Coway's Airmega Mighty 2 Named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026
TIME picked the Airmega Mighty 2 in its Household category, citing its dual role of purification and real-time air quality measurement.
Coway said on October 12, 2026, that its Airmega Mighty 2 air purifier was named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Household category, according to techm.kr.
TIME described the device as an air purifier with two roles, combining air purification with real-time air quality measurement.
The Airmega Mighty 2 carries an IEST-certified high-performance HEPA filter and a carbon filter, and uses a MegaScan laser sensor to detect fine particles in real time. Coway says it consumes 20% less energy than its predecessor and runs at a noise level as low as 19dB.
The purifier has also received the Red Dot, iF and IDEA design awards.
Earlier recognition for the line
The predecessor model, Airmega Mighty, was named the best air purifier by the New York Times product review outlet Wirecutter for 12 consecutive years and was recently added to its newly created Hall of Fame. The earlier model has also drawn coverage from US outlets including CNN Underscored, WIRED and Forbes Vetted.
Quick answers
What did the Airmega Mighty 2 win?
Coway's purifier was named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Household category.
What features does the Airmega Mighty 2 have?
It has an IEST-certified HEPA filter and a carbon filter, a MegaScan laser sensor for real-time fine-particle detection, 20% lower energy use than its predecessor and noise as low as 19dB.