Why it matters
The Winix XQ 4 Stage Dual Filtration Smart Wi-Fi True HEPA Air Purifier is a HEPA room unit air purifier that its maker rates for 698 sq ft, with a smoke CADR of 419.0 CFM.
At the usual 4.8 air changes an hour and an 8-foot ceiling, a 698-square-foot rating implies about 447 cubic feet of clean air a minute. In a 12-by-15-foot bedroom that would turn the air over roughly 19 times an hour.
Filtration: True HEPA Filter. Quietest setting, per the maker: 55 dB (max). Power draw: 90 W.
Price-wise it sat in the dearest third of the 74 hepa room unit models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our lists Best Air Purifiers for Allergies, Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke, Best Air Purifiers for Kitchens, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Its rated room size of 698 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 52 of the 152 purifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 62 square feet to 4,800 square feet.
Compared with the Winix 5530 Large Room Wi-Fi True HEPA Air Purifier (1022-0233-08): rated room size 698 sq ft here vs 392 sq ft; smoke CADR 419.0 CFM here vs 253.0 CFM; power draw 90 W here vs 65.0 W.
Warranty, per the maker: 2-Year Limited Warranty.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Rooms up to about 698 sq ft
- Allergy season
Look elsewhere if
- Whole-home filtration on its own
- Removing gases without a substantial carbon stage
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rated for 698 sq ft
- Smoke CADR 419.0 CFM
- Low setting 55 dB (max)
- 90 W draw
Cons
- Filters are an ongoing cost
- Size to the room at 4.8 air changes per hour
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's own figures; check fit against your equipment's model number and the actual size.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Price | $609.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | 1022-0217-00 | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 698 sq ft | Retailer |
| CADR (smoke) | 419.0 CFM | Retailer |
| CADR (dust) | 360.0 | Retailer |
| CADR (pollen) | 405.0 | Retailer |
| Wattage | 90 W | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | 55 dB (max) | Retailer |
| Airflow | 434.0 CFM | Retailer |
| Filter type | True HEPA Filter | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
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Final verdict
A well-matched choice for rooms up to about 698 sq ft. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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