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Coway Mighty AP-1512HH vs. Kärcher AF 20 compared

Air Purifier

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Overall rating
71Solide
71Solide
Value for money
59Okay
66Fair
Best price
€199.98€269.99−26 %
€121.61
Price advantage
—
€78.37 cheaper
Offers
3 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 34 of 54
Rank 33 of 54

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Coway Mighty AP-1512HHOverall rating 71Kärcher AF 20Overall rating 71
CleaningperformanceNoise levelAutomode & sensorsRunningcosts & consumptionEaseof use & build quality
Coway Mighty AP-1512HHKärcher AF 20
Cleaning performance78/10066/100
Noise level70/10078/100
Auto mode & sensors56/10076/100
Running costs & consumption76/10068/100
Ease of use & build quality68/10072/100
Cleaning performance
78
66
Noise level
70
78
Auto mode & sensors
56
76
Running costs & consumption
76
68
Ease of use & build quality
68
72

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Model
Mighty AP-1512HH
AF 20
CADR particlesClean air delivered per hour for particles according to the manufacturer in m³/h – the most important performance figure; the room size is calculated from it
421 m³/h
220 m³/h
Room size up toCalculated from the CADR: CADR ÷ 12.5, rounded to whole m² (five air changes per hour at a 2.5 m ceiling height) – this makes all units comparable, as manufacturer figures often assume only one air change; leave blank if there is no CADR
34 m² (366 sq ft)
18 m² (194 sq ft)
Filter classClass of the main filter per EN 1822 according to the manufacturer (ISO 29463: ISO 35 H = H13, ISO 45 H = H14) – H13 and H14 retain fine dust and pollen almost completely; “True HEPA” or “HEPA-type” without a class counts as “HEPA, no class stated”
HEPA, no class stated
H13 (HEPA)
Noise level at lowest settingNoise at the lowest setting (night mode) according to the manufacturer in dB – important for the bedroom
24 dB
26 dB
Filter costCost of replacement filters per year at the manufacturer’s replacement interval in € – over the years often more than the purchase price
40 €/year

Filters & air

Filter change everyReplacement interval of the main filter according to the manufacturer in months
12 months
12 months
Activated carbon filterAccording to the manufacturer, an activated carbon filter traps odors and gases – important for cooking fumes, smoke and pets
Yes
Yes
SensorsWhich air values the unit measures according to the manufacturer – with a sensor, it adjusts itself in auto mode; leave blank if there is no sensor
PM2.5 particles
PM2.5 particlesTemperature
Air quality indicatorHow the unit shows the measured air quality according to the manufacturer – as a color ring or with a reading (e.g. PM2.5) on the display
Color indicator
Reading on display
IonizerIon, plasma or “active oxygen” technology according to the manufacturer – it can produce ozone, so being able to switch it off is better
Ionizer can be turned off
No ionizer
UV sterilizationUV-C lamp inside the unit for sterilization according to the manufacturer
No
360° air intakeAccording to the manufacturer, draws in air from all sides – the unit can stand freely in the room instead of against the wall
No
No
Filter change indicatorAccording to the manufacturer, indicates when the filter needs to be replaced
Yes
Yes
ECARF sealCertified as allergy-friendly by the European Foundation for Allergy Research (ECARF)
Yes

Consumption & noise

Noise level at highest settingNoise at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in dB – this is where the unit reaches its CADR
53 dB
52 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in W
77 W
24 W
Standby consumptionPower consumption in standby according to the manufacturer in W – usually slightly higher with Wi-Fi
0.3 W
0.5 W

Controls & comfort

Fan speedsNumber of manually adjustable fan speeds according to the manufacturer, excluding auto and night mode
3 levels
3 levels
Night modeDedicated night mode according to the manufacturer: quietest setting, dimmed or switched-off display
Yes
Yes
Display shut-offAccording to the manufacturer, the display and lights can be dimmed or switched off completely – important in the bedroom
Yes
Yes
Timer up toLongest timer setting according to the manufacturer in hours
8 hours
8 hours
Child lockButton lock according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
Remote controlRemote control included according to the manufacturer
No
No

