Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips 6000 series steam iron vs Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate

24specifications compared
14differ
10identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 60 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips 6000 series steam iron (240 g/min vs 180 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 10 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips 6000 series steam iron (55 g/min vs 45 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 200 W more iron power than the Philips 6000 series steam iron (3000 W vs 2800 W). Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips 6000 series steam iron, SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate. Product colour: Black on the Philips 6000 series steam iron, Pink, White on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate.

Soleplate type
- 6000 series steam iron:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Steam boost performance
- 6000 series steam iron:180 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
Product colour
- 6000 series steam iron:Black
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
Continuous steam performance
- 6000 series steam iron:45 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
Iron power
- 6000 series steam iron:2800 W
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
AC input voltage
- 6000 series steam iron:220-240 V
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 V
Width
- 6000 series steam iron:129 mm
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:128.8 mm
Depth
- 6000 series steam iron:316 mm
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:319.5 mm

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Comparison of DST6130/40, GC4905/40R1
52 specifications	A Philips 6000 series steam iron Model DST6130/40 View product	B Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product
Features4 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	180 g/min	240 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Pink, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	55 g/min
Water tank capacity	0.3 L	0.3 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Anti-drip function	Yes	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
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
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Removable water tankKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature settingsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	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
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2800 W	3000 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50-60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	129 mm	128.8 mm
DepthDiffers	316 mm	319.5 mm
HeightDiffers	158 mm	153.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	1.67 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	135 mm	137 mm
Package depthDiffers	333 mm	332 mm
Package heightDiffers	175 mm	167 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 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 goods	No	No
Ready-to-use indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)

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