Ufesa PF5500
No store we follow ships this model to the United States. This page says what it can do, and which similar robots you can buy here.
Who it suits
Good for
- Allergies: H13 HEPA filter, fine enough for asthma and dust mite
- Pets at home: a carbon filter takes out smells
From the facts the maker states, by the rules of our advisor.
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
No store here sells this model today, so beside it the highest-scored model for the same room size that one does, and the cheapest of the top 10.
Green is the best of these 3, also when they share the lead.
| This model Ufesa PF5500 | Cheapest of the top 10 Levoit Core Mini-P Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Blueair Mini Restful Best on 5 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $39Levoit (brand store) best | $149Blueair (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% measured facts and 40% store ratings. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| 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
| 82 cfm (140 m³/h) | 34 cfm (58 m³/h) | 90 cfm (153 m³/h) best |
| 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
| 126 ft² (12 m²) | 52 ft² (5 m²) | 137 ft² (13 m²) best |
| 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
| H13 HEPA | HEPA-type | 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
| – | 4 months | 9 months best |
| Filters and electricity together for a year. Shown only when both are known. Lower is better. In this comparison | – | $52 a year best | $53 a year |
| The sound level at the lowest speed, as the maker measures it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 25 dB | 21 dB |
| The sound level at the highest speed, as the maker measures it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 30 dB | 44 dB | 48 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.
Ufesa PF5500 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Also sold or tested as: PF5500 (Europe) source
Cleaning performance 4 facts
- Clean air delivery rate (CADR)
Among the models we track
82 cfm (140 m³/h) on this model
Lowest
12 cfm (20 m³/h) Highest
600 cfm (1,019 m³/h) Middle
177 cfm (300 m³/h)Lower than 190 of the 222 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: amazon.fr · checked on Nov 3
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.
- 82 cfm (140 m³/h)
- CADR measured to
Source: amazon.fr · checked on Nov 3
The test the CADR comes from. AHAM AC-1 and the DOE test are independent and comparable. A maker's own test is not.
- The maker's own test
- Room size we compare on
Among the models we track
126 ft² (12 m²) on this model
Lowest
18 ft² (2 m²) Highest
915 ft² (85 m²) Middle
269 ft² (25 m²)Lower than 177 of the 205 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 Nov 3
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.
- 126 ft² (12 m²)
- Room size the maker claims
Among the models we track
646 ft² (60 m²) on this model
Lowest
43 ft² (4 m²) Highest
2,800 ft² (260 m²) Middle
517 ft² (48 m²)Higher than 169 of the 272 models we track.
Source: amazon.fr · checked on Nov 3
The room size the maker states. Makers use different rules, so we show it but never rank on it.
- 646 ft² (60 m²)
Filter 5 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: ufesa.es · checked on Nov 3
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.
- H13 HEPA
- Activated carbon filter
257 of the 265 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Cooking smells, smoke and pet odors.
- Gases from new furniture, paint or cleaning products.
When it matters less
- Against pollen and dust alone it adds nothing.
Source: ufesa.es · checked on Nov 3
A filter of activated carbon that takes out smells and some gases. It does not catch particles.
- yes
- Filter parts
Among the models we track
4 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
5 Middle
1Higher than 211 of the 222 models we track.
Source: ufesa.es · checked on Nov 3
How many filters the purifier holds, each a part to replace.
- 4
- Filter change reminder
When it matters
- Not wanting to keep track of the months yourself.
- Air that varies a lot, where a sensor judges better than a timer.
When it matters less
- If you change the filter on a fixed date, you will not miss it.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
How the purifier tells you the filter is due. A timer counts the hours it has run, a sensor judges the filter itself, an estimate weighs the hours against the air it cleaned, and a plain indicator is one the maker does not explain.
- Timer
- Antimicrobial filter
33 of the 33 models we track have this.
When it matters
- A damp room, where mold can grow on a filter.
- A filter you change late.
When it matters less
- For what the purifier takes out of the air it decides nothing.
Source: ufesa.es · checked on Nov 3
The maker says the filter is treated to stop bacteria or mold growing on it. It changes nothing about what the filter catches.
- yes
Noise and power 3 facts
- Noise at the highest speed
Among the models we track
30 dB on this model
Lowest
30 dB Highest
74 dB Middle
53 dBLower than 255 of the 259 models we track.
When it matters
- Clearing the air fast, which needs the top speed.
- Open-plan spaces where sound carries.
When it matters less
- If you only run it on its low settings the top figure hardly matters.
Source: amazon.fr · checked on Nov 3
The sound level at the highest speed, as the maker measures it.
- 30 dB
- Power at the highest speed
Among the models we track
23 W on this model
Lowest
1.5 W Highest
2,200 W Middle
42 WLower than 226 of the 273 models we track.
Source: amazon.fr · checked on Nov 3
The power the purifier draws at its highest speed.
- 23 W
- Fan speeds
Among the models we track
3 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
12 Middle
4Lower than 120 of the 214 models we track.
When it matters
- Finding a speed quiet enough to sleep by that still moves air.
- Setting the speed yourself rather than leaving it to the sensor.
When it matters less
- Leaving it on automatic all the time.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
How many speeds you can choose by hand, the automatic mode not counted.
- 3
Air quality sensing 2 facts
- Modes
When it matters
- A bedroom, where a sleep mode keeps the fan low and the lights off.
- Running it at set hours with a timer.
When it matters less
- Running it on automatic, where the extra modes add little.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The settings the maker names besides plain fan speeds, such as a quiet sleep mode or a timer.
- Timer
- Light sensor
When it matters
- A bedroom, where bright lights keep you awake.
- A purifier that runs day and night without you touching it.
When it matters less
- A room you only use by day.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on Nov 3
A sensor that dims the lights and display when the room goes dark. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- Matter
When it matters
- Running the robot alongside devices from other makers in one app.
- Not wanting to depend on the maker’s own app.
When it matters less
- If the maker’s app is all you use, it adds nothing.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on Nov 3
Matter is the standard that lets devices from different makers work together. With it you can run the robot outside the maker’s own app. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Build 2 facts
- Child lock
When it matters
- Small children who like pressing buttons.
- Cats that walk over the top of it.
When it matters less
- In a room no child or pet reaches, it decides nothing.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on Nov 3
Locks the buttons, so a child or a pet cannot change the settings or switch it off. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Remote control
When it matters
- A purifier in the bedroom, switched to sleep from bed.
- Not wanting to use an app for every change.
When it matters less
- If it runs on automatic all day, you will rarely need it.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on Nov 3
A remote in the box, for changing the speed without getting up or opening an app. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Extras 1 fact
- 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 Nov 3
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