Philips BT1232 vs Vgr V290
Philips BT1232 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹878 on Flipkart, ₹21 less than Vgr V290 at ₹899. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026. MRP mismatch flagged
The differences
- Philips BT1232 costs ₹21 less (₹878 against ₹899)
- Vgr V290 scores higher on the Ratelens Score (69 against 59)
- Both carry an MRP mismatch, so neither discount percentage is calculated from a figure we can verify
Which one to buy
Philips BT1232 is the cheaper of the two, but only by ₹21, around 2%, which is inside the range either price can move in a week. Treat them as the same price bracket and choose on specification.
Buyer ratings don't separate them. 4.1★ and 4.1★ are close enough to be noise, across 190,095 and 2,833 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 ₹878 figure is on Flipkart, 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 BT1232 | Vgr V290 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 59/100 · Average | 69/100 · Good |
| Best price | ₹878 on Flipkart | ₹899 on Amazon |
| Rating | 4.1★ (190,095) | 4.1★ (2,833) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 2 | 2 |
| Ideal For | Men | Men |
| Suitable For | Beard & Moustache | Beard & Moustache, Body Grooming, Hair Clipping |
| Type | Cordless | Corded & Cordless |
| Trimmer Type | Trimmer | Trimmer |
| Blade Material | Stainless,Steel,Steel Blades | Stainless Steel |
| Battery Run Time | 30 mins | 120 min |
| Trimming Range | 0.5 - 7 mm | 0.5 - 3 mm |
| Power Source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Metal |
| Hair Type | All | All |
| Usage | trimming | Beard Styling, Detailing & Edging, Hairline Shaping, Mustache Grooming |
| Special Feature | Cordless,Rechargeable | Fast charging, Hanging loop, Precision T-blade, Turbo mode |
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 BT1232 or Vgr V290 cheaper?
Philips BT1232 is cheaper today by ₹21. 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.