Philips - Air Purifier 3000i Series vs Winix - 5500-2
Between the Air Purifier 3000i Series and 5500-2, the Air Purifier 3000i Series comes out ahead in coverage / cadr, while the 5500-2 wins on min noise. Overall, the Air Purifier 3000i Series scores 71.1 and the 5500-2 scores 56.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Air Purifier 3000i Series is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.2 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 Purifier 3000i Series if you care most about coverage / cadr. The biggest gaps in its favor are coverage, cadr, true hepa h13+.
Pick the 5500-2 if you care most about min noise. Its strongest claims are min noise.
Both ship with comparable activated carbon, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Air Purifier 3000i Series is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Philips - Air Purifier 3000i Series wins
- ▲Coverage — 81.82% more. 60 m² vs 33 m².
- ▲CADR — 25.30% more. 520 m³/h vs 415 m³/h.
- ▲Has True HEPA H13+.
Why Winix - 5500-2 wins
- ▲Min noise — 3.00 dB less. 27 vs 30.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Philips - Air Purifier 3000i Series | Winix - 5500-2 |
|---|---|---|
| CADR | 520 m³/hlead | 415 m³/h |
| Coverage | 60 m²lead | 33 m² |
| True HEPA H13+ | truelead | false |
| Activated carbon | true | true |
Smart & Noise
| Spec | Philips - Air Purifier 3000i Series | Winix - 5500-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min noise | 30 dB | 27 dBlead |
| Air quality sensor | true | true |
| Smart app | truelead | false |
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