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Winix · Updated August 2026

Winix 5520: price, specs & release date

Winix 5520, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: winixamerica.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark52/100#6 of 19 in class

The Winix 5520 is listed at $259.99 on winixamerica.com as of 2026-08-01, #7 cheapest of 21 air purifiers (median $299.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 52/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 19 in class.

Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest air purifiers: Levoit Core 300S — $149.99

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Price history

$259.99
2025-01-23↑4% on record2026-08-01

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 5 archived snapshots

Is the Winix 5520 a good buy?

At $260, the Winix 5520 is #6 cheapest of the 21 air purifiers we track, where the median is $299.99. On the spec sheet, its coverage of 392 sq ft is below the median of the 22, its release of 2022 is above the median of the 16, and its cadr smoke of 253 CFM is at the median of the 15.

Evidence of Record

Our data

No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Winix 5520

Only one whitelisted tester (Wirecutter) hands-on tested the exact Winix 5520, and only in its dismissed-competition section: a capable purifier that tested worse and louder than Coway's Mighty 2, with a dark, monolithic form that stands out in most rooms, a display that shuts off only on the lowest and least effective fan speed, and an ionizer that reactivates on every power-on. No lab numbers were published for this model.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-05-04

Tested by Wirecutter

Consistently praised

  • Capable air-cleaning performance

Commonly flagged

  • Tested worse than, and louder than, Coway's Mighty 2
  • Display only shuts off on the lowest, least effective fan speed
  • Reverts to its ionizing function on every power-on
  • Dark, monolithic form stands out in most rooms

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source comparison is possible: only Wirecutter tested the exact 5520, and only as a dismissed competitor. Other whitelisted outlets reviewed related Winix models (e.g. 5500-2, 5510), not this trim, so their verdicts cannot be attributed to the 5520.

The sources (1)

Wirecutter lab-tested ·

The Winix 5520 (and Winix 5510) are capable purifiers
the 5520 tested worse than the Mighty 2. It’s also louder; and its dark monolithic form stands out in most rooms.
We keep ionizers off, but the Winix makes that difficult by reverting to its ionizing function every time you turn it on.

Specifications

Price (US)$259.99 — current on record (was $199.99)
BrandWinix
Released2022
Cadr smoke (CFM)253
Coverage (sq ft)392
HepaYes
Filter typeFine Mesh Pre-filter + AOC Carbon + True HEPA + PlasmaWave (4-stage)
Noise db min23.5
SmartYes
Energy starNo

Source: winixamerica.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by breathequality.com. winixamerica.com product page confirms CADR dust 252/pollen 247/smoke 253 cfm, 392 sq ft (AHAM verified), noise 23.5 dB min, WiFi + Winix Smart App + Alexa, dual smart sensors, True HEPA, AOC carbon filter, PlasmaWave. breathequality.com review corroborates CADR 252 dust/253 smoke/247 pollen and 392 sq ft. Energy Star not confirmed. Successor to the discontinued Winix 5500-2 with identical AHAM specs. Price $199.99 from manufacturer page.

Is the Winix 5520 worth it vs cheaper air purifiers?

Winix 5520 against its closest cheaper and pricier air purifiers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 21 ranked

ProductPriceCadr smoke (CFM)Coverage (sq ft)HepaFilter typeNoise db min
Winix 5520 this$259.99253392YesFine Mesh Pre-filter + AOC Carbon + True HEPA + PlasmaWave (4-stage)23.5
Medify MA-40$249.99239373YesPre-filter + True HEPA H13 + Active Carbon Composite (3-stage)40.5
Levoit Core 600S$299.99391606YesPre-filter + True HEPA + Custom Activated Carbon (3-stage)26

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Winix 5520?

Only one whitelisted tester (Wirecutter) hands-on tested the exact Winix 5520, and only in its dismissed-competition section: a capable purifier that tested worse and louder than Coway's Mighty 2, with a dark, monolithic form that stands out in most rooms, a display that shuts off only on the lowest and least effective fan speed, and an ionizer that reactivates on every power-on. No lab numbers were published for this model. Praised: Capable air-cleaning performance. Flagged: Tested worse than, and louder than, Coway's Mighty 2; Display only shuts off on the lowest, least effective fan speed; Reverts to its ionizing function on every power-on; Dark, monolithic form stands out in most rooms. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Winix 5520 cost?

The Winix 5520 has a US price of $259.99, as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Winix 5520 compare on price?

At $260, the Winix 5520 is #6 cheapest of the 21 air purifiers we track, where the median is $299.99.

Has the Winix 5520's price dropped?

No — since 2025-01-23 the Winix 5520 has risen 4%, from $249.99 to $259.99; the lowest we have recorded is $179 (2026-07-30).

What is the lowest price the Winix 5520 has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Winix 5520 is $179 on 2026-07-30.

Is now a good time to buy the Winix 5520?

The Winix 5520 is currently $259.99; the lowest we have recorded is $179 (2026-07-30). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Winix 5520 released?

The Winix 5520 was released 2022.

What are the Winix 5520's key specs?

Winix 5520 (Winix): cadr smoke cfm 253, coverage sqft 392, hepa Yes, filter type Fine Mesh Pre-filter + AOC Carbon + True HEPA + PlasmaWave (4-stage), noise db min 23.5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $259.99 at winixamerica.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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