Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate vs Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate

17specifications compared
8differ
9identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate has 0.5 m more cord length than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (2.5 m vs 2 m). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 70 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate (200 g/min vs 130 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate (45 g/min vs 40 g/min). Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate, SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate. Product colour: Blue on the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate, Red on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate.

Soleplate type
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:SteamGlide soleplate
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Cord length
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2.5 m
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
Steam boost performance
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:130 g/min
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
Product colour
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Blue
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
Continuous steam performance
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:40 g/min
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
Iron power
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2400 W
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
AC input voltage
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:220 - 240 V
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:240 V
Weight
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:1.6 kg
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.55 kg

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Comparison of GC3721/02R1, GC4542/40R1
51 specifications	A Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate Model GC3721/02R1 View product	B Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product
Features5 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	2 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	130 g/min	200 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Red
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	40 g/min	45 g/min
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cordless	No	No
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.552 g
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityKnown for one	0.3 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soft gripKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filling and emptying waterKnown for one	Extra large filling hole	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteamGlide soleplateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord clipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel cordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2500 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	240 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128.8 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	319.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	153.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.55 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	137 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	167 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.791 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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