Product comparison · 2 irons

Braun SI 5225 vs Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate

17specifications compared
7differ
10identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun SI 5225 has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (50 g/min vs 45 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 0.2 kg more weight than the Braun SI 5225 (1.55 kg vs 1.35 kg). The Braun SI 5225 has 188 mm more package width than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (325 mm vs 137 mm). Product colour: Pink, White on the Braun SI 5225, Red on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate.

Product colour
- SI 5225:Pink, White
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
Continuous steam performance
- SI 5225:50 g/min
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
Weight
- SI 5225:1.35 kg
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.55 kg
Package width
- SI 5225:325 mm
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:137 mm
Package depth
- SI 5225:146 mm
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:332 mm
Package height
- SI 5225:165 mm
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:167 mm
Package weight
- SI 5225:1.6 kg
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.791 kg

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Comparison of SI 5225, GC4542/40R1
53 specifications	A Braun SI 5225 View product	B Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product
Features2 differ
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	Red
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	50 g/min	45 g/min
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.552 g
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityKnown for one	0.3 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank typeKnown for one	Built-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Rotary, Slider	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	65%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast heatKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one	30 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128.8 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	319.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	153.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	1.55 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	325 mm	137 mm
Package depthDiffers	146 mm	332 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	167 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.791 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Indicationidentical
Visible water levelKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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