Product comparison · 2 irons

Braun SI 5225 vs Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate

18specifications compared
9differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.5 m more cord length than the Braun SI 5225 (2.5 m vs 2 m). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 40 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun SI 5225 (240 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Braun SI 5225 (55 g/min vs 50 g/min).

Cord length
- SI 5225:2 m
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
Steam boost performance
- SI 5225:200 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
Continuous steam performance
- SI 5225:50 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
Iron power
- SI 5225:2500 W
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
Weight
- SI 5225:1.35 kg
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:1.67 kg
Package width
- SI 5225:325 mm
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:137 mm
Package depth
- SI 5225:146 mm
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:332 mm
Package height
- SI 5225:165 mm
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:167 mm

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Comparison of SI 5225, GC4905/40R1
58 specifications	A Braun SI 5225 View product	B Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product
Features3 differ
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	240 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	50 g/min	55 g/min
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Auto power off afterKnown 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	1.67 kg
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	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360°
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 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
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designed for travelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	3000 W
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	1.67 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	1908 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)

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