Winix Tower XQ vs Blueair 4312111000
A spec-only comparison using ENERGY STAR certification data. We have not tested either unit, and features like noise, filter price and build quality are not covered here.
- Cleaning speed: the Winix Tower XQ has the higher smoke CADR (461 vs 455 cfm, 1% more).
- Running cost: the Blueair 4312111000 uses less electricity per ENERGY STAR (235 kWh/yr), about $45.96/yr less at the U.S. average rate (estimate).
- Room size: by AHAM's 2/3 rule, up to about 692 sq ft vs 682 sq ft.
Both sit in ENERGY STAR data as Extra-large rooms (350+ cfm) units by smoke CADR. Listed differences: only the Winix Tower XQ is listed as connected (app/Wi-Fi); only the Winix Tower XQ lists an air-quality-sensor auto mode; reported ozone is 1 ppb vs 3 ppb; only the Blueair 4312111000 meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria. Over 5 years at the U.S. average rate, the electricity difference is about $229.79 (estimate).
| Winix Tower XQ | Blueair 4312111000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADR (cfm) | 461 | 455 |
| Dust CADR (cfm) | 482 | 434 |
| Pollen CADR (cfm) | 450 | 450 |
| ENERGY STAR room size | 715 sq ft | 705 sq ft |
| AHAM 2/3-rule room size | 692 sq ft | 682 sq ft |
| Annual energy | 486 kWh | 235 kWh |
| Est. electricity/yr (U.S. avg) | $88.99 | $43.03 |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 5.59 | 11.49 |
| Ozone (reported) | 1 ppb | 3 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter | Fan and Filter |
| Filters listed | HEPA | HEPA-Type |
| Auto mode | Air Quality Sensor | None |
| Connected | Yes | No |
| Most Efficient | No | Yes |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4572714 | ENERGY STAR record 4470638 |
Purchase price and filter cost are not included (data gap). Electricity estimates use 18.31¢/kWh (EIA).
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