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Levoit Vital 100S vs Winix 5500-2
Both are medium air purifiers. Levoit Vital 100S scores 3.5 to 3.3 on our formula. It's also the cheaper of the two, which makes this an easy call.
Rating by rating
| Rating | Levoit Vital 100S | Winix 5500-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Energy efficiency | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Quietness | 3.5 | 1.0 |
| Filter cost | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| Certified CADR | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Tested performance | 5.0 | 2.5 |
Spec by spec
| Spec | Levoit Vital 100S | Winix 5500-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | 100 | 159 |
| $ per CADR | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Smoke CADR | 130 | 232 |
| Dust CADR | 128 | 243 |
| Pollen CADR | 131 | 246 |
| AHAM room size (sq ft) | 202 | 360 |
| Max power (W) | 23 | 70 |
| CADR per watt | 5.7 | 3.3 |
| Noise low (dB) | 24 | 28 |
| Noise high (dB) | 50 | 55 |
| Filter cost per year | $70 | $70 |
| 5-year cost | $450 | $509 |
| Carbon (lb) | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| True HEPA | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mode | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | No |
| AHAM Verifide | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Star | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better figure in each row. Prices are approximate street prices.