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If you are constantly sneezing, your home is covered in dust and there is a stale smell in the air, it might be a good time to invest in an air purifier. Clean air in your home prevents allergies and can help combat mold, bacteria and viruses.
Today, we will be looking at two air purifiers with impressive cleaning capabilities, the Coway Airmega 400 vs 400s. We will go over all of their specifications including technology, appearance and value for money. To make a decision on the best air purifier, we will add a comparison chart and some pros and cons.
The Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s are incredibly similar, so we will begin with the features they have in common.
Coway Airmega 400 vs 400s – Similarities
Quick Glance
The side-by-side chart below offers a quick overview of the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s.
Appearance
There is not a noticeable difference between the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s. They are both 14.8 x 14.8 inches and weigh 24.7 pounds. The Coway Airmega 400 is 22.91 inches high and the Coway Airmega 400s are 22.8 inches. The Coway Airmega 400 comes in white. You can choose between white or graphite with the Coway Airmega 400s.
Room Size
The Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s are suitable for rooms up to 1560 square feet, although the Coway Airmega 400s is also available for rooms up to 1256 sq. ft. Both of the air purifiers will clean the air twice per hour.
Filtration
There are three stages of filtration with the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s, removing up to 99.999% of dirt and dust particles as small as 0.1 microns. The washable pre-filter captures hair and large particles. The MAX2 Green True HEPA filter is for fine dust, viruses, mold, and bacteria. Finally, the activated carbon filter removes food smells, smoke, harmful gases, and other odors.
Filtration Indicator
When the filters of the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s need replacing, there is a light on the top of the air purifiers.
Fan Speeds
There are three fan settings with the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s, low, medium, and high. That being said, you can also switch to auto mode where the fan speed will adjust depending on the quality of the air.
Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring
The LED lights on the front of the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s indicate real-time air quality, changing from red for unhealthy through to blue for good.
Coway Smart Technology
Both the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s have Coway Smart Technology. When the room has been dark and the air clean for 3 minutes, they will become quieter and reduce power consumption. When the air quality remains pure for 10 minutes, the fans will switch off.
Value for Money
Currently, there is about a $5 difference between the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s. They also both come with a generous 5-year limited warranty.
Surprisingly, there are still two features to go and it’s these that set the air purifiers apart.
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Differences Between Coway Airmega 400 and Coway Airmega 400S
Timer
Although they both have a timer, there is a slight difference in the schedules.
Coway Airmega 400
You can set the timer for1, 4 and 8 hours.
Coway Airmega 400s
As well as 1, 4, and 8 hours, you can also choose to run it for 2 hours.
The Winner Is- The Coway Airmega 400s
Controls
All of the buttons are on the air purifiers, but one has more modern ways of setting the controls.
Coway Airmega 400
You will have to make do with the controls on the air purifier.
Coway Airmega 400s
The IoCare app helps you to monitor the quality of the air in a room, but it also updates you on the quality of the outdoor air. You can also check filters and set up schedules. What’s more, this air purifier is compatible with Alexa.
The Winner Is- The Coway Airmega 400s
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Pros and Cons
Before the final verdict, we have some pros and cons of the Coway Airmega 400 and the Coway Airmega 400s to help highlight any other differences.
Coway Airmega 400
Pros:
- The pre-filter is easy to remove and wash off
- It’s very quiet on the lowest setting
- Auto mode is perfect to just leave it to do its work
Cons:
- Not so effective on odors
Coway Airmega 400s
Pros:
- The fan kicks up a gear when you are cooking or cleaning, so auto mode really works
- The newly updated IoCare app works very well
- It’s an excellent choice for those with breathing difficulties
Cons:
- You might have to play around with your Wi-Fi settings
The Final Verdict
The most important thing is that both of these Coway air purifiers do an amazing job at cleaning the air in large rooms. We liked how you could hear the fan increase when the air was not as pure, and the LED lights were quite accurate too. The size and design really were identical, so this didn’t factor into the decision. We felt that the Coway Airmega 400S was the winner today. Essentially, they are the same air purifiers but now that the app is better and it works with Alexa, the ease of use is better and for a couple of dollars more, well worth it.