Why it matters
The Winix 5530 Large Room Wi-Fi True HEPA Air Purifier (1022-0233-08) is a HEPA room unit air purifier that its maker rates for 392 sq ft, with a smoke CADR of 253.0 CFM.
At the usual 4.8 air changes an hour and an 8-foot ceiling, a 392-square-foot rating implies about 251 cubic feet of clean air a minute. In a 12-by-15-foot bedroom that would turn the air over roughly 10 times an hour.
Filtration: True HEPA. Power draw: 65.0 W.
Price-wise it sat in the middle 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 Apartments and Dorms, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Its rated room size of 392 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 33 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 XQ 4 Stage Dual Filtration Smart Wi-Fi True HEPA Air Purifier: rated room size 392 sq ft here vs 698 sq ft; smoke CADR 253.0 CFM here vs 419.0 CFM; power draw 65.0 W here vs 90 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 392 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 392 sq ft
- Smoke CADR 253.0 CFM
- 65.0 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 | $229.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | 1022-0233-08 | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 392 sq ft | Retailer |
| CADR (smoke) | 253.0 CFM | Retailer |
| CADR (dust) | 252.0 | Retailer |
| CADR (pollen) | 247.0 | Retailer |
| Wattage | 65.0 W | Retailer |
| Filter type | True HEPA | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More air purifiers we cover
- Coway Airmega 250S $449
- Honeywell HPA5200B Air Purifier
- Amaircare 3000 HEPA Air Purifier (07-A-1KWP-06) $689
- Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP07 Air Purifier
- Dyson Hushjet Compact Air Purifier
All air purifiers, compared in one table · Every Winix product we cover
Final verdict
A practical choice for rooms up to about 392 sq ft. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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