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Alen BreatheSmart Classic ranks #13 out of 61. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
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Experts prefer Winix 5500-2 over Alen BreatheSmart Classic
On 3 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 70 Air Purifier expert endorsements .
Currently, Winix 5500-2 received 3 endorsements from The Spruce Pets (21 Feb 2024), Wirecutter (19 Dec 2023) and Tom's Guide (16 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Alen BreatheSmart Classic did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Air Purifier | CNET  | The Spruce Pets  | NBC News  | WIRED  | Wirecutter  | This Old House  | Forbes  | Business Insider  | Popular Mechanics  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $195 |  Winix 5500-2 The Winix 5500-2 air purifier is highly praised for its effective four-stage filtration system, quiet operation, built-in air quality sensor, and energy efficiency, making it a recommended choice for improving air quality in medium to large-sized rooms. | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| N/A | N/A | $320 |  Alen BreatheSmart Classic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 21 Feb 2024 The Spruce Pets ranked Winix 5500-2 as #1
Rank Air Purifier Comment #1 out of 8 Winix 5500-2 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.thesprucepets.com - On 19 Dec 2023 Wirecutter ranked Winix 5500-2 as #3
Rank Air Purifier Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Winix 5500-2 Strong performance, brutalist design... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 16 Mar 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Winix 5500-2 as #5
Rank Air Purifier Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Winix 5500-2 Best for small rooms... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
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Winix 5500-2 
As can be seen below, Winix 5500-2 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Alen BreatheSmart Classic is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Air Purifier | CNET | The Spruce Pets | NBC News | WIRED | Wirecutter | This Old House | Forbes | Business Insider | Popular Mechanics | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $159 |  Coway AP-1512HH The Coway AP-1512HH air purifier is highly praised for its comprehensive filtration system, effectiveness at removing pollutants, adjustable fan speeds, built-in air quality sensor, smartphone app connectivity, and energy efficiency. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | - | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $195 | Winix 5500-2 The Winix 5500-2 air purifier is highly praised for its effective four-stage filtration system, quiet operation, built-in air quality sensor, and energy efficiency, making it a recommended choice for improving air quality in medium to large-sized rooms. | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Honeywell HPA300 The Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Air Purifier is a highly praised and efficient option for improving air quality in larger rooms, particularly for individuals with allergies or asthma. | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 4 | - | $197 |  Coway Airmega 200M The Coway Airmega 200M is a highly effective air purifier with a 4-stage filtration system that removes pollutants and allergens, making it suitable for pet owners, kitchens, and individuals with allergies or respiratory conditions, while also offering energy-saving features. | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by LearnMetrics | 98 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by airpurifierfirst.com | 96 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by US News & World Report | 76 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- H13 HEPA PURE FILTER: Our most popular filter for eliminating everyday allergens and pollution from your air. The H13 HEPA Pure filter captures 99.9% of dust, allergens, and harmful fine pollutants as small as 0.1 micron so you can breathe easy. This filter is ideal for everyday home purification, allergy and asthma sufferers, and virus concerns.
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From Seller:
- True-HEPA filter captures 99.97% of airborne pollutants; dust mites, pet dander, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.3 microns.
- Washable AOCTM Carbon Filter, made from activated carbon granulars for removal of household odors.
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EAN Numbers: 0810587023138
UPC Numbers: 810587023138
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Alen BreatheSmart Classic is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling air purifiers and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Blueair Blue Pure 211 Plus Auto or Honeywell Insight HPA5300B .
Alen BreatheSmart Classic is $191 more expensive than an average air purifier ($197).
Winix 5500-2 is a well-known option in the middle of the air purifiers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling air purifiers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Coway Airmega 200M or Levoit Vital 200S .
Winix 5500-2 is $2.09 less expensive than an average air purifier ($197).
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