Features & dimensions

WeightWeight according to the manufacturer in kg – important if the unit moves between rooms
5.6 kg (12 lb)
3 kg (6.6 lb)
Dimensions (W × D × H)Width × depth × height according to the manufacturer in cm – e.g. “27 × 27 × 52 cm”
42.7 × 24.3 × 46.5 cm (17 × 9.6 × 18 in)
22 × 22 × 34.6 cm (8.7 × 8.7 × 14 in)

General

Warranty
3 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Model year
2015
2022
In the box
Luftreiniger, Filtersatz (vorinstalliert), Netzkabel, Bedienungsanleitung
Luftreiniger AF 20 mit 2 eingesetzten HEPA-13-Filtern inkl. antibakterieller Aktivkohleschicht

Prices

Offers

Coway Mighty AP-1512HH

Kärcher AF 20

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Coway Mighty AP-1512HH ist ein schlichter Luftreiniger ohne App, der mit 421 m³/h Räume bis etwa 34 m² zuverlässig von Pollen und Feinstaub befreit. Auf Stufe 2 braucht er knapp 9 W und bleibt unter 45 dB. Er passt zu Allergikern und Tierhaltern. Der Haken: Gerüche bindet das dünne Kohlegewebe kaum, und der Partikelsensor reagiert nicht immer.

Pros

  • CADR von 421 m³/h reicht für Räume bis etwa 34 m²
  • Stufe 2 braucht nur 8,7 W und bleibt unter 45 dB
  • Holt Pollen, Hausstaub und Tierhaare spürbar aus der Luft
  • Läuft ohne App, Konto und WLAN direkt nach dem Einstecken
  • Ionisator und Farbring der Anzeige lassen sich abschalten
  • Originalfilter vergleichsweise günstig, 3 Jahre Garantie

Cons

  • Dünnes Kohlegewebe bindet Rauch, Reinigungsmittel und Lösemittel kaum
  • Partikelsensor reagierte in einem Haushalt weder auf Rauch noch Staub
  • Stufe 3 mit 75 W laut wie ein Heizlüfter, Automatik springt nachts dorthin
  • Aktivkohlefilter muss alle 6 Monate getauscht werden
  • Keine Kindersicherung, Leuchten am Bedienfeld bleiben an

Der Kärcher AF 20 ist ein solider Luftreiniger für kleine Zimmer: Mit 220 m³/h reicht er realistisch für etwa 18 m², im Nachtmodus läuft er mit 26 dB und ohne Leuchtanzeigen. Für dein Schlaf- oder Kinderzimmer taugt er, für Wohnzimmer nicht. Der Haken: Gegen Rauch und Katzenklo hilft die dünne Aktivkohle kaum gegen Gerüche, und im Dauerbetrieb ist das Filterset nach rund vier Monaten fällig.

Pros

  • Nachtmodus mit 26 dB, alle Leuchtanzeigen gehen aus
  • Lasersensor regelt die Stufe nach Feinstaub, Messwert in µg/m³ im Display
  • Kompakt mit 22 x 22 cm Stellfläche und 3 kg
  • Display separat abschaltbar, Automatik läuft weiter
  • Niedriger Stromverbrauch mit 24 W
  • Kein Konto und keine App nötig, Kindersicherung per Sperrtaste

Cons

  • Aktivkohle bindet Rauch-, Katzenklo- und Gummigeruch kaum
  • Filterset hält höchstens 3000 h, im Dauerbetrieb rund vier Monate
  • Keine Fernbedienung und keine App, Stufe nur am Gerät änderbar
  • Verpackung verspricht 40 m², realistisch sind knapp 18 m²
  • Display nicht entspiegelt und schlecht abzulesen

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