Winix 5520
#5 in Large roomsFull review
A living-room purifier with strong airflow and low filter costs at Amazon’s price. Turn PlasmaWave off if you’re sensitive to ozone.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
3.7/5
A good-value living-room purifier for pet owners, with about the same airflow as pricier rivals.
- 250 cfmSmoke CADR
- 388 sq ftRoom size
- $49.99/yearFilters
- 23 to 54 dBNoise
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$169.99
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cleans a large bedroom or living room quickly
- One filter a year, about $50
- Washable pre-filter helps with pet hair
Cons
- Uses more power for its airflow than the Core 400S
- Infrared particle sensor is cruder than a laser sensor
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its room size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Vital 200S-P (LAP-V201S-WUS) |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Smoke CADR | 250 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 254 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 289 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 252 cfm |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 388 sq ft |
| Coverage (maker) | 1,875 sq ft |
| Noise | 23 to 54 dB |
| Efficiency | |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 4.7 cfm/W |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Energy use | 314 kWh/year |
| Power at top speed | 51 W |
| Filters | |
| Filter | HEPA |
| Activated carbon | Yes |
| Replacement | Vital 200S replacement filter |
| Replacement cost | $49.99 every 12 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $49.99/year |
| Ionizer | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes |
| Controls and build | |
| Air-quality sensor | particle (infrared) |
| Auto mode | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes |
| Fan speeds | 4 |
| Dimensions | 19.8 x 15.6 x 8.5 in |
| Weight | 13.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this room size
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max
#6 in Large roomsFull review
A large-room purifier with very high certified CADR and low running costs, for open-plan living areas.
Amazon $349$349
Levoit Core 600S
#8 in Large roomsFull review
For big living rooms and open-plan spaces where a mid-size unit can’t keep up. Smaller rooms are better served by the Core 400S.
Amazon $259.97$259.97
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