Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate vs Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1

15specifications compared
8differ
7identical
18known 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 Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (2.5 m vs 1.9 m). The Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 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 EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate has 10 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (40 g/min vs 30 g/min). Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate, Ceramic soleplate on the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1. Product colour: Blue on the Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate, White, Grey on the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1.

Soleplate type
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:SteamGlide soleplate
- Express Steam FV2863E1:Ceramic soleplate
Cord length
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2.5 m
- Express Steam FV2863E1:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:130 g/min
- Express Steam FV2863E1:200 g/min
Product colour
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:Blue
- Express Steam FV2863E1:White, Grey
Continuous steam performance
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:40 g/min
- Express Steam FV2863E1:30 g/min
Water tank capacity
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:0.3 L
- Express Steam FV2863E1:0.27 L
Iron power
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:2400 W
- Express Steam FV2863E1:2500 W
AC input voltage
- EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate:220 - 240 V
- Express Steam FV2863E1:220 -240 V

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Comparison of GC3721/02R1, Express Steam FV2863E1
33 specifications	A Philips EcoCare GC3721/02R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide soleplate Model GC3721/02R1 View product	B Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	130 g/min	200 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Blue	White, Grey
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	40 g/min	30 g/min
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.3 L	0.27 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
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown 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 cordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2500 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	220 -240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
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

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