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
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	240 g/min
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Red	Pink, White
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	55 g/min
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 L
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Iron weightDiffers	1.552 g	1.67 kg
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	4	5
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360°
Ergonomicsidentical
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	3000 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	1.67 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	1.791 kg	1908 kg

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