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Philips 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate

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  • 8differ
  • 18identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 100 W more iron power than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (2600 W vs 2500 W). The Philips 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 183.2 mm more width than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (312 mm vs 128.8 mm). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 192.5 mm more depth than the Philips 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (319.5 mm vs 127 mm). Product colour: Black, Purple on the Philips 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Red on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate.

  • Product colour
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Black, Purple
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
  • Iron power
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2600 W
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
  • Width
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:312 mm
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:128.8 mm
  • Depth
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:127 mm
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:319.5 mm
  • Height
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:147 mm
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:153.3 mm
  • Weight
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.25 kg
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.55 kg
  • Package width
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:332 mm
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:137 mm
  • Package depth
    • 5000 series DST5041/30R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:137 mm
    • GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:332 mm

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45 specifications
Features1 differ
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 m
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, PurpleRed
Heating timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Auto shut-offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in power plugKnown 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
Variable steam levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Water tank capacityKnown for one0.32 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Stable heel restKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Filling opening sizeKnown for oneExtra largeUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers2600 W2500 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers312 mm128.8 mm
DepthDiffers127 mm319.5 mm
HeightDiffers147 mm153.3 mm
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.55 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers332 mm137 mm
Package depthDiffers137 mm332 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

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