Winix Zero+ Pro review
The most coverage for the money, with an H14 filter that suits bad hay fever.
Best for allergies and big rooms
4.5/ 5$429
Good for
- Hay fever and asthma
- Open-plan areas up to 70 m²
- Bedrooms: 22 dB on low
Not for
- Buyers who want a published CADR
- The lowest running costs
Verdict
In independent testing, Winix units beat Dyson and Coway on clean air per dollar. The Zero+ Pro adds an H14 filter, a real step up if grass pollen or asthma is the problem, and it's quiet enough to sleep beside.
The best choice for allergy sufferers with a big living area.
Specs and running cost
| Price | $429 |
| Realistic room | 60 to 70 m² |
| Clean-air rate (CADR) | Not published |
| Filter | H14 HEPA |
| Filters a year | $130 |
| Three-year cost | $906 |
| Noise | 22 dB on low |
| Extra | PlasmaWave ioniser (can be switched off) |
Three-year cost includes the unit, filters and power at 12 hours a day. Change the settings.
How big a room?
| Problem | Air changes an hour | Room it handles |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday dust | 3 | 82 m² |
| Pollen and allergies | 4 | 61 m² |
| Smoke or asthma | 5 | 49 m² |
Our estimate at a 2.4 m ceiling, as Winix doesn't publish a CADR. Check your own room.
How it handles Perth's air
- Bushfire smoke: good. Plenty of coverage; the carbon stage is lighter than Breville's.
- Pollen: excellent. H14 catches 99.995% of the particles it's tested against.
- Dust: good.
- Pets: good.
Watch out
Winix doesn't publish a CADR, so room sizes are our estimate. PlasmaWave is an ioniser that can produce trace ozone; switch it off, as the HEPA does the real work. Filters are the dearest of our four picks.
Alternatives
- Breville Viral Protect Max: a published CADR and more carbon for smoke.
- Levoit Core 400S: much cheaper, for rooms up to 40 m².
- Compare: Levoit 400S vs Winix and Breville vs Winix.
Sources
- HouseFresh: Winix range lab tests.
- Ausclimate: Winix Zero+ Pro specifications.