Havells HC4085 vs Vega VHSS02
Havells HC4085 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹1,899 on Flipkart, ₹50 less than Vega VHSS02 at ₹1,949. Vega VHSS02 is the better rated, at 4.1★ from 2,659 ratings. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026. MRP mismatch flagged
The differences
- Havells HC4085 costs ₹50 less (₹1,899 against ₹1,949)
- Havells HC4085 scores higher on the Ratelens Score (89 against 68)
- Vega VHSS02 carries an MRP mismatch. Its listings show different maximum retail prices
Which one to buy
Havells HC4085 is the cheaper of the two, but only by ₹50, around 3%, which is inside the range either price can move in a week. Treat them as the same price bracket and choose on specification.
Buyer ratings don't separate them. 4.0★ and 4.1★ are close enough to be noise, across 2,675 and 2,659 ratings. Neither product is carrying a reputation problem the other avoids.
One caveat that only shows up across platforms: Vega VHSS02 carries an MRP mismatch, meaning its listings show different maximum retail prices, while Havells HC4085 does not. That does not tell us which listing is wrong, or why, but it does mean the discount percentage on Vega VHSS02 is calculated from an MRP that differs between listings.
The ₹1,899 figure is on Flipkart, and is the lowest we observed across every listing we track for it. Prices on both products move often enough that it is worth opening each listing before deciding.
Head to head
| Havells HC4085 | Vega VHSS02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 89/100 · Excellent | 68/100 · Good |
| Best price | ₹1,899 on Flipkart | ₹1,949 on Amazon |
| Rating | 4.0★ (2,675) | 4.1★ (2,659) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 2 | 2 |
| Wattage | 1000 W | Not listed |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Technology Used | hair, dryer, straight hair, curler, strethning | Not listed |
| Material | Plastic | Ceramic |
| Hair Type | All | Frizzy;Curly |
| Size | 19 mm | As Shown in Pic |
| Brand | Havells | VEGA |
| Shape | Comb | Barrel |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Item Shape | Comb | Barrel |
| Model Name | HC4085 | VHSS-02 |
| Item Weight | 320 Grams | 803 Grams |
Prices are the lowest we observed across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026 and change often, so open each listing for the live price. “Claimed MRP” is the maximum retail price the retailers declare, not a figure we set.
Common questions
Is Havells HC4085 or Vega VHSS02 cheaper?
Havells HC4085 is cheaper today by ₹50. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
Which is better rated, Havells HC4085 or Vega VHSS02?
Vega VHSS02 carries the higher buyer rating across the marketplaces we track.
Are the discounts on these two products reliable?
At least one of them has platforms declaring different MRPs for the same item, so the percentage off is calculated from a figure that cannot be right on both. Compare the rupee prices above instead.