Coway air purifier earns spot on TIME's best inventions list

Coway's Airmega Mighty2 air purifier has been named one of TIME's best inventions of 2026. This Korean company's latest offering showcases their dedication to providing cleaner indoor air through enhanced filtration, quieter operation, and automated monitoring. The Airmega Mighty2 earned a spot in TIME's household category, where it is described as "the double-duty air purifier" for its combination of air purification and real-time indoor air quality monitoring.

TIME's evaluation process involved nominations from editors and correspondents worldwide, with the magazine considering factors such as originality, effectiveness, ambition, and impact. The Mighty2's filtration system is a three-stage process, with a high-efficiency particulate air filter that is 20% larger than the previous model and an activated carbon filter that is 45% larger. These filters work together to capture allergens, dust, pollen, mold, cooking fumes, and wildfire smoke.

To measure the air quality, the Airmega Mighty2 utilizes a MegaScan laser sensor that quantifies PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 particles. The device displays these readings numerically and uses a four-color indicator system to communicate the air quality levels.