196 €
Deliveryabout 1–12 days
Returns–
Colour: black 4.5 from 19 reviews on Saturn
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| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | 196 €Saturn | 184 €Saturn best | 307 €Saturn |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% measured facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | ★ 4.5 · 19 reviews | ★ 4.5 · 6 reviews | ★ 4.6 · 56 reviews |
| How much clean air the purifier delivers an hour, measured with smoke, dust and pollen. A higher figure cleans a bigger room or the same room faster. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 406 m³/h best | 390 m³/h | 400 m³/h |
| The room size where the purifier changes the air 4.8 times an hour under a 2.5 m ceiling, worked out from its CADR. We use it so every model is compared on the same rule. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 34 m² best | 33 m² | 33 m² |
| How fine the filter is. True HEPA and H13 catch at least 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns. HEPA-type is a weaker claim with no test behind it. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| True HEPA | H13 HEPA | HEPA-type |
| How long the maker says a filter lasts, in months of normal use. A filter that is spent cleans less. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| The sound level at the lowest speed, as the maker measures it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 27 dB | 28 dB |
| The sound level at the highest speed, as the maker measures it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 51 dB | 54 dB |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per shop
On 1 November 2026 the lowest price for the Winix 5500-2 is 196 € at Saturn, delivery to Germany included. In our ranking it is rank 1 of 22 for large rooms, with a score of 7.2 out of 10.
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Winix 5500-2 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Clean air delivery rate (CADR)406 m³/h
Room size we compare on34 m²
Filter life12 months
Power at the highest speed57.8 W
Cleaning performance 8 facts
- Clean air delivery rate (CADR)
Among the models we track
406 m³/h on this model
Lowest
20 m³/h Highest
1,019 m³/h Middle
300 m³/hHigher than 144 of the 209 models we track.
When it matters
- A large living room or an open-plan space.
- Clearing the air quickly after cooking, smoke or a window opened in pollen season.
When it matters less
- In a small bedroom most purifiers keep up on a low setting.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
How much clean air the purifier delivers an hour, measured with smoke, dust and pollen. A higher figure cleans a bigger room or the same room faster.
- 406 m³/h
- CADR measured to
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The test the CADR comes from. AHAM AC-1 and the DOE test are independent and comparable. A maker's own test is not.
- AHAM AC-1 (US standard)
- CADR for smoke
Among the models we track
406 m³/h on this model
Lowest
58 m³/h Highest
1,019 m³/h Middle
350 m³/hHigher than 39 of the 63 models we track.
When it matters
- Wildfire smoke or a wood stove nearby.
- Tobacco smoke indoors.
When it matters less
- For pollen and house dust the other figures say more.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The CADR measured with tobacco smoke, the finest of the three test particles. It is the figure to read for wildfire smoke.
- 406 m³/h
- CADR for dust
Among the models we track
415 m³/h on this model
Lowest
66 m³/h Highest
1,019 m³/h Middle
340 m³/hHigher than 33 of the 55 models we track.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The CADR measured with dust.
- 415 m³/h
- CADR for pollen
Among the models we track
420 m³/h on this model
Lowest
75 m³/h Highest
765 m³/h Middle
382 m³/hHigher than 31 of the 54 models we track.
When it matters
- Hay fever in pollen season.
- Windows left open in spring and summer.
When it matters less
- Pollen is coarse, so most purifiers catch it well and their figures lie close together.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The CADR measured with pollen.
- 420 m³/h
- CADR for fine particles (PM2.5)
Among the models we track
410 m³/h on this model
Lowest
61 m³/h Highest
1,019 m³/h Middle
400 m³/hHigher than 16 of the 30 models we track.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The CADR measured for particles under 2.5 microns.
- 410 m³/h
- Room size we compare on
Among the models we track
34 m² on this model
Lowest
2 m² Highest
85 m² Middle
25 m²Higher than 135 of the 196 models we track.
When it matters
- Choosing a purifier for one room you know the size of.
- Rooms with a high ceiling, which hold more air than the floor area suggests.
When it matters less
- In a room well under the stated size, any model in the list will do.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 17 Oct
The room size where the purifier changes the air 4.8 times an hour under a 2.5 m ceiling, worked out from its CADR. We use it so every model is compared on the same rule.
