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Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate vs Rowenta Focus Excel

15specifications compared
6differ
9identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate has 0.6 m more cord length than the Rowenta Focus Excel (2.5 m vs 1.9 m). The Rowenta Focus Excel has 20 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate (150 g/min vs 130 g/min). The Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Rowenta Focus Excel (40 g/min vs 35 g/min). Type: Steam iron on the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate, Dry & Steam iron on the Rowenta Focus Excel. Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate, Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate on the Rowenta Focus Excel.

Type
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Steam iron
- Focus Excel:Dry & Steam iron
Cord length
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2.5 m
- Focus Excel:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:130 g/min
- Focus Excel:150 g/min
Product colour
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Blue
- Focus Excel:Blue, White
Continuous steam performance
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:40 g/min
- Focus Excel:35 g/min

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Comparison of GC3721/02R1, Focus Excel
36 specifications	A Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate Model GC3721/02R1 View product	B Rowenta Focus Excel View product
Features6 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	130 g/min	150 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Blue, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	40 g/min	35 g/min
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	0.3 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
Soft gripKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
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
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary, Lever, Buttons
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord clipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel cord	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	1.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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