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#01CADR tier 5Eff 0.646

Winix Tower XQ (XQ / XQ Pro)

Model Tower XQ

Smoke CADR 461 CFM · 714 sq ft · AHAM Verifide + ENERGY STAR V3.0 + manufacturer

Sources checked 2026-10-27

Measured & cited specs

Smoke CADR
461 CFM
Source

AHAM record f7fa2de5-6bb5-42d0-8ac8-38a24bd55aed: smoke 461 / dust 482 / pollen 450, 714 sq ft. ENERGY STAR pd_id 4572714 matches CADRs, ozone 1.00 ppb.

Dust CADR
482 CFM
Source

AHAM record f7fa2de5-6bb5-42d0-8ac8-38a24bd55aed: smoke 461 / dust 482 / pollen 450, 714 sq ft. ENERGY STAR pd_id 4572714 matches CADRs, ozone 1.00 ppb.

Pollen CADR
450 CFM
Source

AHAM record f7fa2de5-6bb5-42d0-8ac8-38a24bd55aed: smoke 461 / dust 482 / pollen 450, 714 sq ft. ENERGY STAR pd_id 4572714 matches CADRs, ozone 1.00 ppb.

Room size
714 sq ft
Source

AHAM Verifide directory (714 sq ft); ENERGY STAR lists 715 sq ft

AHAM Verifide
Yes
Source

Cited as AHAM Verifide in imported dataset.

ENERGY STAR
Yes
Source

Cited on ENERGY STAR Room Air Cleaners V3.0.

Noise min
—
Source
Noise max
—
Source

Filter

Pre-filter + True HEPA + CD (coated deodorization) carbon, dual 4-stage

Score 3 · True HEPA + activated carbon

True HEPA (manufacturer); ENERGY STAR filter_1_type 'HEPA'; AHAM filter field 'HEPA + Carbon'

Sources

Highlights

  • True HEPA (manufacturer); ENERGY STAR filter_1_type 'HEPA'; AHAM filter field 'HEPA + Carbon'
  • AHAM Verifide listing cited.
  • ENERGY STAR V3.0 cited.
  • CADR tier 5.

Caveats

  • AHAM record f7fa2de5-6bb5-42d0-8ac8-38a24bd55aed: smoke 461 / dust 482 / pollen 450, 714 sq ft. ENERGY STAR pd_id 4572714 matches CADRs, ozone 1.00 ppb.
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