Winix C610 vs Windmill Air Purifier: Which Air Purifier Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Display And Control

Filter Configuration

Particle Filtration Rate

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate

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Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Aug 11, 2026 02:29 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Aug 11, 2026 02:37 PM

Winix C610 Picture

Windmill Air Purifier Picture

HEPA Certified No

Activated Carbon Sheet

HEPA Certified No

Activated Carbon Sheet

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Our Verdict

Winix C610

Windmill Air Purifier

The Winix C610 is the better choice than the Windmill Air Purifier if you need stronger air cleaning in medium to large rooms. It delivers substantially higher particle filtration performance and broader room coverage, making it a better fit for larger living spaces. The Windmill has the advantage when it comes to noise, though, staying much quieter at its highest fan speed. Unlike the Windmill, the Winix uses ionization technology via its PlasmaWave feature, which can be turned off if you prefer not to use it.

Variants

C610 (White)

Air Purifier (Coral)
Air Purifier (Navy)

Review

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White

C610

White

Air Purifier

White

C610

Coral

Air Purifier

White

C610

Navy

Air Purifier

White

C610

Sand

Air Purifier

White

C610

Main Differences for

Pets

Threshold

0.10

Pets

8.0

7.5

Particle Filtration Rate

8.0

7.1

Noise

8.0

9.0

Full Comparison

Pets

8.0

7.5

Particle Filtration Rate

8.0

7.1

Bedroom

8.0

8.3

Footprint

7.3

7.6

Design

Body

Weight

8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

Power Cord Length

87.8" (223.0 cm)

72.2" (183.5 cm)

Wheels

No

No

Footprint

7.3

7.6

Compactness Photo

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Windmill Air Purifier Compactness Photo

Width

10.4" (26.3 cm)

9.5" (24.1 cm)

Depth

10.4" (26.3 cm)

9.5" (24.1 cm)

Height

18.5" (47.1 cm)

16.0" (40.7 cm)

Display And Control

Main Controls

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Winix C610 Main Controls

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Windmill Air Purifier Main Controls

Alternative Controls

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Winix C610 Alternative Controls

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Windmill Air Purifier 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

Yes

Timer Function

Yes

Yes

Number Of Fan Speeds

5

6

Filter Configuration

Filter Configuration Photo

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Windmill Air Purifier Filter Configuration Photo

Filter Localization Photo

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Winix C610 Filter Localization Photo

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Windmill Air Purifier Filter Localization Photo

HEPA Certified

No

No

Filtration Layers

3 Stage

3 Stage

Activated Carbon

Sheet

Sheet

Performance

Particle Filtration Rate

8.0

7.1

Purification Graph

Preview Graph

Winix C610 Purification Graph

Preview Graph

Windmill Air Purifier Purification Graph

Measured PM1.0 CADR

424 m³/hr (250 CFM)

263 m³/hr (155 CFM)

Recommended Room Size @ Max Fan Speed

36.2 m² (390 ft²)

22.4 m² (241 ft²)

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate

6.9

7.5

Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

Preview Graph

Winix C610 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

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Windmill Air Purifier Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

Measured PM1.0 CADR

159 m³/hr (94 CFM)

197 m³/hr (116 CFM)

Fan Speed Used

Speed 3

High

Recommended Room Size

13.6 m² (146 ft²)

16.8 m² (181 ft²)

Noise

8.0

9.0

Noise Video

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed

31.1dBA

30.9dBA

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed

64.7dBA

54.3dBA

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White

C610

White

Air Purifier

White

C610

Coral

Air Purifier

White

C610

Navy

Air Purifier

White

C610

Sand

Air Purifier

White

C610

Winix C610

Windmill Air Purifier

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