Philips BHC017 vs Vega VHDH26
Vega VHDH26 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹824 on Amazon, ₹766 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 VHDH26 costs ₹766 less (₹824 against ₹1,590)
- Philips BHC017 is better rated (4.4★ against 4.2★)
- Both carry an MRP mismatch, so neither discount percentage is calculated from a figure we can verify
Which one to buy
These are not really competing at the same price: Philips BHC017 costs ₹766 more than Vega VHDH26, 93% above it. The question is less which is better value and more whether Philips BHC017 does something you actually need.
The ratings pull against the price here. Philips BHC017 is the more expensive of the two yet scores 4.4★ to 4.2★, so the premium is buying something buyers evidently notice. Whether it is worth ₹766 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 ₹824 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 VHDH26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 60/100 · Average | 59/100 · Average |
| Best price | ₹1,590 on Amazon | ₹824 on Amazon |
| Rating | 4.4★ (9,481) | 4.2★ (822) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 2 | 2 |
| Wattage | 1200 Watts | 1000 Watts |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Material | Plastic | Not listed |
| Hair Type | All | All |
| Brand | PHILIPS | VEGA |
| Colour | Pink | Black |
| Item Weight | 12300 Grams | 305 Grams |
| Model number | BHC017/00 | VHDH-26 |
| Item Nype Name | Hair Dryer BHC017/00 ThermoProtect 1200W with Air Concentrator + Diffuser Attachment | VEGA Glow Glam 1000W Hair Dryer (VHDH-26) |
| 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 | RISE APPLIANCES PRIVATE LIMITED, LOT NO. 31, SECTOR-155, 3RD FLOOR, NOIDA-201310, U.P. (INDIA), 91-080-69496949 |
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 VHDH26 cheaper?
Vega VHDH26 is cheaper today by ₹766. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
Which is better rated, Philips BHC017 or Vega VHDH26?
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.