Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate vs Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate

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

Key differences

The Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate 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 GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate has 33 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate (50 g/min vs 17 g/min). The Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate 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 GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate has auto power off. Only the Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate has vertical steam function.

Soleplate type
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Non-stick soleplate
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Cord length
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1.8 m
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:2 m
Auto power off
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Purple, White
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Blue, White
Continuous steam performance
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:17 g/min
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:50 g/min
Water tank capacity
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:0.27 L
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:0.3 L
Vertical steam function
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Yes
Iron power
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1000 W
- Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:2600 W

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Comparison of GC1490/12, GC4520/15
28 specifications	A Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate Model GC1490/12 View product	B Philips Azur Performer Plus GC4520/15 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate Model GC4520/15 View product
Features7 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	Non-stick soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	2 m
Variable steamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Self-cleaning	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Blue, White
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	17 g/min	50 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 function	Yes	Yes
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)Known for one	360 degree cord freedom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 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	2600 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	1.06 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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