ZERO (4-Stage)

https://preview.redd.it/538vr4yfk1mg1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=fb76bd53eff2b42a455a00de6734238672575d51 I've owned my Winix Zero 4 Stage since 2019 and it's been perfect. the filter always turns black after 1 year and that is confirmation that it's done its job. And a secret feature I like is, it automatically goes into sleep when the room goes dark. Don't get the D360 as that is only a 3 stage filter (no plasmawave for bateria and viruses). 5510 is 5 stage which adds pet dander and hair filtration. As other's have said True Hepa is what is most important and since you need it for pets then definitely get the 5510. "Hepa" is just a marketing term thrown around because it's illegal to to lie about it being a true hepa filter.

Just make sure buy a modern model. HEPA filters have evolved a bit over the years and so has the regulation. Old "HEPA" filters might not be true HEPA by today's standards. Just make sure you don't buy one with an ozone generator, or if you do, since many come with it (my Winix with PlasmaWave, for example), remember to deactivate it. They are not very good for people's health and I guess they are far worse for birds For reference, I have a Winix Zero Pro

Air cleaners/purifiers (I have one in every single room, 2 in the open living dining kitchen area). Some brands offer pet specific filters (I use Winix plasma waves in larger rooms, and Levoit for smaller rooms, both the cylindrical and the rectangular). Regular vacuuming. Blankets on furniture that can be put in washing machines. If you have hardwood, minimize your area rugs and mop once a week, if possible. If you need area rugs, try washable rugs you can toss in the washing machine. I have three dogs, a breed that is notoriously difficult to house train. I keep an armada of enzyme cleaners and a black light on hand. They are also a breed that loves blankets, so I use specially formulated enzyme cleaner in the washing machine when I wash their blankets. The washing machine runs daily here.

I got one from Winix zero x air purifier. Go from the square meter coverage, and one with a hepa filter. What are your priorities, budget, does it have to be quiet/small etc?

Just bought a Winix Zero S and really working wonders! It stopped most of my dust-related morning allergy. Would 100% recommend for the price. I know I’m gonna get flamed for this but my Dyson TP09 does an okay job too in my office. Just takes longer to clean the room (and it’s more noisy). At least it clears the high levels of formaldehyde that my office seems to have. (With severe allergies stay away from Dyson though)

My Winix Zero S has made wonders for my stuffy nose. I used to wake up and spend the morning blowing my nose. Now I’ll just do it after waking up and be good for the rest of the day (most of the time). The important thing is you have it running at full speed at least 30m before you enter your bedroom, then you can switch it to lower levels for the night. I have a Dyson TP09 running in my office as well, that might be helping too (this one starts running at full speed 2h prior to my arrival to the office, since it’s a big room with high ceilings).

I have a Dyson tp09 and a Winix Zero S. The Winix destroys the Dyson in every aspect. The only thing the Dyson has over the Winix is the fancy meters and cool app. If you are still gonna go for a Dyson I can sell you mine for cheaper (so that I can go buy more Winix purifiers).

That Coway should not be over the Winix. The carbon filters in it are trash. Also, Dyson combo unit on the list? 🥲

If its just 1 room and youre on a budget you can try the winix zero (s). The zero was less than 100 pounds in the netherlands. No smart. But filters are very affordable compared to other air purifiers + good cadr. It wont help much with smells, but you said you care less about that.

The winix zero will be great. It is for bigger spaces, but that means you dont need to run it on max speed to keep your smaller room clear(less sounds than a smaller one). If there are a lot of VOCs everyday the filters will need replacement more often, but that is the case with every air purifier. There's many off brands that sell cheaper filters because its a popular brand.

UK here, I got a Winix Zero a year or so ago. It has a carbon filter and HEPA filter and it hasn't flagged it needs its filter replaced so far. It has an air quality sensor and you can turn off the "plasmawave" if you wish. Very good, would get one again.