Winix 5500-2 Vs Winix C535 (Comparison) – Is There Any Difference?

Winix 5500-2 Vs Winix C535 is a clash of the air purifiers from the same manufacturer. Most parts are identical but there are some things that one of them makes better choice. Watch the video and find out everything you need about these two models.

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TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
0:37 Basic Specifications
1:23 Winix 5500-2 Vs Winix C535 Features
2:09 Smart Sensors
2:37 Airflow
2:52 Filtration Technology
4:14 Noise Test
4:52 Performance Tests
6:02 Operating Costs
6:30 Which one is the winner?

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[Squigbillies]

You’re helping people 2 years later. Thank you!

[MrSpaced]

Good to see you back. I bought the 535 after seeing your review of the 5500.
It’s a fantastic unit.
Excellent review as usual.

[mikicerise]

In Europe it seems the Zero S is the equivalent to the 5500-2. Marketers doing what they do best, subtracting value from an otherwise good product and making simple things as confusing as possible for consumers.

[ValentinosKotrotsos-mpwl]

Are the filters of 5500 fits in c535? Especially carbon pelets?

[philoso]

Nice video and presentation.
What I missed in this and other presentations is a side by side summary page with tabulated data.

[calvin]

Can the Carbon filter from 5500 be used to the C535? Will it fit?

[geraldhenrickson]

Just seeing the marginal prefilter andq uestionble carbon filter on this sent me running for the 5500-2

[Chaurette]

Which one is better for severe allergies? ( I’ve read so much on all the models, including others) that I’m just confused.
Yes I’m looking for better air quality, but at the same time my kids allergies are really bad. Well the 5500 work for that? 😊

[nice]

I have a question for Winix 535 the white one The carbon filter can Washable too???

[VBasstardo]

Quick question: if you unplug these boxes from the socket and plug them back in, do they start working immediately or would I need to press the start button? Would they remember the past settings?

This is necessary if I want to use them with a smart outlet. Would really appreciate an answer!

[davidst]

If you got a good deal on a C535 can you use the filters from the 5500-2 for replacements?

[SolarErazer]

Winix Zero Pro aka hr900 is updated versions with dust sensor of 5500-2

[cocofx]

For Model 5500-2. Does this PlasaWave/ Ionizer automatically turn on by default with each power on of the unit? Or do you have to manually turn it on each time? I have read that it will always turn on by default. Also if you have it off, will it ever turn on mid cycle through any mode, Auto or manual? Others complained that the Plasawave was off when they went to bed and they woke up and it was on. I want to purchase this product for my mom who is older and has asthma and lung problems but can not have the Ionizer on and do not want her to have to remember to turn it off every time.

[brostacks]

The dimensions of both units are identical, per a search. Wouldn't it make sense then, that the filters from the 5500-2 could in fact fit and therefore be used in the C535? It appears that the only difference in the two machines is the carbon filter type. Granted you've said that the filters are a different width, but if all 3 were replaced, wouldn't they then fit in the 535 as they do in the 5500-2 being that the units are identical otherwise?

[calikokat]

ummm...shouldnt air quailty be measured by particles and not odors ?

[somethingtoseehere]

Has anyone ever tried putting filters from a 5500-2 into a c535 -- would they fit?

[mohammadalikarimi]

Guys. The only difference between these two air filters. Comes down to the carbon filter. The 5500-2 uses carbon pellets. The c535 uses a carbon fiber based paper filter.

So the 5500-2 with carbon pellets will work better for VOC filtration. Than the c535 carbon filter.

Otherwise the c535 is basically the same as the 5300-002. And the 5300-002 looks just like the 5500-002. However same difference. Carbon pellets vs carbon fiber. Carbon fiber filter are really cheap, so not many purifers go this extra step with activated carbon pellets.


So if you want a purifier to attack specific smells if you are sensitive or allergies. E.g. damp smell, or pungent off odors - e.g. cooking, pets, dogs, litter boxes, smoke. Then the 5500-002 is the right choice. If you just concerned about air quality and want cleaner air to breathe and dont have allergies the c535 is a steal. As is a blueair 211 or 411.

But the 5500-002 is one of the few purifers for odor and allergy control. Sadly the carbon fiber filters (the black sheets) don't really work with strong smells or mold allergies.

[marcusgrant]

Both models now use the fiberous carbon filter, which imo is much better.

[uhhTabby]

I have two c535s running everyday for 2 years and no problems.

[kenjifox]

According to the Winix website, the C535 does 3 stages of filtration and the 5300/5500 do 4 stages. It does not explain what they are.

The site goes on to say that the 5300/5500 have a "Washable Fine Mesh Pre-Filter" while the C535 does not. But this doesn't make any sense. Winix's on website has a picture showing the pre-filter on the C535, and this video also shows a pre-filter on the C535. So what are these 3 vs 4 stages?