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Coway Airmega 100 vs. Winix 5500-2 compared
Air Purifier
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
9191Sehr gut
9090Sehr gut
Value for money
95Excellent
95Excellent
Best price
€149.99
€159.00
Price advantage
€9.01 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 2 of 54
Rank 5 of 54
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Coway Airmega 100Overall rating 91Winix 5500-2Overall rating 90
Coway Airmega 100Winix 5500-2
Cleaning performance92/10095/100
Noise level82/10076/100
Auto mode & sensors90/10060/100
Running costs & consumption93/10082/100
Ease of use & build quality86/10072/100
Cleaning performance
92
95
Noise level
82
76
Auto mode & sensors
90
60
Running costs & consumption
93
82
Ease of use & build quality
86
72
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
Airmega 100
5500-2
CADR particlesClean air delivered per hour for particles according to the manufacturer in m³/h – the most important performance figure; the room size is calculated from it
240 m³/h
390 m³/h
Room size up toCalculated from the CADR: CADR ÷ 12.5, rounded to whole m² (five air changes per hour at a 2.5 m ceiling height) – this makes all units comparable, as manufacturer figures often assume only one air change; leave blank if there is no CADR
19 m² (205 sq ft)
31 m² (334 sq ft)
Filter classClass of the main filter per EN 1822 according to the manufacturer (ISO 29463: ISO 35 H = H13, ISO 45 H = H14) – H13 and H14 retain fine dust and pollen almost completely; “True HEPA” or “HEPA-type” without a class counts as “HEPA, no class stated”
H13 (HEPA)
H13 (HEPA)
Noise level at lowest settingNoise at the lowest setting (night mode) according to the manufacturer in dB – important for the bedroom
20 dB
27 dB
Filter costCost of replacement filters per year at the manufacturer’s replacement interval in € – over the years often more than the purchase price
79.99 €/year
Filters & air
Filter change everyReplacement interval of the main filter according to the manufacturer in months
12 months
12 months
Activated carbon filterAccording to the manufacturer, an activated carbon filter traps odors and gases – important for cooking fumes, smoke and pets
Yes
Yes
SensorsWhich air values the unit measures according to the manufacturer – with a sensor, it adjusts itself in auto mode; leave blank if there is no sensor
PM2.5 particles
Gases (VOC)
Air quality indicatorHow the unit shows the measured air quality according to the manufacturer – as a color ring or with a reading (e.g. PM2.5) on the display
Color indicator
Color indicator
IonizerIon, plasma or “active oxygen” technology according to the manufacturer – it can produce ozone, so being able to switch it off is better
No ionizer
Ionizer can be turned off
UV sterilizationUV-C lamp inside the unit for sterilization according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
360° air intakeAccording to the manufacturer, draws in air from all sides – the unit can stand freely in the room instead of against the wall
Yes
Filter change indicatorAccording to the manufacturer, indicates when the filter needs to be replaced
Yes
Yes
ECARF sealCertified as allergy-friendly by the European Foundation for Allergy Research (ECARF)
Yes
Yes
Consumption & noise
Noise level at highest settingNoise at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in dB – this is where the unit reaches its CADR
52 dB
51 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in W
25 W
70 W
Standby consumptionPower consumption in standby according to the manufacturer in W – usually slightly higher with Wi-Fi
0.3 W
0.34 W
Controls & comfort
Fan speedsNumber of manually adjustable fan speeds according to the manufacturer, excluding auto and night mode
3 levels
4 levels
Night modeDedicated night mode according to the manufacturer: quietest setting, dimmed or switched-off display
Yes
Yes
Display shut-offAccording to the manufacturer, the display and lights can be dimmed or switched off completely – important in the bedroom
Yes
Yes
Timer up toLongest timer setting according to the manufacturer in hours
8 hours
8 hours
Child lockButton lock according to the manufacturer
Yes
Remote controlRemote control included according to the manufacturer
No
No
Features & dimensions
WeightWeight according to the manufacturer in kg – important if the unit moves between rooms
3 kg (6.6 lb)
7 kg (15 lb)
Dimensions (W × D × H)Width × depth × height according to the manufacturer in cm – e.g. “27 × 27 × 52 cm”
22 × 22 × 39.5 cm (8.7 × 8.7 × 16 in)
38 × 20.8 × 60 cm (15 × 8.2 × 24 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Mid-range
In the box
Luftreiniger, 3-in-1-Filter (vorinstalliert), Bedienungsanleitung, Kurzanleitung
Luftreiniger, Vorfilter, Aktivkohlefilter, True-HEPA-Filter, Schnellstartanleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Coway Airmega 100 ist ein sparsamer Feinstaubfilter für kleine Räume: In 18 m² senkt er den Feinstaub in einer Stunde um 93 % und zieht dabei höchstens rund 23 W. Für Schlaf- und Kinderzimmer bis etwa 20 m² taugt er gut. Der Haken: gegen Küchendunst hilft er kaum, und einzelne Exemplare fallen durch Schleif- oder Sirrgeräusche des Lüfters auf.
Pros
- Senkt Feinstaub in 18 m² binnen einer Stunde um 93 %
- Sehr sparsam: 23 W auf Höchststufe, 0,3 W im Standby
- Partikelsensor reagiert innerhalb von fünf Sekunden
- Schlafmodus mit 35,6 bis 40,3 dB leise genug fürs Schlafzimmer
- Bedienung ohne App, Konto und WLAN
- Günstiger Ersatzfilter, Wechsel ohne Werkzeug
Cons
- Dünne Kohleschicht hilft kaum gegen Kochdunst und Möbelausdünstungen
- Einzelne Geräte mit Schleif- oder Sirrgeräusch des Lüfters
- Beworbene 20 dB erreicht keine Messung
- Unter 45 dB bewegt nur Stufe 1 genug Luft
- Tastensperre löst sich nach Stromtrennung oder Timer-Ende
Der Winix 5500-2 ist ein schmaler Luftreiniger für Räume bis 31 m², der Feinstaub und Kochdunst so schnell wie neuere Geräte entfernt. Echte Kohlepellets binden Gerüche spürbar besser als beschichtetes Vlies. Der Haken: Der Sensor erkennt keinen Staub, auf Turbo sind es bis 66 dB statt versprochener 51 dB, und die Ionisierung ist nach jedem Einschalten wieder an.
Pros
- 96 % weniger Feinstaub in 60 min in einem 30-m²-Raum
- Aktivkohle aus Pellets bindet Koch- und Rauchgeruch spürbar
- Rauchbox nach 20 s wieder klar
- Bis Stufe 2 unter 45 dB, Schlafmodus fast unhörbar
- Sparsam auf unteren Stufen, 0,34 W im Standby
- Ersatzfilterset H passt auch in den Winix Zero-S
Cons
- Sensor erfasst nur Gase, Staub und Pollen steuern die Automatik nicht
- Auf Turbo bis 66 dB statt der angegebenen 51 dB
- PlasmaWave startet nach jedem Einschalten wieder aktiv und gibt etwas Ozon ab
- Keine Fernbedienung, unbeleuchtete Tasten im Dunkeln kaum zu treffen
- Automatik schaltet nachts teils grob zwischen Aus und hohen Stufen
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