IQAir GC MultiGas vs Winix 5500-2

“>The combination of those spaces is definitely less than 1,740 sq ft, which it says i can clean in an hour, 1,740 sq ft is marketing nonsense. Usually it means 1 or 2 air changes per hour (ACH)--far below the recommended 4.8 ACH (and even 4.8 ACH is too low according to many air quality scientists). 1 or 2 ACH will do nothing for you. Yes, all manufacturers' CADR claims and AHAM certified CADRs are based on the air purifier's highest setting. Winix says its 5500-2 is AHAM Verifide^(®) at 360 sq ft. For any room larger than 360 sq ft, you'll need more than one 5500-2. It's *usually* better to get a couple or a few smaller, cost effective air purifiers and place them in various areas, than getting 1 big one--mostly because of air dynamics. I would get a couple or a few of the 5500-2 (I have the 5500-2) or mix and match with another similar quality brand. >I will give props to medify, because they show the CADR for each setting, so maybe the thing to do is bail on winix all together and only go with a company that actually shows realistic CADR?? Yep, Medify is rare for showing CADR at different settings (AirFanta does also), but I wouldn't pick a Medify over the Winix 5500-2 just because it discloses CADR at each setting. E.g., the Medify MA-40's top CADR is the same as the 5500-2's, but the MA-40 is $100 more expensive and is known to be loud. If money is no object, the MA-50 and MA-112 are decent choices.”

“For smoke the usual go-to is the Austin Healthmate or the more expensive IQAir GC MultiGas.”