Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Coway Canada vs Vornado Air
What sets them apart
| Compare | Coway Canada ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Airmega 150, Airmega Mighty2, Airmega ProX | AC350, PCO375DC, PCO575DC |
| Price from | CA$119 | $19.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 985.42Higher | 265.04 |
| Room size (m²) | 395Higher | 12.54 to 23.97 |
| Filter cost per year | CA$59 to CA$118 | $39.99 |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 12 months | 12 months |
| Power use (W) | 65 | 17 to 59Lower |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 19 | Not confirmed |
| Markets | CA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (5 years).
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Key differences
- Vornado Air scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.4.
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) is higher at Coway Canada: 985.42 vs 265.04.
- Room size (m²) is higher at Coway Canada: 395 vs 12.54 to 23.97.
- Power use (W) is lower at Vornado Air: 17 to 59 vs 65.
- Support channels: only Vornado Air offers Chat, Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Vornado Air: 1945 vs 1989.
- Products: only Vornado Air offers Humidifier, Fan.
- Filter types: only Vornado Air offers Uv.
Our verdict on each
Coway Canada
Coway Canada suits Canadian households that want one purifier covering a large open plan and a filter set they can plan for. Output of 985.42 m³/h ranks high against the brands tracked here, and 5 years of warranty adds to the case. Roomier budgets get more machine.
Vornado Air
Vornado Air suits households that want one brand for purifiers, humidifiers and fans, with entry pricing of $19.99 and a 5 year warranty. The trade-off sits in airflow, since clean air delivery of 265.04 m³/h sits below the purifier category median of 437.43 m³/h.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coway Canada | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Purifiers start at CAD 119 and filter sets cost CAD 59 to CAD 118 a year, so running cost is easy to budget. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing of $19.99 and a $39.99 replacement filter keep the outlay and the running bill among the lowest in the group. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherOutput of 985.42 m³/h covers 395 m² with hepa h13 and carbon filtration and a 5 years warranty. | 9.4A 5 year warranty and support across email, chat and phone add cover beyond the machine, though room coverage of 12.54 to 23.97 m² is compact. |
| Trust | 9.5Backed by Coway Company, Limited, trading since 1989, with email and phone support. | 9.9HigherFounded in 1945 and based in the US, with support listed on email, chat and phone and a 5 year warranty. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Coway Canada | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 985.42 | 265.04 |
| Room size (m²) | 395 | 12.54 to 23.97 |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 12 months | 12 months |
| Power use (W) | 65 | 17 to 59 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pick Coway Canada if, pick Vornado Air if
Pick Coway Canada if clean air delivery rate (m³/h) and room size (m²) matter most.
Pick Vornado Air if cost, trust, and power use (w) matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Coway Canada | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers | 6 of 55 | 5 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coway Canada | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier | Purifier, Humidifier, FanCovers more |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon | Hepa h13, Carbon, UvCovers more |
| Legal entity | Coway Company, Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 1989 | 1945Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coway Canada | Vornado Air | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 985.42highest quarter | 265.04below the median | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 395highest quarter | 12.54 to 23.97lowest quarter | 124 |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 12 monthsat the median | 12 monthsat the median | 12 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 19lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 25 |
| Power use (W) | 65above the median | 17 to 59lowest quarter | 46 |
| Warranty | 5 yearshighest quarter | 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 73 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Coway Canada
Pros
- Rated 985.42 m³/h, which puts it near the top of the brands compared on air delivery.
- Covers up to 395 m², so a single unit handles a large open space.
- HEPA and carbon filtration (hepa h13 and carbon) in the same machine.
Cons
- Starts at CAD 119, higher than most of the purifiers tracked here.
- Filter sets at CAD 59 to CAD 118 a year add running cost on top of the purchase.
- A single market reach (CA) means this pricing and range apply in Canada only.
Vornado Air
Pros
- One maker covers purifier, humidifier and fan, so a fan, a humidifier and a purifier can come from the same brand and the same support channels.
- Replacement filters cost $39.99 on a 12 month interval, which is a low running bill for a purifier that is actually used on schedule.
- The purifier range carries a 5 year warranty, longer cover than buyers usually get on a room appliance.
Cons
- Clean air delivery of 265.04 m³/h ranks 33 of 47 brands, so a heavy-air room needs a bigger machine or more than one unit.
- Room coverage of 12.54 to 23.97 m² fits a bedroom, study or small office rather than an open-plan living floor.
- The $19.99 entry price sits in the fan part of the range, so a buyer shopping for a purifier pays above the headline figure.
Who each suits
Coway Canada
Who it suits
- Households in Canada with an open plan that one purifier can cover
- Buyers who prioritise air delivery over the lowest purchase price
- Anyone who wants a long warranty behind a large room machine
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside Canada, since CA covers a single market
- Shoppers chasing the lowest entry price, as CAD 119 sits well above most rivals
- Those who want the lightest running costs, given CAD 59 to CAD 118 a year
Vornado Air
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners cleaning a bedroom, study or small office who want a low price of entry and a cheap filter to keep buying.
- Buyers who want fans, humidifiers and purifiers from a single maker instead of assembling the room from different brands.
- Owners who put phone and chat support, listed on email, chat and phone, and a 5 year warranty above app control.
Who should look elsewhere
- Large open-plan rooms, where coverage of 12.54 to 23.97 m² leaves a gap; buyers who want dehumidification next to purification can compare Daewoo Electricals, which covers purifier, dehumidifier and fan.
- Shoppers who want a single-purpose purifier catalogue and nothing else, since Clarifion lists purifier and Coway Canada lists purifier.
Country by country
| Country | Coway Canada | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Coway Canada
What does the cheapest Coway Canada purifier cost?+
Purifiers start at CAD 119, which is the entry figure for the Airmega range. That is above the middle of the brands tracked on entry price, where Coway Canada ranks 33 of 76. Buyers wanting the largest machine pay more for the extra capacity.
How much do replacement filters cost each year?+
Filter sets cost CAD 59 to CAD 118 a year, with changes falling due every 6 to 12 months. On this measure Coway Canada ranks 9 of 46 among the brands compared, so the running cost sits mid field rather than at either extreme. Budget for it in the same year as the purchase.
Vornado Air
How much does a Vornado Air purifier cost at entry?+
Vornado Air lists an entry price of $19.99, taken from the circulator and fan part of the catalogue rather than the purifier line. On our purifier data that figure ranks 2 of 76 brands, so a fan price is not a purifier price.
What do replacement filters cost over a year?+
A replacement filter is $39.99 and the stated change interval is a 12 month cycle, so running cost can be planned on a calendar rather than discovered later. Filter cost ranks 8 of 46 brands on our data, which places Vornado Air among the cheaper brands to keep going.