Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate

40specifications compared
12differ
28identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite 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 GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 40 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (240 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 10 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (55 g/min vs 45 g/min). Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has auto power off. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate.

Soleplate type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord length
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
Auto power off
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
Iron weight
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.552 g
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:1.67 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:3
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:4

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, GC4905/40R1
46 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product
Features9 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	240 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Red	Pink, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	55 g/min
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 L
Heating time	2 min	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 plug	Yes	Yes
Cordless	No	No
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Iron weightDiffers	1.552 g	1.67 kg
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	4	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 function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam levels	Yes	Yes
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
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	3000 W
AC input voltage	240 V	240 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	128.8 mm	128.8 mm
Depth	319.5 mm	319.5 mm
Height	153.3 mm	153.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	1.67 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	137 mm	137 mm
Package depth	332 mm	332 mm
Package height	167 mm	167 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.791 kg	1908 kg
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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