Winix · Updated July 2026

Winix 5500-2: specs & release date

Name: Winix 5500-2
Brand: Winix

The Winix 5500-2 has no published US price yet. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 24/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 19 in class.

Verified Jul 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Best for Highly energy efficient — measured just 0.105 kWh over 24h on auto, roughly $4/year; Included remote control and simple controls make it easy to use.
Skip if Replacement filters are expensive (from $46) is a dealbreaker.

Winix 5500-2, released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: winixamerica.com verified 2026-07-07 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

Winix 5500-2 — Winix — Image: winixamerica.com (© Winix)

Is the Winix 5500-2 a good buy?

On the spec sheet, its release of 2016 is the lowest of the 16, its coverage of 360 sq ft is below the median of the 22, and its noise db min of 27.8 is above the median of the 19. By release date, it is the oldest of the 16 we date.

Evidence of Record

Our data

Independent labsmeasured it: 1
Physical metricsrecorded: 2
Outlets on recordall tested: 1

One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — noise and energy use. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Winix 5500-2

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2022-08-24

Tested by Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

Highly energy efficient — measured just 0.105 kWh over 24h on auto, roughly $4/year
Included remote control and simple controls make it easy to use
Powerful CADR performance handling smoke, dust and pollen well

Commonly flagged

Replacement filters are expensive (from $46)
Large, plain, plastic-feeling design that looks like an upright printer
Loud at max fan speed (measured 59.8 dB)

Where reviewers disagree Single surviving source, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Within Tom's Guide's own review, they praised the auto mode's efficiency but noted the marketed PlasmaWave feature produced no observable change during testing.

The sources (1)

Tom's Guide lab-tested · 2022-08-24

Noise, lowest fan setting: 35.3 dB · Noise, max fan speed: 59.8 dB · Energy use, 24h on auto mode: 0.105 kWh

The Winix 5500-2 is an air purifier with massive potential and is one of our top recommendations.

Its black plastic shell is covered in slopes and edges, and it looks more like an upright printer than an air purifier.

Replacement filters start from $46, which is quite steep compared to others on the market.

Specifications

Price (US)	Not published No US price could be sourced verbatim. The Amazon listing (ASIN B01D8DAYII) shows the 5500-2 as "Currently unavailable" with "No featured offers available" — the only prices on the page are EUR figures for replacement filters shipping to Germany, not a USD price for the unit. winixamerica.com no longer lists the (discontinued) 5500-2; its category page shows only successor models (5520/5530 at $199.99). priceUsd left null rather than guessed.
Brand	Winix
Released	2016
Cadr smoke (CFM)	—
Coverage (sq ft)	360
Hepa	Yes
Filter type	Washable Fine Mesh Pre-filter + Washable AOC Carbon + True HEPA + PlasmaWave (4-stage)
Noise db min	27.8
Smart	No
Energy star	Yes

Source: winixamerica.com (verified 2026-07-07) · corroborated by amazon.com. The winixamerica.com product-spotlight page (manufacturer-hosted) confirms the 5500-2 is a "4-Stage True HEPA Air Purifier with Washable AOC Carbon Filter & PlasmaWave Technology," listing the four stages verbatim (Washable Fine Mesh Pre-Filter, Washable AOC Carbon Filter, True HEPA Filter capturing 99.99% of particles as small as 0.003 microns, PlasmaWave Technology), describes control via a remote control with no WiFi/app (smart = false; the page's successor 5530 is explicitly labeled the "New Generation of 5500-2 with App Control," confirming the 5500-2 lacks app control), states it is AHAM Verifide for 5 clean air changes per hour, and carries an Energy Star rating. The Amazon retailer listing (Item model number 5500-2, Part Number 5500-2, ASIN B01D8DAYII) corroborates the exact model and lists Floor Area 360 Square Feet (also "CADR rated for 360 sq. ft."), Noise Level 27.8 Decibels (the low/quiet-speed figure; spotlight calls it "no louder than a soft whisper at its lowest speed"), Control Method Remote / Controller Type Hand Control, Specification Met AHAM/CARB/Energy Star/UL Certified, and Date First Available March 21, 2016 (release 2016). Neither fetched page publishes a smoke CADR in cfm for this model (only the 360 sq ft room rating), so cadr_smoke_cfm is null. No US price is stated on either page (Amazon "Currently unavailable" / "No featured offers available"; winixamerica.com no longer lists the discontinued unit), so priceUsd is null. All seven non-null specKeys verified against the fetched pages; exact model (not a 5520/5530 sibling) confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Winix 5500-2?

One whitelisted tester with a hands-on review of this exact model survived verification: Tom's Guide, which rates the Winix 5500-2 an above-average top recommendation. All quotes and measured figures were confirmed verbatim against the fetched page. Praised for energy efficiency, its included remote, and solid CADR performance; knocked for pricey filters, plain plastic design, and being loud at max speed. Praised: Highly energy efficient — measured just 0.105 kWh over 24h on auto, roughly $4/year; Included remote control and simple controls make it easy to use; Powerful CADR performance handling smoke, dust and pollen well. Flagged: Replacement filters are expensive (from $46); Large, plain, plastic-feeling design that looks like an upright printer; Loud at max fan speed (measured 59.8 dB). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Winix 5500-2 cost?

The Winix 5500-2 has no published US price as of 2026-07-07.

When was the Winix 5500-2 released?

The Winix 5500-2 was released 2016.

What are the Winix 5500-2's key specs?

Winix 5500-2 (Winix): coverage sqft 360, hepa Yes, filter type Washable Fine Mesh Pre-filter + Washable AOC Carbon + True HEPA + PlasmaWave (4-stage), noise db min 27.8, smart No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.