Winix 5530 Air Purifier: CADR, Noise, Coverage & Specs
Last verified: Aug 22, 2026
Aug 2026
Quick verdict
The Winix 5530 is best suited to medium rooms where high airflow are priorities. Its 253 CFM smoke CADR supports about 392 sq ft at approximately 4.8 air changes per hour. Buyers should separately evaluate filter cost and maximum-speed noise before deciding.
Best for
- Living rooms and medium bedrooms
Consider alternatives if
- You need a verified maximum-speed noise figure
- Filter replacement interval or cost is a deciding factor
- You are planning around the manufacturer coverage claim rather than CADR-based room size
Verified strengths
- 253 CFM smoke CADR (~392 sq ft at ~4.8 ACH)
- True HEPA filtration (as published)
Verified limitations or missing information
- Maximum-speed noise is not in our sources
- Filter replacement interval is not verified
Winix 5530 overview
The Winix 5530 is a medium-room air purifier with a smoke CADR of 253 CFM. Based on our CADR-based room-size method, it is suitable for approximately 392 sq ft. It includes True HEPA filtration.
- Smoke CADR
- 253 CFM
- Recommended room size
- 392 sq ft
- Claimed coverage
- 1882 sq ft
- Filter type
- True HEPA
- Weight
- 13.3 lb
- Last verified
- Aug 22, 2026
Winix 5530 CADR and room size
Recommended room size is about 392 sq ft (CADR × 1.55). That is approximately 4.8 air changes per hour in a room with an eight-foot ceiling. The manufacturer figure of 1882 sq ft corresponds to about 1.0 air change per hour at the same ceiling height and is shown separately. Our recommended room size uses approximately 4.8 air changes per hour with an eight-foot ceiling. Manufacturer coverage figures may use a lower air-change rate and are shown separately.
The manufacturer coverage claim is higher than 3× CADR, so it is not used for ranking.
Winix 5530 noise level
A model-specific minimum dB figure is not in our sources.
Maximum-speed noise is not in our sources.
Winix 5530 filtration
Published filter type: True HEPA.
Filter replacement interval is not verified in our sources.
Winix 5530 smart features
True HEPA filter, PlasmaWave technology, Activated Carbon filter
Winix 5530 specifications
- CADR (smoke)
- 253 CFM
- Recommended room size
- 392 sq ft
- Manufacturer claimed coverage
- 1882 sq ft
- Filter type
- True HEPA
- Weight
- 13.3 lb
About Winix air purifiers
Winix models in this catalog are compared by CADR, recommended room size, noise, and filter type.
Winix 5530 comparisons
Compared with the Winix 5500-2, the Winix 5530 has 4% higher CADR.
What is the CADR of the Winix 5530?
Smoke CADR is 253 CFM.
What room size is the Winix 5530 suitable for?
About 392 sq ft at approximately 4.8 air changes per hour with an eight-foot ceiling.
How loud is the Winix 5530?
A model-specific minimum dB figure is not in our sources.
Does the Winix 5530 have Wi-Fi?
No published Wi-Fi or app control in our sources.
What filter does the Winix 5530 use?
True HEPA.
Methodology
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation, product listings and other cited sources.
How we calculate recommended room size.
Sources
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