Our verdict
Pick the Winix D360 if you want the lower price. Pick the Winix D480 if your room is larger.
The central trade-off
Rated room size. Winix D480 Air Purifier: 498 sq ft (AHAM); Winix D360 Air Purifier: 361 sq ft (AHAM).
Filters. Winix D360 Air Purifier: Washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter and True HEPA filter.
Filters. Winix D480 Air Purifier: Washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter and True HEPA filter.
Price. When we checked, the Winix D360 Air Purifier listed for less ($180 against $250); prices move, so check both buttons.
Side by side
| Specification | Winix D360 Air Purifier | Winix D480 Air Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| Rated room size | 361 sq ft (AHAM) | 498 sq ft (AHAM) |
| Smoke CADR | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| CADR | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Quietest setting | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Noise | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Power draw | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Filters | Washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter and True HEPA filter | Washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter and True HEPA filter |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.