Philips BHC017 vs Vega Professional VPVHD06
Vega Professional VPVHD06 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹1,340 on Amazon, ₹250 less than Philips BHC017 at ₹1,590. Philips BHC017 is the better rated, at 4.4★ from 9,481 ratings. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026. MRP mismatch flagged
The differences
- Vega Professional VPVHD06 costs ₹250 less (₹1,340 against ₹1,590)
- Philips BHC017 is better rated (4.4★ against 3.9★)
- Philips BHC017 scores higher on the Ratelens Score (60 against 57)
- Both carry an MRP mismatch, so neither discount percentage is calculated from a figure we can verify
Which one to buy
Vega Professional VPVHD06 costs ₹1,340 against ₹1,590 for Philips BHC017, a real gap of ₹250 (19%). That is enough to matter, and big enough to survive the usual day-to-day price movement on both listings.
The ratings pull against the price here. Philips BHC017 is the more expensive of the two yet scores 4.4★ to 3.9★, so the premium is buying something buyers evidently notice. Whether it is worth ₹250 depends on how much that difference matters to you.
Both products carry an MRP mismatch: the listings we track show different maximum retail prices for each of them. Since MRP is printed on the pack, at least one displayed figure per product does not match it, so the discount on either listing is calculated from a number we cannot verify. Compare the rupee prices above and disregard both percentages.
The ₹1,340 figure is on Amazon, 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
| Philips BHC017 | Vega Professional VPVHD06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 60/100 · Average | 57/100 · Average |
| Best price | ₹1,590 on Amazon | ₹1,340 on Amazon |
| Rating | 4.4★ (9,481) | 3.9★ (279) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 2 | 2 |
| Wattage | 1200 Watts | 1000 Watts |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Material | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Hair Type | All | All |
| Brand | PHILIPS | VEGA PROFESSIONAL |
| Colour | Pink | Burgundy |
| Item Weight | 12300 Grams | 322 Grams |
| Model number | BHC017/00 | VPVHD-06 |
| Item Nype Name | Hair Dryer BHC017/00 ThermoProtect 1200W with Air Concentrator + Diffuser Attachment | Professional Hair Dryer |
| Number Of Speeds | 3 | 2 |
| Number of settings | 3 | 2 |
| Packer Contact Information | Philips India Ltd. 3rd Floor, Tower A, DLF IT Park, 08 Block AF, Major Arterial Road, New Town (Rajarhat), Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, Contact Number, 180010229229 | Not listed |
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 Philips BHC017 or Vega Professional VPVHD06 cheaper?
Vega Professional VPVHD06 is cheaper today by ₹250. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
Which is better rated, Philips BHC017 or Vega Professional VPVHD06?
Philips BHC017 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.