You may have seen or heard of Coway’s Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH air purifier in front. It is a very famous company air purifierbecause of its compact and attractive design. In lab testing, it just excelled at quiet ventilation and fast particle removal (with a T90 rating of 2 minutes and 13 seconds), earning an honorable mention — though it didn’t crack our top 10. We are very impressed. Airmega 400S its high particle removal.
I spent a few weeks testing its successor, the $270 Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N, in my home. I’m still holding back because we plan to test the Mighty2 in our lab in Louisville, Kentucky, to see how it goes in our area. smoking room inspection and other challenges. But for now, here are some of my key takeaways.
The Mighty2 is stylish and well put together
The Mighty2 doesn’t have a huge footprint, it’s much shorter than the Winix 5510 and fits well into the corner.
At first glance, the Mighty2 is similar to the AP-1512HH in overall design. It has the same square, modern design with a rounded accent on the front that catches the eye. It’s not as pronounced as its predecessor, with a more 3D shape, but it looks more modern and stylish than most air purifiers I’ve tested, including GermGuardian AC4825such as a tower fan. The Mighty2 also comes in a new beige color option, although I chose white because it works better with my space. That said, it doesn’t double as functional furniture as Blueair Signature Blue.
The good thing is that it didn’t look out of place in my living room. In terms of track, it is shorter and slightly wider than Winix 5510 at 17.9×16.9×9.3 inches (HWD). During most of my testing, I placed it in my entryway, which connects the living room, dining room, kitchen and main hallways, giving you strong airflow from multiple directions. More on that below.
Quiet and consistent operation
For air purifiers, the two biggest things I look for are reliable air purification and quiet operation. Mighty2 did a great job of delivering both. Even in its second fan mode, it was much quieter than mine Levoit Core 300 while also delivering air tone. The noise level is usually between 19 to 50.9 A-weighted decibels, depending on the setting and speed of the fans, according to Coway.
I didn’t have a noise meter on hand, but even with the second fan setting, the Mighty2 is almost silent unless I’m standing next to it, or the airflow was noticeable. It also stayed quiet enough not to disturb the TV in the living room, unlike the smaller, louder Core 300.
I was impressed with the air flow that Mighty2 brought, even in its medium fan condition.
To put my needs and air purifier setup into perspective, I live in a 1,300-square-foot three-bedroom pre-war apartment. It is one of those classic buildings with a formal entrance hall and foyer designed to welcome visitors.
The foyer, in particular, serves as a central place to mix the air throughout the apartment. As it sits near the kitchen, it is constantly exposed to cooking fumes and smells. With three cats and four litter boxes, this place also has no shortage of pet-related odors to deal with.
Lately, I’ve also been dealing with cigarette smoke from the downstairs neighbor. Some of it fits into the gaps of the parquet floor in my hallway. My little Levoit Core 300 couldn’t do much; it just doesn’t circulate enough air, and even with the activated smoke filter, it can’t control the smell.
The Mighty2 has an integrated carbon and HEPA filter that should last up to a year. Activated carbon helps with odor control, and it helped get the smoke smell out of my apartment.
Putting Mighty2 out there makes a big difference. An air purifier must cover a space of up to 1,800 square feet and is rated for a clean air delivery rate — or CADR — of 240 for smoke, 242 for dust and 249 for pollen. While initially registering a particle count of 40-80 PM 2.5 in the first placement, within an hour or so, it reduced the number to single digits and kept it there.
In contrast, the compact Levoit Core 300 I had in the same area rated at only 143 CADR and did not completely remove odors from the area. To put it in perspective, the Mighty2 provides twice the airflow of the smaller Core 300, although the Winix 5510 compares favorably with 252 CADR for smoke, 253 for dust and 253 for pollen.
That said, it’s important to note that this is an independent and non-comparative test CNET’s smoke bomb testwhich uses controlled smoke to measure the particle filtration performance of an air purifier.
Quality of life features at a reasonable price
Mighty2 lacks app control and voice assistant support; you’ll need to step up to the higher-end Coway model for those features. But it still offers many thoughtful services.
On the top panel, you will find touch controls for fan speed (level one to three) and smart modes (Auto, Eco, Turbo and Sleep). A prominent feature is the integrated particle sensor, which provides real-time readings of PM1.0 (aerosols, microplastics, VOCs), PM2.5 (smoke, wildfire smoke, fine dust, allergens) and PM10 (dust, pollen, pet, mold particles). Also, the colored light makes it easy to measure the air quality quickly, from blue (good) to red (bad).
The air quality sensor that displays the particle count was one of my favorite features, removing any uncertainty about how much smoke it was removing.
This is a significant improvement over the previous model, which included an air quality index but did not provide an exact particle count. While you may not be as obsessed with air quality testing as I am, it has given me a lot of peace of mind to know that the tiny particles in the air. smoke and smell were adequately filtered. It also lets you know when the filter needs cleaning. Fortunately, the filter is washable and can be closed — something I found necessary after a few weeks with three cats. The unit notifies you when the carbon and HEPA filters need to be replaced, which is usually once a year.
It is worth noting that HEPA filters and carbon filters are combined, so you should change them both at the same time. That’s different from the Winix 5510 — which I prefer — because most people who aren’t concerned about smoke or VOCs won’t need to install a carbon filter nearly as often.
Particle monitoring aside, the Mighty2 also has a smart mode that adjusts fan speed based on air quality and automatically goes into sleep mode if there is no light in the room for 3 minutes. It also offers timer settings from one to 12 hours to run automatically, but I usually leave it running continuously at a fan level or two.
Mighty2 did a good job of capturing the cat hair on their filter, but also allowed some to pass through the carbon filter. If you have pets that shed, you will need to clean them up more often.
Price and availability
The Coway Airmega Might2 — available from March 19 — will cost you $270 Coway again Amazon. It’s on the more expensive side compared to the $180 Winix 5510, which offers similar performance and comes with app support and separate HEPA and carbon filters, but it offers much better performance than the $100 Levoit Core 300. We’re currently testing it at CNET’s Louisville lab and will soon have results that will give a clearer picture of performance, noise and sound.
