Winix C545 vs C610

Which Air Purifier Is Better?

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Winix C545
Winix C610

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Updated Apr 29, 2026 09:04 PM

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Our Verdict

Winix C545

Winix C610

The Winix C610 and the Winix C545 are both mid-range air purifiers in Winix's lineup, and they perform very similarly overall, so the better choice mostly depends on your priorities. Get the C545 if quieter operation is important to you, especially if you plan on running the purifier overnight or throughout the day in a bedroom or office, as it does a better job of cleaning the air without needing to ramp up to louder fan speeds. On the other hand, the C610 is the better fit if you prefer a smaller, more compact design that's easier to place beside furniture or tuck into smaller areas around the room. At their highest fan settings, both units deliver nearly identical air cleaning performance and are well-suited for bedrooms, home offices, or living rooms.

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Variants

  • C545 (White)
  • C610 (White)

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Main Differences for
Pets

Threshold 

0.10

Pets 
 

8.1
8.0

Noise 
 

8.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Body  

Air Purifier Design Photo 
 

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Winix C545 Air Purifier Design Photo
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Winix C610 Air Purifier Design Photo

Height  

20.5" (52.0 cm)
18.5" (47.1 cm)

Width  

13.7" (34.9 cm)
10.4" (26.3 cm)

Depth  

8.4" (21.3 cm)
10.4" (26.3 cm)

Weight 
 

11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)
8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

Power Cord Length  

74.6" (189.5 cm)
87.8" (223.0 cm)

Wheels 
 

No
No

Display And Control 
 

Main Controls 
 

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Winix C545 Main Controls
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Winix C610 Main Controls

Alternative Controls 
 

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Winix C545 Alternative Controls
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Winix C610 Alternative Controls

Filter Change Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality Sensor Auto Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Remote Control 
 

No
No

App 
 

Yes
Yes

Display On/Off 
 

Dimmable only
Dimmable only

Timer Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Number Of Fan Speeds 
 

5
5

Filter Configuration  

Filter Configuration Photo 
 

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Winix C545 Filter Configuration Photo
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Winix C610 Filter Configuration Photo

Filter Localization Photo 
 

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Winix C545 Filter Localization Photo
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Winix C610 Filter Localization Photo

Filtration Layers 
 

3 Stage
3 Stage

Activated Carbon 
 

Sheet
Sheet
Performance

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

8.0
8.0

Purification Graph  

 Preview Graph
Winix C545 Purification Graph
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Winix C610 Purification Graph

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

426 m³/hr (251 CFM)
424 m³/hr (250 CFM)

Recommended Room Size @ Max Fan Speed 
 

36.4 m² (391 ft²)
36.2 m² (390 ft²)

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate 
 

7.6
6.9

Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA  

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Winix C545 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA
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Winix C610 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

208 m³/hr (122 CFM)
159 m³/hr (94 CFM)

Fan Speed Used 
 

Speed 3
Speed 3

Recommended Room Size 
 

17.7 m² (191 ft²)
13.6 m² (146 ft²)

Noise 
 

8.5
8.0

Noise Video  

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

32.5dBA
31.1dBA

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

59.7dBA
64.7dBA

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C545
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C610
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C545
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C610
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C545
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C610
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