Philips BHS336 vs Vega VHSS02
Vega VHSS02 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹1,949 on Amazon, ₹541 less than Philips BHS336 at ₹2,490. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026. MRP mismatch flagged
The differences
- Vega VHSS02 costs ₹541 less (₹1,949 against ₹2,490)
- Vega VHSS02 carries an MRP mismatch. Its listings show different maximum retail prices
- Philips BHS336 is sold on more of the stores we track (3 against 2)
Which one to buy
These are not really competing at the same price: Philips BHS336 costs ₹541 more than Vega VHSS02, 28% above it. The question is less which is better value and more whether Philips BHS336 does something you actually need.
Buyer ratings don't separate them. 4.1★ and 4.1★ are close enough to be noise, across 1,436 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 Philips BHS336 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.
That ₹1,949 is the best of 3 listings we track for Vega VHSS02, currently on Amazon. Note that Vega VHSS02 appears on fewer stores (2), so its price has less competition to hold it down and is the more likely of the two to drift.
Head to head
| Philips BHS336 | Vega VHSS02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 66/100 · Good | 68/100 · Good |
| Best price | ₹2,490 on Amazon | ₹1,949 on Amazon |
| Rating | 4.1★ (1,436) | 4.1★ (2,659) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 3 | 2 |
| Type | Hair Straightener | Not listed |
| Power Consumption | 240 W | Not listed |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Coating | Keratin | Not listed |
| Technology Used | Philips, Keratin | Not listed |
| Plate Size | 90MM | Not listed |
| Heat Up Time | 60 sec | Not listed |
| Swivel Cord | Yes | Not listed |
| Automatic Shut Off | Yes | Not listed |
| Floating Plates | Yes | Not listed |
| Material | Titanium | Ceramic |
| Hair Type | All | Frizzy;Curly |
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 BHS336 or Vega VHSS02 cheaper?
Vega VHSS02 is cheaper today by ₹541. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
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.