Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate vs Tefal Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Non-stick soleplate
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:Durilium soleplate
Cord length
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:1.8 m
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:1.9 m
Variable steam
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:Purple, White
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:Violet, White
Continuous steam performance
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:17 g/min
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:24 g/min
Automatic anti-calc
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:Yes
Water tank capacity
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:0.27 L
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:0.2 L
Vertical steam function
- PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate:No
- Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate:Yes

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Comparison of GC1490/12, FV1711
24 specifications	A Philips PowerLife GC1490/12 iron Steam iron Non-stick soleplate Model GC1490/12 View product	B Tefal Virtuo FV1711 Steam iron Durilium soleplate Model FV1711 View product
Features8 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	Non-stick soleplate	Durilium soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.9 m
Variable steamDiffers	No	Yes
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	Violet, White
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	17 g/min	24 g/min
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.27 L	0.2 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 functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	80 g/min
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designed for travelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	1000 W	1800 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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