Who is the Winix - 5500-2 for?
Budget-tier air purifier. The 60.1 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 7 measured specs against the transparent formula for the air purifiers category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
Winix - 5500-2: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every air purifiers we track, here is where the Winix - 5500-2 gives ground.
No spec lands in the top quartile of the category normalization window. Strengths sit in untracked specs (build quality, ecosystem, etc.) rather than weighted axes.
- ▼No True HEPA H13+ — a feature most stronger air purifiers include.
- ▼Coverage: 33 m² — below the typical air purifiers.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- CADR
- 415m³/h
- Coverage
- 33m²
- True HEPA H13+
- false
- Min noise
- 27dB
All specifications
Performance
- CADR
- 415 m³/h
- Coverage
- 33 m²
- True HEPA H13+
- false
- Activated carbon
- true
Smart & Noise
- Min noise
- 27 dB
- Air quality sensor
- true
- Smart app
- false
Latest from the lab
All lab reports →Popular comparisons featuring the Winix - 5500-2
The 12 closest matchups in the Air Purifiers category, sorted by Mars Score proximity — the fights most worth your time.
How Winix - 5500-2 fits the Air Purifiers field
Winix - 5500-2 is listed in the Air Purifiers catalog with a Mars Score of 60.1. It currently ranks 16 of 17 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- CADR
- 415 m³/h
- Coverage
- 33 m²
- True HEPA H13+
- No
- Min noise
- 27 dB
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by cadr, coverage, true hepa h13+. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
Closest alternatives
Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for Winix - 5500-2?+
Winix - 5500-2 scores 60.1 on the transparent Mars Score formula for air purifiers, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does Winix - 5500-2 belong to?+
Winix - 5500-2 is a Winix air purifier catalogued in the Air Purifiers category.
When was Winix - 5500-2 released?+
Winix - 5500-2 was released on 2017-06-22.
What is the cadr of Winix - 5500-2?+
Winix - 5500-2 has a cadr of 415 m³/h.
What is the coverage of Winix - 5500-2?+
Winix - 5500-2 has a coverage of 33 m².
What is the true hepa h13+ of Winix - 5500-2?+
Winix - 5500-2 has a true hepa h13+ of false.