Philips BHD318 vs Vega Professional VPVHD04
Philips BHD318 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹1,899 on Amazon, ₹311 less than Vega Professional VPVHD04 at ₹2,210. Philips BHD318 is the better rated, at 4.3★ from 2,581 ratings. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026. MRP mismatch flagged
The differences
- Philips BHD318 costs ₹311 less (₹1,899 against ₹2,210)
- Vega Professional VPVHD04 scores higher on the Ratelens Score (70 against 66)
- Both carry an MRP mismatch, so neither discount percentage is calculated from a figure we can verify
Which one to buy
Philips BHD318 costs ₹1,899 against ₹2,210 for Vega Professional VPVHD04, a real gap of ₹311 (16%). That is enough to matter, and big enough to survive the usual day-to-day price movement on both listings.
Buyer ratings don't separate them. 4.3★ and 4.2★ are close enough to be noise, across 2,581 and 532 ratings. Neither product is carrying a reputation problem the other avoids.
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 ₹1,899 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 BHD318 | Vega Professional VPVHD04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 66/100 · Good | 70/100 · Good |
| Best price | ₹1,899 on Amazon | ₹2,210 on Amazon |
| Rating | 4.3★ (2,581) | 4.2★ (532) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 2 | 2 |
| Wattage | 1600 Watts | 2000 Watts |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Material | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Hair Type | All | All |
| Brand | PHILIPS | VEGA PROFESSIONAL |
| Colour | Purple | Gold |
| Voltage | 240 Volts | 240 Volts |
| Item Weight | 620 Grams | 743 Grams |
| Model number | BHD318/00 | VPVHD-04 |
| Item Nype Name | Philips Hair Dryer BHD318/00 1600W ThermoProtect AirFlower Advanced ionic care 3 heat & speed settings to give Frizz free shiny hair | Professional Hair Dryer |
| Number Of Speeds | 3 | 2 |
| Country of Origin | China | India |
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 BHD318 or Vega Professional VPVHD04 cheaper?
Philips BHD318 is cheaper today by ₹311. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
Which is better rated, Philips BHD318 or Vega Professional VPVHD04?
Philips BHD318 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.