Winix C545 Review
Winix Air Cleaner with PlasmaWave Technology (C545)
$289.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)
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Reddit score
3.5 Based on 1 Reddit owner comment · Top 77% of 13 tracked air purifiers
| Owner sentiment | 4.2 | |
| Recommendations | 1.0 | |
| Spec score | Not rated | |
| Value | 4.2 |
How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.
Limited Reddit owner feedback. We need more owner experiences before this score is reliable, so this page is not yet in our sitemap.
Is the Winix C545 worth it?
Based on 1 Reddit owner comment, the Winix C545 scores 3.5 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.0 stars), and the theme owners raise most is filter cost (1 mention).
Who it suits
- You care about filter cost (1 positive owner mention)
Who should skip it
- Not observed: no recurring complaint theme yet.
What Reddit owners say
1 positive and 0 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.
Key specs
As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.
- Washable Fine Mesh Pre filter
- Activated Carbon Filter
- True HEPA Filter
- #1,171,087 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen )
- #845 in HEPA Filter Air Purifiers
- #1,171,087 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen )
| Power Source | AC adapter |
|---|---|
| Control Method | Touch |
| Filter Type | Pre-Filter |
| Floor Area | 360 square_feet |
| Noise Level | 27 db |
| Particle Retention Size | 0.3 micron |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Contaminant Filtration Capability | dust, odors, pet_dander, pollen, volatile_organic_compounds_(vocs), wildfire_smoke |
| Special Features | PlasmaWave Technology |
| Filter Class | HEPA, Activated Carbon, Pre-Filter |
| Software Update Supported to Date | unknown |
| Brand Name | Winix |
| Model Number | C545 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Part Number | C545 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8"D x 14"W x 21"H |
| Color | White |
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FAQ
Is the Winix C545 worth it?
Based on 1 Reddit owner comment, the Winix C545 scores 3.5 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.0 stars), and the theme owners raise most is filter cost (1 mention).
What do Reddit owners complain about with the Winix C545?
We have not observed a recurring complaint theme in owner comments yet.
How much does the Winix C545 cost?
It was $289.95 on Amazon when we checked on 2026-11-07. Prices change, so check Amazon for the current price.
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Last updated 2026-11-07. Amazon listing ASIN B084GKPZ4V.