Coway AP 1216L Tower-vs-LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

COMPARISON – Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

HEPA FILTER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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.

TIMER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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

It features an automatic 8-hour Timer that can set respectively in-order determine how long you want the device to operate.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it does remove cigarette odor and any type of smell. It can also get rid of smell from the kitchen.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

It features a Room Coverage is 217sq.ft while in Turbo Speed, a Smoke CADR of 140, Pollen-CADR of 160 and Dust-CADR of 175.

FIGHTS GERMS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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

The PuriCare filter is as effective as the HEPA FILTER whereby it can remove 99.97% of airborne particles including GERMS.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

It features a 3-stage air filtration system which provides very clean air by trapping and reducing small particles like dust mites while reducing VOCs.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has very effective air filters which can trap and eliminate pet dander thus making it easy for you to live with your pet.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

The PuriCare filters can easily capture and remove pollen from the air you breathe thus save you from pollen related allergens.

REMOVES SMOKE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, smoke is removed immediately when detected by the unit. In fact, it can remove all types of smoke from your home.

REMOVES MOLD

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

This Tower air purifier is effective at removing mold while reducing VOCs and Odors at the same time.

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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

Using a PuriCare Filter, this unit can capture and remove 99.97% of airborne allergens which are as small as 0.3 microns.

QUIET OPERATION

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

This unit uses LG Smart Inverter technology which ensures that you enjoy clean purified air without sacrificing your peace.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has a washable permanent filter which you can vacuum or wash at the end of every week because it traps large particles.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

It features a One Touch Colour Filter System which makes it easy to clean and replace filters coupled with a filter replacement alarm.

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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

The unit has a Particulate Matter Indicator that provides real-time particulate levels with a Smart Indicator.

SLEEP MODE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Yes, It features a sleep mode which switches off all lights and makes the unit operate at the lowest speed to reduce noise.

WATTAGE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Air purifier consumes only 49.3 watts at high speed levels.

Yes

This device uses only 35-Watts when operating at optimum-levels.

ENERGY STAR

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its Energy star certified and it will save you alot of money on electricity bills monthly/annually.

Coway AP 1216L Tower

CONTROLS AND MODES

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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

Touch controls make it easy to use the unit and it also features different modes which include: Auto-mode, Sleep-mode and Manual-Mode.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

The unit has a Filter Reset Icon which rims in different colours for a quick identification & hygienic filter replacement.

ECONOMICAL

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

It features a sleep mode that operates at the lowest speed to reduce noise and it is also Energy Star Certified.

AFFORDABLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Priced below $200

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

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

This unit has been certified by the Asthma and allergy Foundation of America and its scientifically proven to be used by people with Asthmatic conditions.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

REMOTE CONTROL

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

It’s recommended to change filters after 12-months or basing on the usage and environment.

Coway AP 1216L Tower

CHILD LOCK

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

Yes, it features a Child lock function which stops children from using the unit as a toy.

OZONE FREE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

N/A

Yes

Its Ozone generate level is less than 0.01 and this actually makes it ozone-free and same for use in different environments.

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

DESIGN

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

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

Yes

It features a modern, circular and sleek design that allows it to fit in any corner of the house and has an average height.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

10.7 x 10.5 x 32.7 inches

Yes

This device features dimensions of 12.1 x 11.6 x 30.7 inches coupled with a sleek tower design

WEIGHT

Coway AP 1216L Tower

LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter

Yes

13.9 pounds

Yes

This unit features a weight of 18.3-pounds which makes it very easy to carry around your home in-order to achieve optimum air-purifying results.

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Coway AP 1216L Tower HEPA FILTER FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY	WINNER : Coway AP 1216L Tower AFFORDABLE
SAFETY	WINNER : LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Coway AP 1216L Tower VS. LG AS401WWA1 Puricare Tower Filter