Honeywell HPA6000B vs Coway AP-1526D (Airmega Halo)
A spec-only comparison using ENERGY STAR certification data. We have not tested either unit, and features like noise, filter price and build quality are not covered here.
- Cleaning speed: the Honeywell HPA6000B has the higher smoke CADR (257 vs 255 cfm, 1% more).
- Running cost: the Coway AP-1526D (Airmega Halo) uses less electricity per ENERGY STAR (197 kWh/yr), about $1.83/yr less at the U.S. average rate (estimate).
- Room size: by AHAM's 2/3 rule, up to about 386 sq ft vs 382 sq ft.
Both sit in ENERGY STAR data as Large rooms (250–349 cfm) units by smoke CADR. Their listed features (connectivity, auto mode, ozone, Most Efficient) are the same. Over 5 years at the U.S. average rate, the electricity difference is about $9.16 (estimate).
| Honeywell HPA6000B | Coway AP-1526D (Airmega Halo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADR (cfm) | 257 | 255 |
| Dust CADR (cfm) | 262 | 259 |
| Pollen CADR (cfm) | 285 | 293 |
| ENERGY STAR room size | 398 sq ft | 395 sq ft |
| AHAM 2/3-rule room size | 386 sq ft | 382 sq ft |
| Annual energy | 207 kWh | 197 kWh |
| Est. electricity/yr (U.S. avg) | $37.90 | $36.07 |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 7.3 | 7.52 |
| Ozone (reported) | 0 ppb | 0 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter | Fan and Filter |
| Filters listed | HEPA, Activated Carbon | HEPA-Type |
| Auto mode | None | None |
| Connected | No | No |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4005676 | ENERGY STAR record 4668554 |
Purchase price and filter cost are not included (data gap). Electricity estimates use 18.31¢/kWh (EIA).
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