Ikonic Professional CT16 vs Vega Professional VPMCT02
Vega Professional VPMCT02 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹2,856 on Nykaa, ₹144 less than Ikonic Professional CT16 at ₹3,000. Vega Professional VPMCT02 is the better rated, at 4.8★ from 9 ratings. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026.
The differences
- Vega Professional VPMCT02 costs ₹144 less (₹2,856 against ₹3,000)
- Vega Professional VPMCT02 is better rated (4.8★ against 4.3★)
- Ikonic Professional CT16 scores higher on the Ratelens Score (79 against 75)
Which one to buy
Vega Professional VPMCT02 costs ₹2,856 against ₹3,000 for Ikonic Professional CT16, a real gap of ₹144 (5%). That is enough to matter, and big enough to survive the usual day-to-day price movement on both listings.
Buyers rate Vega Professional VPMCT02 higher (4.3★ versus 4.8★), but the smaller of the two samples is only 9 ratings, which is too thin to lean on. We report the gap rather than treat it as settled.
The ₹2,856 figure is on Nykaa, 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
| Ikonic Professional CT16 | Vega Professional VPMCT02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 79/100 · Good | 75/100 · Good |
| Best price | ₹3,000 on Flipkart | ₹2,856 on Nykaa |
| Rating | 4.3★ (3,145) | 4.8★ (9) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 2 | 2 |
| Type | Wired | Wired |
| Power Consumption | 120 W | 60 W |
| Brand | Ikonic Professional | Vega Professional |
| Color | Black | Grey |
| Height | 30 cm | 4.5 cm |
| Category | electric_hair_curler | electric_hair_curler |
| Key Features | Auto Shut Off Function, Multiple Tempreture Settings, Tourmaline Ceramic Barrel With Cool Tip, Extra Long Barrels | Barrel clamp that securely holds the hair in place |
| Model Number | Curling Tong CT-16 | VPMCT-02 |
| Barrel Diameter | 16 mm | 19 mm |
| Other Dimensions | n | Not listed |
| Country of Origin | China | China |
| Power Requirement | Y | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
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 Ikonic Professional CT16 or Vega Professional VPMCT02 cheaper?
Vega Professional VPMCT02 is cheaper today by ₹144. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
Which is better rated, Ikonic Professional CT16 or Vega Professional VPMCT02?
Vega Professional VPMCT02 carries the higher buyer rating across the marketplaces we track.