Coway AP 1216L Tower-vs-AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

COMPARISON – Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

HEPA FILTER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Has a True hepa filter – powerful enough to eliminate up to 99.97% of particles as tiny as 0.3 microns. Works along with Pre-filter, Deodorization filter and Vital Ion for maximum clean up.

Yes

Uses a True HEPA air filtration system to remove 99.97% of air contaminants. Its Max2 filter is a combination of activated carbon & True HEPA filter

TIMER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Timer function – can be preset to run for 1, 4, 8 or 12 hours before it automatically switches off on it’s off. Switches off after 30 minutes if pollution is not detected to save energy.

Yes

Has a Timer and Scheduler. You can use Coway mobile application to program the purifier. Airmega will always remember the settings on the mobile app

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Cleans large rooms within coverage of 330 square feet. Made for homes and offices with large spaces with this range.

Yes

Room coverage is 1560 sq.ft. It is the best for large rooms. It will also clean air in other rooms including the kitchen.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Removes cigarette odor plus other smells indoors. Makes indoor air fresh and comfortable in living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

Yes

Can get rid of all strong odors including cigarette smoke & smell. This unit is designed to keep your indoor air cleaner.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Room size coverage of 330 square feet – has a CADR of 262 pollen, 235 dust and 213 cubic feet of smoke.

Yes

Covers a room size of up to 1560 Sq.ft. So any room size within that rage can be covered.

FIGHTS GERMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Fights disease causing germs – destroys bacteria, viruses and other germs to a tiny size of 0.3 microns in spaces within its reach.

Yes

It combines Max2 filter, True HEPA filter and carbon filter to trap and eliminate germs.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Destroys dust mites hidden in carpets. Dust mites can trigger allergies like cough, respiratory congestion flu and body irritation.

Yes

Eliminates dust mites. Dust mites can hide in carpets where most of the dirt is found.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Cleans dead skins, hairs and other pet dander. Improves on the relationship among pets and their best friends.

Yes

It gets rid of pet dander easily - thus improve the relationship between you and your pet.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Gets rid of every kind of pollen. Pollen falls from plants like grass and trees. Harmful when inhaled by people.

Yes

Is smart enough to detect and remove pollen.When you breathe in pollen-heavy air, you may get reactions such as; Sneezing, Nasal congestion and Runny nose.

REMOVES SMOKE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Removes all forms of smoke – cigarette, wildfires and indoor fire places. Saves your lungs from smoke related discomfort and illnesses.

Yes

Removes any type of smoke from the house thus make the air cleaner and safer to breathe. The smoke could be from the kitchen or cigarette

REMOVES MOLD

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Removes fungal mold – humidity and wet places produce mold. Mold leads to skin irritation if un removed from indoors.

Yes

Captures and removes mold. Mold is a form of fungus - Being exposed to a moldy environment can cause health issues such as: Nasal stuffiness, eye irritation..etc

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Traps allergens using 4 stage filtration systems. Captures 99.97% of large and small allergens of all kinds to a size of 0.3 microns.

Yes

The combination of Max2 True HEPA Filter with a carbon filter ensures that 99.97% of allergens and germs are removed from the air.

QUIET OPERATION

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Operates quietly. Has a minimum noise level of only 21 db – whisper quiet up to 52 db maximum noise level.

Yes

Operates quietly yet effectively. Its Minimum noise level is 22 dB while its Maximum noise level is 55 dB.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Indicates to alert uses to wash pre-filters. Thus easy to maintain pre-filters effectiveness.

Yes

Pre-filters can be washed once they get dirty. You will see the alert for cleaning pre-filters.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Open the device, remove the filters and then replace with new filters. Close device and power it on.

Yes

Open the device on the sides; remove that Max2 Air Filter once it requires replacement – then close the machine

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Air quality pollution sensor – colored LED communicates air quality in real time. Informs users of quality of their indoor air every minute daily.

Yes

Is very smart and sensitive to air contaminants. When in sleep mode, the sensors will be on guard waiting for any pollutants.

SLEEP MODE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Has an automatic sleep mode feature which detects clean air in the room - thus put the device to a sleep mode.

WATTAGE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Air purifier consumes only 49.3 watts at high speed levels.

Yes

Uses 64 watts, however when it’s on standby, it consumes 0.2 watts (so your power bills won't skyrocket). Source:- Energystar.gov;

ENERGY STAR

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Has been certified by Energy star – confirmation that it saves energy and your bills will not be alarming.

Yes

Is energy star certified.

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

CONTROLS AND MODES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Constructed with a number of controls and modes that make it effective. Has an Eco mode to save energy, Auto mode and 3 fan speeds

Yes

Comes with various controls and modes that determine its functionality. It features AUTO mode, ECO mode and a SLEEP mode which is fully automatic.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Filter life time replacement indicator – notifies you when it’s about time to replace the filters. No room for guesswork.

Yes

Connect the unit with your phone using Coway Mobile Application - It will always send filter replacement reminders to your phone

ECONOMICAL

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Very economical – has an Eco mode and energy star certified. Saves energy by automatically powering off when no airborne particles detected.

Yes

It is energy star certified - you won't burn money on power bills even when the unit operates 24hrs/7 days a week.

AFFORDABLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Priced below $200

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Removes 99.97% of allergy causing components. Saves asthmatic people from steam inhalers by eliminating germs, dust mites, allergens, smoke, mold, pollen etc.

Yes

It removes 99.97% of air pollutants. You won’t find any use for steam inhalers any more once you have AirMega in your house.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Can be controlled with Alexa Voice Control Device. However, if you don’t have Alexa, download the Coway Mobile app to enable you gain control with a Smartphone

REMOTE CONTROL

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Can be controlled with Coway mobile app which is available for both ios & Android smart phones

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Pre-filter is permanent because it is washable. Hepa filter has a long life span.

Yes

The life span of Airmega's filter is 12 months . However the life span of Max2 filter is highly determined on how often you use the unit.

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

CHILD LOCK

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

OZONE FREE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

N/A

Yes

Comes with various controls and modes that determine its functionality. It features AUTO mode, ECO mode and a SLEEP mode which is fully automatic.

DESIGN

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Built with sleek tower design – suitable for middle sized spaces and suits every interior decor.

Yes

Compact and premium design – it will fit in a small space within your room.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

10.7 x 10.5 x 32.7 inches

Yes

14.8 X 14.8 X 22.8 Inches

WEIGHT

Coway AP 1216L Tower

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

13.9 pounds

Yes

24.7 pounds

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier SLEEP MODE
USABILITY	WINNER : AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier ALEXA COMPATIBLE REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY	DRAW :
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier