winix |
| Brand Name | Winix |
| Colour | Dark Grey |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 27,231 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 Years |
| Filter Type | HEPA |
| Floor Area | 360 Square Feet |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08809154399167 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.8D x 38.1W x 59.9H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | HEPA air purifier |
| Item Weight | 6.7 Kilograms |
| Item weight | 6.7 Kilograms |
| Manufacture Year | 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Winix |
| Model Number | 5500-2 |
| Noise Level | 27.8 Decibels |
| Particle Retention Size | 0.1 Micrometer |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Product Warranty | 3 years. |
| Product dimensions | 20.8D x 38.1W x 59.9H centimetres |
| Specification Met | AHAM Certified, Allergy Certified, CE Certified, Certified HEPA, RoHS Certified, UKCA Certified |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Wattage | 70 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Winix
- **Colour:** Dark Grey
- **Item weight:** 6.7 Kilograms
- **Power source:** Corded Electric
- **Product dimensions:** 20.8D x 38.1W x 59.9H centimetres

## Images

![WINIX 5500-2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UqpOlddiL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this remove fart odor?**
A: That’s what the charcoal filter is for. The auto setting will also sense it and increase the fan speed (if not already set to higher). So long as the charcoal filter is in good condition it will definitely remove odors.

**Q: Difference between 5300-2 and 5500-2?**
A: My 5300-2 came with a remote however it turns my TV off and on too (Samsung) so I don't use it lol. Honestly the c535, 5500-2, and 5300-2 are damn near identical except for small difference. For this reason I would go with the one that offers the best price as they are all excellent!

**Q: What's washable? the carbon filter? the hepa filter? winix's description and site are completely lacking in details.**
A: The HEPA filters are not washable. For the carbon filter, you have to read the description for the model of Winix air purifier that you are going to buy. The first air purifier we bought was a 5300-2 and the carbon filters that came with it were NOT washable. Because we liked that one, we wanted another but got the 5500-2 and the carbon filters that came with that one ARE washable.

**Q: what does it mean by "plasmawave"?**
A: See "WINIX PlasmaWave Technology Hydroxyl video" on You Tube.  Also, OH is not O3.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for smoke, vape and dust
*by B***R on 9 June 2025*

I'm very happy with this air purifier. I have a cat and it visibly picks up a lot of hair, that must just be floating around in the air; hair that would normally go unnoticed. I started using a Levoit LV-PUR 131 machine a couple of years ago to remove the smell of vaped marijuana flower (prescribed medical). I love the smell myself, but I know how many don't, and I'm a considerate neighbour. I've had the Winix for 3 months now, and it is far superior to the Levoit model, which has now been demoted to hallway duties. I like the washable pre-filter, although I've not actually had to wash it yet. I find that a good going over with a vacuum once a week, to remove all the large debris, is enough. I vacuum the charcoal filter too. As I've said, my primary reason for using an air purifier was never to remove dust but this is a big bonus, and there is visibly less dust now. The sensor detects VOCs much better than smoke, and for anyone using it for smoke or weed should be aware of this. I just keep it on setting three most of the time, which works very well for cigarette smoke and marijuana vape. Setting 3 on the Winix is quieter than setting 1 on the Levoit. Setting 3 is my "go to" setting. It's really not noisy at all. For smoke, leaving it on "auto" doesn't work, but manually setting it to 3 does. The same is true of marijuana flower vape. The turbo mode (4th speed) is VERY loud but unnecessary for normal use. I occasionally give it a blast, just to clear the air quickly, and it's very effective for this. I have a large living room, and 10 minutes on turbo will just clear anything quickly. The one niggle I have is that when I want to leave it on, as I retire to bed, I have a practical choice of setting 3 for 4 hours, or turbo for an hour - the timer does 1, 4 or 8 hours. It would be more useful for my purposes, if I could choose 1, 2, and 4 hours. Ideally, I'd like to be able to leave it on setting 3 for 2 hours, but that's not possible. I leave the Plasmawave mode on because on or off, I don't notice any difference. People have talked about it making occasional snapping noises, but I've never heard anything. Unbranded filter sets are about 20 quid, so in practice, I change them every two months. Winix say the charcoal filter will last for a lot longer as it is washable, but TBH washing and drying is too much faff for me. Lastly... it LOOKS better than the Levoit, which has turned yellow from UV light, like many white/off-white plastics. I'm very happy with this Winix machine. From research and experience, I now think that it's probably the best in the UK home market, for smoke and vape. [Update: Aug 25] I'm still very happy with the performance. I've discovered that because I've been smoking rollies (tobacco) near the unit, a sticky film develops on the pre-filter. In fact, the surrounding black plastic is also sticky. I think it's nicotine. Anyway, I just laid the filter down in the bath, and went gently over it with some water and a little washing up liquid. This did the trick. Good as new. Another trick I've found is that the carbon filter is exactly half the depth of the Hepa filter, so it is possible to fit three carbon filters, and no Hepa filter. Of course, from the POV of smoke and vape removal, this is not, as one might think, three times the effectiveness, but rather 197% the smoke-reducing power (according to ChatGPT) - something to do with layer passing. That's still almost twice as effective. It doesn't get the fine dust through, that's just blown back into the room. I use this air purifier in the room where I smoke and vape. Just around the corner, in my hallway, I have another Winix with a Hepa filter. That one gets the dust.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing job.
*by C***L on 6 January 2026*

Very good quality. Eficient, you can feel it after 2-3 days. Night mode is very quiet. Quality of the build is remarcabile. Easy of cleaning or to change the filters. Very good to eliminate the odor in your room. It has a timer build in as well. Regarding the power consumed, I have not checked yet, but I am not so concerned because is doing a great job. Is not very big but not small as well. Con: no remote or an app on the phone. No wifi.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding performance
*by J***E on 8 January 2026*

This Air Purifier is outstanding! I was orginally going to purchase the Shark Neverchange Max. However after alot of research discovered that Winix 5500-2 was actually alot better, covered a bigger area space and was a fraction of the price. Having 2 dogs, and cat when i purchased I was always mindful of ensuring my home didn't smell. Especially as one is a long haired haired Working Show cocker spaniel and during winter when dogs are walked in all weather conditions. Also, since moving into this house i noticed my nasal discharge was alot more thick, green and gooey! Suggesting the area/enviroment is more dusty and polluted. I keep it on Auto mode 24/7. Fantastic results within 24hrs. The Air felt cleaner, lighter and fresh. Any odours are completly gone. The sensors respond affectively to areosols used in the room. I've even noticed that some coughing even activates the machine to spead up. After 2 weeks i checked the filters. The amount of dust, pet dander and hair (especially cat) was very suprising considering i hoover 2-3 times daily,and mop and dust daily. This was easy too hoover off, I hoover the carbon filter too. After another 1week ( the cat was no longer alive so hadnt been in the house) I checked and hoovered it again...still dusty but anywhere near as bad suggesting the air quality really is improved. To my amusement and experiment, very big stinkly christmas banging human farts also activate the Sensors to spead up the fans. Guests over christmas noticed a change in houses the air quality commenting it smelt really light and easy to breath. One Guest suffering from Asthma said she felt it was easier to breath since coming into the house. Highly recommended to anyone. I will be buying one for the top floor of our house too.

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