- 34 m²
- Room size the maker claims
Among the models we track
34 m² on this model
Lowest
4 m² Highest
260 m² Middle
48 m²Lower than 169 of the 256 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
The room size the maker states. Makers use different rules, so we show it but never rank on it.
- 34 m²
Filter 4 facts
- HEPA filter class
When it matters
- Allergy to pollen, dust mites or pet dander.
- Fine dust from traffic, wood stoves or wildfire smoke.
When it matters less
- For smells alone the particle filter’s class decides little: the carbon filter does that work.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
How fine the filter is. True HEPA and H13 catch at least 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns. HEPA-type is a weaker claim with no test behind it.
- True HEPA
- Filter layout
When it matters
- Cooking or smoke, which wears out the carbon layer before the particle layer.
- Keeping the cost of filters down over the years.
When it matters less
- With no carbon filter in the purifier it decides nothing.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
Whether the particle and carbon layers are one filter or separate ones. Separate filters let you replace only the part that is spent.
- Separate filters
- Activated carbon filter
244 of the 251 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Cooking smells, smoke and pet odours.
- Gases from new furniture, paint or cleaning products.
When it matters less
- Against pollen and dust alone it adds nothing.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
A filter of activated carbon that takes out smells and some gases. It does not catch particles.
- yes
- Replacement filter part number
- 116130
Running costs 1 fact
- Filter life
Among the models we track
12 months on this model
Lowest
1.3 months Highest
120 months Middle
12 monthsHigher than 101 of the 208 models we track.
When it matters
- Running the purifier day and night, all year.
- Comparing what two models cost to own, since filters are bought again and again.
When it matters less
- Seasonal use, like a few weeks of hay fever: a filter then lasts for years, so compare filter prices instead.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
How long the maker says a filter lasts, in months of normal use. A filter that is spent cleans less.
- 12 months
Noise and power 3 facts
- Noise at the lowest speed in HouseFresh’s test
Among the models we track
39 dB on this model
Lowest
35 dB Highest
44 dB Middle
36 dBHigher than 18 of the 24 models we track.
Source: housefresh.com · checked on 28 Oct
The sound at the lowest speed, measured by HouseFresh with a sound meter on the US model. It is HouseFresh’s measurement and does not count in our score.
- 39 dB
- Noise at the highest speed in HouseFresh’s test
Among the models we track
59 dB on this model
Lowest
50 dB Highest
67 dB Middle
58 dBHigher than 14 of the 24 models we track.
Source: housefresh.com · checked on 28 Oct
The sound at the highest speed, measured by HouseFresh with a sound meter on the US model. It is HouseFresh’s measurement and does not count in our score.
- 59 dB
- Power at the highest speed
Among the models we track
57.8 W on this model
Lowest
1.5 W Highest
2,200 W Middle
45 WHigher than 187 of the 255 models we track.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The power the purifier draws at its highest speed.
- 57.8 W
Air quality sensing 2 facts
- Air quality sensors
When it matters
- Leaving the purifier on auto all day.
- Wanting to see the air quality in the app.
When it matters less
- If you set the speed yourself, a sensor adds little.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
What the purifier measures in the air. A particle sensor lets it speed up and slow down by itself.
- VOC
- Automatic mode
223 of the 238 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Leaving it on all day without touching it.
- Air that changes during the day, from cooking, traffic or open windows.
When it matters less
- If you set the speed yourself each time, you will not miss it.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
The fan speed follows the air quality the sensor reads.
- yes
Build 5 facts
- Shape
When it matters
- A desk or a bedside table, which takes a small tabletop unit.
- A room with little floor space, where a wall unit or a slim tower fits better.
When it matters less
- With a free corner any shape will do.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 17 Oct
The purifier’s shape: a small tabletop unit, a tall tower, a box that stands on the floor or a unit mounted on the wall.
- Floor box
- Height
Among the models we track
59.9 cm on this model
Lowest
4 cm Highest
127 cm Middle
50.8 cmHigher than 185 of the 256 models we track.
When it matters
- A shelf, a sideboard or a spot under a window sill.
