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Medify Air MA-40 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
€79.99
€159.00
Price advantage
€79.01 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 3 of 54
Rank 5 of 54
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Medify Air MA-40Overall rating 91Winix 5500-2Overall rating 90
Medify Air MA-40Winix 5500-2
Cleaning performance98/10095/100
Noise level78/10076/100
Auto mode & sensors76/10060/100
Running costs & consumption78/10082/100
Ease of use & build quality86/10072/100
Cleaning performance
98
95
Noise level
78
76
Auto mode & sensors
76
60
Running costs & consumption
78
82
Ease of use & build quality
86
72
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
MA-40
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
406 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
32 m² (344 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
40.5 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
4 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
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
IonizerIon, plasma or “active oxygen” technology according to the manufacturer – it can produce ozone, so being able to switch it off is better
Ionizer can be turned off
Ionizer can be turned off
UV sterilizationUV-C lamp inside the unit for sterilization according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
No
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
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
66 dB
51 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in W
68 W
70 W
Standby consumptionPower consumption in standby according to the manufacturer in W – usually slightly higher with Wi-Fi
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
7.9 kg (17 lb)
7 kg (15 lb)
Dimensions (W × D × H)Width × depth × height according to the manufacturer in cm – e.g. “27 × 27 × 52 cm”
25.1 × 27.7 × 55.9 cm (9.9 × 11 × 22 in)
38 × 20.8 × 60 cm (15 × 8.2 × 24 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
In the box
Luftreiniger MA-40, 1 × 3-in-1-Filter
Luftreiniger, Vorfilter, Aktivkohlefilter, True-HEPA-Filter, Schnellstartanleitung
Prices
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Medify Air MA-40 ist ein reiner Luftreiniger, der Rauch binnen einer Stunde fast vollständig aus der Luft holt und mit 406 m³/h Räume bis rund 30 m² schafft. Allergiker und Haushalte mit offener Küche bekommen viel Reinigung, aber keine Fernbedienung und keine App. Der Haken: Die US-Version braucht 120 V statt 230 V, und selbst im Schlafmodus rauscht er mit rund 50 dB.
Pros
- Rauchtest: PM2,5 sinkt in einer Stunde von 18,3 auf 0,1
- CADR bis 406 m³/h reicht für Räume bis rund 30 m²
- Aktivkohle-Pellets binden Bratgerüche in der offenen Wohnküche
- Ionisator abschaltbar, kein Ozon messbar (0,0 ppm)
- Anzeige abschaltbar, Timer bis 8 h
- Solides Gehäuse, mit gut 7 kg per Griff tragbar
Cons
- US-Version für 120 V, an 230 V geht die Platine kaputt
- Schlafmodus mit 50,4 dB statt angegebener 40,5 dBA klar hörbar
- Keine Fernbedienung und keine App, nur Touchfeld auf dem Deckel
- Garantie verlangt Original-Filterwechsel alle vier bis fünf Monate
- LEDs bei Tageslicht kaum lesbar, Netzkabel kurz
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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