Between the Air Pro and 5500-2, the Air Pro comes out ahead in coverage and cadr, while the 5500-2 wins on min noise. Overall, the Air Pro scores 81.6 and the 5500-2 scores 56.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Air Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 24.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Air Pro if you care most about coverage and cadr. The biggest gaps in its favor are coverage, cadr.
Pick the 5500-2 if you care most about min noise. Its strongest claims are min noise.
Both ship with comparable true hepa h13+, activated carbon, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Air Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Molekule - Air Pro wins
- ▲Coverage — 181.82% more. 93 m² vs 33 m².
- ▲CADR — 20.48% more. 500 m³/h vs 415 m³/h.
Why Winix - 5500-2 wins
- ▲Min noise — 3.00 dB less. 27 vs 30.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Molekule - Air Pro | Winix - 5500-2 |
|---|---|---|
| CADR | 500 m³/hlead | 415 m³/h |
| Coverage | 93 m²lead | 33 m² |
| True HEPA H13+ | false | false |
| Activated carbon | true | true |
Smart & Noise
| Spec | Molekule - Air Pro | Winix - 5500-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min noise | 30 dB | 27 dBlead |
| Air quality sensor | true | true |
| Smart app | truelead | false |
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