Winix

ZERO+ PRO (5-Stage)

Winix ZERO+ PRO (5-Stage)

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Last updated: Jul 2, 2026

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6 months ago

I agree with the above comments. I am extremely chemically sensitive and my condition started in an office where we brought in a lot of IKEA MDF tables. We returned the tables, but my condition remained. I recommend the IQair Multigas if you want the best home machine for removing formaldehyde and VOCs. It’s expensive though. For basic filtration at a much lower cost, I’d go with Winix. We have the pet one and it’s actually amazing at eliminating smells in the kitty litter room. Replacement filters are also not too expensive. To solve the CO2 issue, you have to exchange indoor air for outdoor air. Purifiers don’t remove CO2 and create fresh Oxygen. Trees do and for trees/plants to work sufficiently indoors hid need them almost wall to wall (there are a lot of myths about like you only need one spider plant etc. but you’d actually need to live in a greenhouse of plants). For CO2 you’ll need to open windows or vent. However, when you use a vent, like a bathroom fan, you’ll likely be pulling replacement air from someplace else in the building, not necessarily a better place with fresher air. A fan blowing in pulling fresh outside air in can get a lot font in a short time. Even ten mins can make a big difference. Go search on YouTube for air purifier info. There is a lot of expertise out there. I learned about the IQair/Winix combo from a researcher in Beijing. Using both makes the IQair filters last longer. Also avoid Levoit. They just got caught lying about being hepa in several of their models. They do have good air purifiers, but some are apparently crap. Last note: because all air purifiers are noisy when they are on high, it’s better to get one that’s for a much larger space and run it at a lower, quieter speed. Consider getting two Winix purifiers or 2 of some other kind with some carbon in the filters. Winix is at Costco.

Reddit IconAsz_8
9 months ago

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)

8 months ago

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).

8 months ago

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).

Reddit Iconeduardmc
about 2 months ago

They had a deal on ebay just a few days ago for $45 a piece. Got 2 and loving them. Came like new with all filters included

Reddit IconGilloege
5 months ago

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.

5 months ago

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.

Reddit IconKirin1212San
about 2 months ago

I have a couple of these and I like it a lot more than my Dyson that cost 3x more.

Reddit Iconlooopious
about 2 months ago

I have the exact same one and been using it for 6 years now. Just make sure you don't get replacement filters just because they are cheaper. Some aren't true hepa and the sizing is slightly off for many of them. I agree that the sensor lights are somewhat inaccurate, but the sensor itself is quite good. Whenever I use any aerosol in the vicinity of the Winix, it auto switches to high or max speed. You really should be keeping it on auto because it's not performing as well as it should on constant low setting. And auto mode will automatically switch to night mode when the room goes dark. The other thing is, the timer function is so pointless when an air purifier is meant to run 24/7.

about 2 months ago

Not a single issue or sign of wear. All you have to do is vacuum the prefilter every few weeks and once a year clear the dust where the sensor is.

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