Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate vs Philips EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate

13specifications compared
9differ
4identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Non-stick soleplate
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:SteamGlide soleplate
Cord length
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1.8 m
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2.5 m
Product colour
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Purple, White
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Green, White
Continuous steam performance
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:17 g/min
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:20 g/min
Water tank capacity
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:0.27 L
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:0.3 L
Vertical steam function
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Yes
Cord freedom (swivel)
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:360 degree cord freedom
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:180°
Iron power
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1000 W
- EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:1100 W

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Comparison of GC1490/12, GC3720/12
28 specifications	A Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate Model GC1490/12 View product	B Philips EcoCare GC3720/12 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate Model GC3720/12 View product
Features7 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	Non-stick soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	2.5 m
Variable steamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Green, White
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	17 g/min	20 g/min
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.27 L	0.3 L
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	0 - 360°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionDiffers	No	Yes
Cord freedom (swivel)Differs	360 degree cord freedom	180°
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 g/min
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Soft gripKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designed for travelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	1000 W	1100 W
AC input voltage	110 V	110 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.06 kg	1.6 kg

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