Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84 vs Rowenta DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate

26specifications compared
16differ
10identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:Steam iron
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate type
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:SteamGlide soleplate
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:Microsteam 400 soleplate
Steam boost performance
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:180 g/min
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:170 g/min
Auto power off
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:Yes
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:No
Product colour
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:Black
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:Tan, White
Automatic anti-calc
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:No
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:Yes
Water tank capacity
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:0.32 L
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:0.3 L
Anti-calc collector
- PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84:Yes
- DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate:No

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Comparison of GC2999/84, DW5225
47 specifications	A Philips PowerLife Steam iron GC2999/84 Model GC2999/84 View product	B Rowenta DW5225 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 soleplate Model DW5225 View product
Features8 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Microsteam 400 soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	180 g/min	170 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power offDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Black	Tan, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performance	45 g/min	45 g/min
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Heart, Side, Tip
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.32 L	0.3 L
Anti-calc collectorDiffers	Yes	No
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stable heel rest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cordless	No	No
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Large
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one	1.25 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travel	No	No
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2700 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	312 mm	148.7 mm
DepthDiffers	127 mm	292.5 mm
HeightDiffers	147 mm	157.5 mm
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.44 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	332 mm	145 mm
Package depthDiffers	137 mm	320 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	180 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 kg
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Germany
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Extra-stable heel restKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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