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Philips 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate vs Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 14identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.5 m more cord length than the Philips 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (2.5 m vs 2 m). The Philips 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 10 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (250 g/min vs 240 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (55 g/min vs 50 g/min). Product colour: Black on the Philips 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Pink, White on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate. AC input voltage: 220-240 V on the Philips 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, 240 V on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate.

  • Cord length
    • 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2 m
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
  • Steam boost performance
    • 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:250 g/min
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
  • Product colour
    • 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Black
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
  • Continuous steam performance
    • 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:50 g/min
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
  • Iron power
    • 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2400 W
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
  • AC input voltage
    • 7000 series DST7040/81R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:220-240 V
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 V

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Comparison of DST7040/81R1, GC4905/40R1
49 specifications
Features4 differ
TypeSteam ironSteam iron
Soleplate typeSteamGlide Elite soleplateSteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers2 m2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers250 g/min240 g/min
Variable steamYesYes
Auto power offYesYes
Product colourDiffersBlackPink, White
Steam boost functionYesYes
Continuous steamYesYes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers50 g/min55 g/min
Water tank capacity0.3 L0.3 L
Heating timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Anti-drip functionYesYes
Auto power off afterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Auto shut-offYesYes
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 source1.67 kg
Safe for all fabricsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Spray functionYesYes
Suitable for tap waterYesYes
Swivel angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360°
User manual recycled paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Vertical steam functionYesYes
Variable steam levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Calc-clean functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Swivel cordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
360° rotational baseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designed for travelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers2400 W3000 W
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50-60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source1.67 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 source1908 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)

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