Product comparison · 2 irons

Imetec Zerocalc Plus vs Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate

22specifications compared
17differ
5identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 90 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec Zerocalc Plus (240 g/min vs 150 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 800 W more iron power than the Imetec Zerocalc Plus (3000 W vs 2200 W). The Imetec Zerocalc Plus has 147.2 mm more width than the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (276 mm vs 128.8 mm). Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has auto power off. Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has steam boost function.

Type
- Zerocalc Plus:Dry & Steam iron
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Steam iron
Soleplate type
- Zerocalc Plus:CeramicGlide soleplate
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Steam boost performance
- Zerocalc Plus:150 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
Auto power off
- Zerocalc Plus:No
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- Zerocalc Plus:Blue
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
Steam boost function
- Zerocalc Plus:No
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
Continuous steam
- Zerocalc Plus:No
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
Anti-drip function
- Zerocalc Plus:No
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes

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Comparison of Zerocalc Plus, GC4905/40R1
59 specifications	A Imetec Zerocalc Plus View product	B Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product
Features8 differ
TypeDiffers	Dry & Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	CeramicGlide soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	150 g/min	240 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Pink, White
Steam boost functionDiffers	No	Yes
Continuous steamDiffers	No	Yes
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 g/min
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 L
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Anti-drip functionDiffers	No	Yes
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
Cordless	No	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
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360°
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	No	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
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low water alarmKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Swivel cordDiffers	No	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designed for travel	No	No
Cord storageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handle materialKnown for one	Plastic	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
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power indication lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	3000 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	276 mm	128.8 mm
DepthDiffers	125 mm	319.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	153.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	1.67 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	314 mm	137 mm
Package depthDiffers	135 mm	332 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	167 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.42 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 period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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