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Grundig SI 3550 vs Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 6identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 0.1 m more cord length than the Grundig SI 3550 (2 m vs 1.9 m). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 80 g/min more steam boost performance than the Grundig SI 3550 (200 g/min vs 120 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 20 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Grundig SI 3550 (45 g/min vs 25 g/min). Type: Dry & Steam iron on the Grundig SI 3550, Steam iron on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate. Soleplate type: Ceramic soleplate on the Grundig SI 3550, SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate.

  • Type
    • SI 3550:Dry & Steam iron
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Steam iron
  • Soleplate type
    • SI 3550:Ceramic soleplate
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
  • Cord length
    • SI 3550:1.9 m
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
  • Steam boost performance
    • SI 3550:120 g/min
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
  • Product colour
    • SI 3550:Black, Turquoise, White
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
  • Continuous steam performance
    • SI 3550:25 g/min
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
  • Iron power
    • SI 3550:2400 W
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W

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Comparison of SI 3550, GC4542/40R1
44 specifications
Features6 differ
TypeDiffersDry & Steam ironSteam iron
Soleplate typeDiffersCeramic soleplateSteamGlide Plus soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers1.9 m2 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers120 g/min200 g/min
Variable steamYesYes
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, Turquoise, WhiteRed
Steam boost functionYesYes
Continuous steamYesYes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers25 g/min45 g/min
Heating timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Anti-drip functionYesYes
Auto shut-offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CordlessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Descaling & cleaningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Iron weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.552 g
Safe for all fabricsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Spray functionYesYes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User manual recycled paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Vertical steam functionYesYes
Variable steam levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Self-cleaningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityKnown for one0.22 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Water tank typeKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers2400 W2500 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128.8 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source319.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source153.3 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source332 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source167 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.791 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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