Coway
Coway Airmega 150
₹15,998
Philips
Philips AC2887/20
₹24,999
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right air purifier for your needs.
Price gap
₹9,001
Score gap
8 pts
Rating gap
0.1
Prices accurate as of 31/03/2026. Prices and availability on Amazon.in may change.
Editor's analysis
A hand-written take on how these two compare in the real world.
The Philips AC2887/20 and Coway Airmega 150 represent two respected brands at different price tiers. At Rs 24,999, the Philips offers nearly double the coverage (79 vs 38 sq m) and a higher 333 m3/hr CADR. The Coway at Rs 15,998 counters with 4-stage filtration including a washable pre-filter and significantly cheaper replacement filters at Rs 2,500 vs Rs 4,000+. This is a coverage vs running cost decision - the Philips dominates large rooms while the Coway wins on long-term affordability.
Round by round
How each product stacks up across the key dimensions.
Product A
Coway Airmega 150
2
wins
Product B
Philips AC2887/20
4
wins
₹15,998
₹24,999
4.4 / 5
4.3 / 5
87/100
95/100
Popular
Bestseller
250 m³/hr
333 m³/hr
38 sq m
79 sq m
Quick summary
The Philips AC2887/20 and Coway Airmega 150 represent two respected brands at different price tiers.
The Philips AC2887/20 wins on raw purification power and room coverage. But the Coway Airmega 150 is the better pick for budget-conscious buyers with rooms under 400 sq ft - its 4-stage filtration is thorough, and the Rs 9,001 price difference plus cheaper filters save you serious money over time.
Side by side
Each pick at a glance, what they include and what they cost.
Coway
CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
250 m³/hr
Coverage Area
38 sq m
Filter Type
Pre-filter + Green True HEPA + Activated Carbon
Noise Level
22-53 dB
Philips
CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
333 m³/hr
Coverage Area
79 sq m
Filter Type
HEPA + Activated Carbon
Noise Level
20.5-49 dB
Prices accurate as of 31/03/2026. Prices and availability on Amazon.in may change.
What sets them apart
The decisions you are actually making when you pick one over the other.
The Coway Airmega 150 is 36% more affordable, saving you ₹9,001. This is a significant price gap that could be a deciding factor.
The Philips AC2887/20 leads in cadr (clean air delivery rate) with 333 m³/hr compared to 250 m³/hr.
The Philips AC2887/20 leads in coverage area with 79 sq m compared to 38 sq m.
The Philips AC2887/20 is more efficient in noise level with 20.5-49 dB compared to 22-53 dB.
The Coway Airmega 150 is more efficient in power consumption with 43W compared to 56W.
Spec sheet
Side-by-side numbers with subtle highlighting on the stronger value.
| Specification | Coway Airmega 150 | Philips AC2887/20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹15,998 | ₹24,999 |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5(1,678) | 4.3 / 5(1,456) |
| CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) | 250 m³/hr | 333 m³/hr |
| Coverage Area | 38 sq m | 79 sq m |
| Filter Type | Pre-filter + Green True HEPA + Activated Carbon | HEPA + Activated Carbon |
| Noise Level | 22-53 dB | 20.5-49 dB |
| Power Consumption | 43W | 56W |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Dimensions | 340 x 219 x 469 mm | 360 x 240 x 558 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 kg | 7.7 kg |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value in that row.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Where each pick shines, and where you'll have to compromise.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your priorities, not the spec sheet.
Choose
Coway Airmega 150
If you want
Choose
Philips AC2887/20
If you want
Buying tip
The Coway Airmega 150's washable pre-filter extends the main HEPA filter's life by catching large dust particles first. In dusty Indian homes, this can add 2-3 extra months to your HEPA filter life, further reducing running costs compared to the Philips whose pre-filter is not washable.
Ready to decide?
Quick answers
The Coway handles moderate to heavy pollution well for rooms up to 38 sq m. Its 4-stage filtration with Green True HEPA is effective against PM2.5 and VOCs. Pay more for the Philips only if your room exceeds 400 sq ft or you face consistently severe AQI above 400.
Philips has a wider service network across India with more service centers in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Coway's Indian presence is growing but still more concentrated in metros. If you live outside major cities, Philips's service accessibility is a practical advantage.
Coway filters cost around Rs 2,500 per replacement vs Rs 4,000+ for Philips. With typical 6-8 month filter life in polluted cities, the Coway saves Rs 2,000-3,000 per year. The Coway also uses less power at 43W vs 56W, adding another Rs 300-500 in annual electricity savings.