Coway Airmega Halo vs Coway Airmega Mighty2 (AP-1512N)
Two of the bedroom & small-room air purifiers in our best bedroom & small-room air purifiers: quietest levoit, coway, blueair & winix comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 17.8 dB in sleep mode, Energy Star
Check price at AmazonBest for: The Mighty's successor with a laser PM sensor
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Coway Airmega Halo | Coway Airmega Mighty2 (AP-1512N) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quietest settingThe lowest listed noise level, usually sleep mode. Under about 25 dB is near-silent in a bedroom. Shark and Honeywell don't list noise, so they score at the lowest published value in the category. | 17.8 dB | 19 dB | 30% |
| Smoke CADRSmoke CADR when listed (Levoit lists one headline CADR). About 100 CFM suits a 150 sq ft bedroom, and 160 CFM suits 240 sq ft. | 253.3 CFM | 240 CFM | 25% |
| Loudest settingTop-speed noise, for when you boost it after cooking or during pollen season. Left out when the maker lists only the minimum. | 52.13 dB | 50 dB | 15% |
| CADR per wattComputed by us: smoke CADR divided by rated power. A bedroom unit often runs all night, every night. | 6.7 CFM/W | 4.3 CFM/W | 10% |
| Carbon or odor stage includedYes when the included filter has an activated-carbon or deodorization layer, per the maker's page. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Main filter lifeThe maker's 'up to' life for the main filter. Usage assumptions vary by brand. | 12 months | 12 months | 10% |
| CADR (smoke / dust / pollen) | 253.3 / 259 / 294.4 | 240 / 242 / 249 | info |
| Coverage | 1,898 ft² at 1 air change/hr | 1,800 ft² at 1 air change/hr | info |
| Filter | 3-in-1: pre-filter + HEPA + deodorization carbon | Washable pre-filter + Max2 (activated carbon + HEPA) | info |
| Filter life | 1 year | 1 year | info |
| Noise | 17.8–52.13 dB | 19–50 dB | info |
| Power | 38 W (Energy Star 3.0) | 56 W | info |
| Weight | 9.7 lb | 15.2 lb | info |
| Sensor | Not listed | PM1, PM2.5, PM10 | info |
| AirPick score | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Coway Airmega Halo
Better published figure on: Quietest setting, Smoke CADR, CADR per watt.
What we like
- Quietest low setting here (17.8 dB)
- 253 CFM, enough for a big bedroom
Watch out for
- 52 dB on high
Coway Airmega Mighty2 (AP-1512N)
Better published figure on: Loudest setting.
What we like
- 240 CFM
- 19 dB low
Watch out for
- 56 W
- 15.2 lb
Verdict
Halo is quieter on low (17.8 vs 19 dB), slightly stronger (253 vs 240 CFM) and uses 38 vs 56 W. Mighty2 adds a PM1/PM10 laser sensor.
- Coway Airmega Halo: Coway: Airmega Halo
- Coway Airmega Mighty2 (AP-1512N): Coway: Airmega Mighty2