Product comparison · 2 irons

Braun TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK vs Philips PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate

22specifications compared
12differ
10identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:Saphir soleplate
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:SteamGlide soleplate
Steam boost performance
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:230 g/min
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:160 g/min
Product colour
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:Black
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Purple, White
Continuous steam performance
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:50 g/min
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:40 g/min
Water tank capacity
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:0.33 L
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:0.32 L
Vertical steam function
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:No
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Yes
Iron power
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:2800 W
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2000 W
Width
- TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK:150 mm
- PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:312 mm

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Comparison of TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK, GC2997/48
36 specifications	A Braun TexStyle 9 SI 9188 BK View product	B Philips PowerLife GC2997/48 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate Model GC2997/48 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	Saphir soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Steam boost performanceDiffers	230 g/min	160 g/min
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Self-cleaning	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Purple, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	50 g/min	40 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.33 L	0.32 L
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cordless	No	No
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Extra large
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.25 kg
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam functionDiffers	No	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	2.5 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Designed for travel	No	No
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2800 W	2000 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	150 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	300 mm	127 mm
HeightDiffers	130 mm	147 mm
WeightKnown for one	1.59 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers	317 mm	332 mm
Package depthDiffers	134 mm	137 mm
Package height	167 mm	167 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.86 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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