- A small room where a tall tower would stand in the way.
When it matters less
- On an open floor with room to spare it decides little.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
How tall the purifier is. It decides whether it fits on a shelf or under a window sill.
- 59.9 cm
- Width
Among the models we track
381 mm on this model
Lowest
75 mm Highest
615 mm Middle
280 mmHigher than 204 of the 254 models we track.
When it matters
- A corner, a niche or a narrow gap beside furniture.
- A small room where floor space is scarce.
When it matters less
- On an open floor it decides little.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
How wide the purifier is. With its depth it decides how much floor it takes up.
- 381 mm
- Depth
Among the models we track
208.3 mm on this model
Lowest
75 mm Highest
610 mm Middle
240.5 mmLower than 196 of the 250 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
How deep the purifier is, front to back.
- 208.3 mm
- Weight
Among the models we track
6.8 kg on this model
Lowest
0.33 kg Highest
77 kg Middle
5.3 kgHigher than 174 of the 266 models we track.
When it matters
- Moving the purifier from room to room, up and down the stairs.
- A shelf or a table that has to bear it.
When it matters less
- If it stays in one place it hardly matters.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
What the purifier weighs. It counts most if you move it from room to room.
- 6.8 kg
Extras 2 facts
- Ioniser
When it matters
- Asthma or sensitive airways, where you would rather switch it off.
- Small rooms, where any ozone it makes builds up faster.
When it matters less
- With no ioniser fitted, or one you can switch off, it decides nothing.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
An ioniser charges particles so they stick to walls and furniture instead of the filter, and some come loose again later. Some also make ozone, which irritates the airways and can turn scents in the room into formaldehyde. That is why a switch to turn it off matters.
- Can be switched off
- CARB certified
44 of the 44 models we track have this.
Source: ww2.arb.ca.gov · checked on 13 Oct
Certified by the California Air Resources Board as making little ozone.
- yes
Warranty and certification 3 facts
- AHAM Verifide certified
28 of the 29 models we track have this.
Source: ahamdir.com · checked on 13 Oct
The CADR is verified by AHAM, the US trade body that runs the test.
- yes
- Warranty
Among the models we track
2 years on this model
Lowest
1 year Highest
10 years Middle
2 yearsLower than 28 of the 211 models we track.
When it matters
- A robot with a dock full of pumps and moving parts, where more can break.
- An expensive robot you plan to keep for years.
When it matters less
- For a cheap robot you would replace rather than repair, the extra years count for less.
Source: Manual · checked on 17 Oct
The warranty the maker gives in Germany. Consumer law here stands apart from it and can last longer.
- 2 years
- Maker model numbers
- 5500-2
Sources: ahamdir.com · Manual · housefresh.com · ww2.arb.ca.gov
Our score
Confidence: medium. A CADR the maker states itself, or fewer than 300 owners’ ratings. The highest score today is 8.2.
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Owners’ ratings 40%7.3
19 ratings, 4.5 stars on average, at saturn.
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Features 60%7.1
58 of 76 points for the maker’s and the registers’ facts, the other 22 counted at the market’s average share of 54%.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- No CADR, no rankOnly air purifiers with a known CADR are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
Frequently asked questions about the Winix 5500-2
How do buyers rate the Winix 5500-2?
Buyers rate the Winix 5500-2 4.5 out of 5, from 19 reviews at Saturn (DE). We read the ratings on 1 November 2026.
What size of room is the Winix 5500-2 for?
The Winix 5500-2 is sized for a room of about 34 m², the room size we compare it on. Its clean air delivery rate (CADR) is 406 m³/h, measured to AHAM AC-1 (US standard).
How often does the Winix 5500-2 need a new filter?
The maker gives the filter a life of 12 months.
Does the Winix 5500-2 make ozone?
It is CARB certified, which means it stays under California’s limit of 50 parts per billion of ozone.
The maker
Winix
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: South Korea
- Founded in 1973
Winix develops and produces home appliances, including air purifiers. Its own site says it has done so for over 50 years and owns and operates 5 factories in South Korea, China and Thailand. Its head office is in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea, and Winix America Inc. serves the US from Bannockburn, Illinois.
