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Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate vs Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced has 0.2 m more cord length than the Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate (2 m vs 1.8 m). The Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced has 28 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate (45 g/min vs 17 g/min). The Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced has 0.03 L more water tank capacity than the Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate (0.3 L vs 0.27 L). Only the Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced has variable steam. Only the Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced has vertical steam function.

  • Soleplate type
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Non-stick soleplate
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:SteamGlide Advanced
  • Cord length
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1.8 m
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:2 m
  • Variable steam
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:Yes
  • Product colour
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Purple, White
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:Blue, White
  • Continuous steam performance
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:17 g/min
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:45 g/min
  • Water tank capacity
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:0.27 L
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:0.3 L
  • Vertical steam function
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:Yes
  • Iron power
    • PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1000 W
    • Azur Performer Plus GC4501/28 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Advanced:2400 W

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Comparison of GC1490/12, GC4501/28
28 specifications
Features7 differ
Soleplate typeDiffersNon-stick soleplateSteamGlide Advanced
Cord lengthDiffers1.8 m2 m
Variable steamDiffersNoYes
Auto power offKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-cleaningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersPurple, WhiteBlue, White
Continuous steam performanceDiffers17 g/min45 g/min
Automatic anti-calcKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers0.27 L0.3 L
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one0 - 360°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionDiffersNoYes
Cord freedom (swivel)Known for one360 degree cord freedomUnknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 g/min
Steam boost functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Anti-calc collectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Anti-drip functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CordlessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Soft gripKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord clipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers1000 W2400 W
AC input voltageKnown for one110 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one1.06 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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