Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate

30specifications compared
13differ
17identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 55 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (240 g/min vs 185 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 10 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (55 g/min vs 45 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.18 kg more iron weight than the Philips GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (1.67 kg vs 1.49 kg). Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has variable steam. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate.

Soleplate type
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Steam boost performance
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:185 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
Variable steam
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Black, Bronze
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
Iron weight
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.49 kg
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:1.67 kg
Iron power
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2400 W
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
Width
- GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:312 mm
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:128.8 mm

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Comparison of GC3929/64R1, GC4905/40R1
54 specifications	A Philips GC3929/64R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC3929/64R1 View product	B Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	185 g/min	240 g/min
Variable steamDiffers	No	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Bronze	Pink, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	55 g/min
Water tank capacity	0.3 L	0.3 L
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cordless	No	No
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Iron weightDiffers	1.49 kg	1.67 kg
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	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360°
User manual recycled paper	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stable heel restKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Extra large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable safety shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designed for travel	No	No
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	3000 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	312 mm	128.8 mm
DepthDiffers	127 mm	319.5 mm
HeightDiffers	147 mm	153.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.49 kg	1.67 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers	332 mm	137 mm
Package depthDiffers	137 mm	332 mm
Package height	167 mm	167 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1908 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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