Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate vs Philips PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20

18specifications compared
5differ
13identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:160 g/min
- PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20:180 g/min
Continuous steam performance
- PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:40 g/min
- PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20:45 g/min
Water tank capacity
- PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:0.27 L
- PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20:0.3 L
Iron power
- PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2400 W
- PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20:2500 W
Weight
- PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:1.25 kg
- PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20:1.49 kg

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Comparison of GC2997/40, GC3920/20
32 specifications	A Philips PowerLife GC2997/40 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate Model GC2997/40 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Steam iron GC3920/20 Model GC3920/20 View product
Features3 differ
TypeKnown for one	Steam iron	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeKnown for one	SteamGlide soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one	2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceDiffers	160 g/min	180 g/min
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Purple, White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	40 g/min	45 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.27 L	0.3 L
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filling opening size	Extra large	Extra large
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2500 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	312 mm	312 mm
Depth	127 mm	127 mm
Height	147 mm	147 mm
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.49 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	332 mm	332 mm
Package depth	137 mm	137 mm
Package height	167 mm	167 mm
Other featuresidentical
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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