Winix Tower XQ: CADR, room size and running cost
Smoke CADR 461 cfm · Room size 715 sq ft (ENERGY STAR) · 486 kWh/yr ≈ $88.99/yr electricity (estimate)
Certified specs
| Smoke CADR | 461 cfm |
|---|---|
| Dust CADR | 482 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 450 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 471 cfm |
| ENERGY STAR effective room size | 715 sq ft (1.55 × smoke CADR, per 10 CFR 429.68) |
| Annual energy use | 486 kWh/yr |
| Integrated energy factor | 5.7 cfm/W |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 5.59 cfm/W |
| Ozone emissions (reported) | 1 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter |
| Filter types listed | HEPA |
| Automatic mode | Air Quality Sensor |
| Connected (app/Wi-Fi) | Yes (Wi-Fi) |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
| Date certified | 2018-12-17 |
| ENERGY STAR partner | WINIX Inc. |
| Other model numbers ENERGY STAR lists as equivalent | XQ Pro |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4572714 · Product Finder page |
How many air changes per hour would it give?
Estimate: air changes per hour (ACH) = smoke CADR × 60 ÷ room volume, at the top fan speed used for the CADR test. Real-world ACH is usually lower (lower fan speeds, furniture, filter loading).
| Room | ACH, 8 ft ceiling | ACH, 9 ft ceiling | AHAM sizing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 34.6 | 30.7 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 150 sq ft | 23.1 | 20.5 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 200 sq ft | 17.3 | 15.4 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 300 sq ft | 11.5 | 10.2 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 400 sq ft | 8.6 | 7.7 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 500 sq ft | 6.9 | 6.1 | Meets AHAM 2/3 rule |
| 700 sq ft | 4.9 | 4.4 | Below AHAM 2/3 rule |
AHAM's 2/3 rule: choose a smoke CADR of at least 2/3 of the room's area (8 ft ceiling). By that rule this model suits rooms up to about 692 sq ft.
Estimated yearly electricity cost
| Where | Residential rate | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $61.82 | $5.15 |
| U.S. average | 18.31¢ | $88.99 | $7.42 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $163.34 | $13.61 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $233.28 | $19.44 |
Estimate = 486 kWh/yr × rate. Rates: EIA Table 5.6.A, July 2026 (preliminary). Filter replacement cost is not included (data gap: not in ENERGY STAR data). Use your own rate and hours.
On battery during an outage (estimate): 486 kWh ÷ 5,840 active hours ≈ 83 W average, which runs slightly high because the annual figure includes standby. A 1,024 Wh portable power station at an assumed 85% inverter efficiency would run it about 10 h. Top fan speed can draw more. Try other stations in the runtime calculator on our power station site.
Similar CADR from other brands
| Model | Smoke CADR (cfm) | ENERGY STAR room size (sq ft) | Energy use (kWh/yr) | Est. electricity/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueair 4312111000 | 455 | 705 | 235 | $43.03 |
| Coway AP-3018B | 413 | 640 | 235 | $43.03 |
| Blueair 3613111100 | 443 | 687 | 259 | $47.42 |
| Cuckoo CAC-AH2810FNW | 455 | 705 | 388 | $71.04 |
| Coway Airmega 450 | 443 | 687 | 389 | $71.23 |
| Coway Airmega 450S | 443 | 687 | 399 | $73.06 |
*Estimate: ENERGY STAR annual kWh × U.S. average residential rate 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 (preliminary)). ENERGY STAR's annual figure assumes 16 hours/day of operation under the DOE test procedure.
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We have not tested this product. Figures are as listed in ENERGY STAR data retrieved 2026-10-17.