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
The Winix 5520 and the Levoit Vital 200S are evenly matched, rated 3.7 and 3.7. The Levoit Vital 200S costs $10 less ($169.99 vs $179.99).
Levoit Vital 200S
#7 in Large roomsFull review
A good-value living-room purifier for pet owners, with about the same airflow as pricier rivals.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large rooms air purifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Winix 5520 | Levoit Vital 200S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 77 $0.71 per cfm of smoke CADR | 80 $0.68 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 87 $47.49 a year in filters | 86 $49.99 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 50 noise at top speed not published (neutral score used) | 40 54 dB at top speed (maker rating) |
| Efficiency 15% | 32 4.6 cfm per watt | 34 4.7 cfm per watt |
| Auto mode 10% | 100 particle (dual sensors) sensor and Wi-Fi app | 100 particle (infrared) sensor and Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Winix 5520 | Levoit Vital 200S | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 253 cfm | 250 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 252 cfm | 254 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 247 cfm | 289 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 252 cfm | 252 cfm |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 392 sq ft | 388 sq ft |
| Coverage (maker) | 1,882 sq ft | 1,875 sq ft |
| Noise | 23.5 dB | 23 to 54 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | 4.6 cfm/W | 4.7 cfm/W |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Energy use | 323 kWh/year | 314 kWh/year |
| Power at top speed | 65 W | 51 W |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement | Filter Q (1712-0123-00) | Vital 200S replacement filter |
| Replacement cost | $47.49 every 12 months | $49.99 every 12 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $47.49/year | $49.99/year |
| Ionizer | Yes, can be switched off | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | particle (dual sensors) | particle (infrared) |
| Auto mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | Yes |
| Fan speeds | 5 | 4 |
| Dimensions | 22.17 x 13.59 x 8.27 in | 19.8 x 15.6 x 8.5 in |
| Weight | 13.3 lb | 13.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |