Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate

20specifications compared
12differ
8identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 20 g/min more steam boost performance than the Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate (200 g/min vs 180 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 15 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate (45 g/min vs 30 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 300 W more iron power than the Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate (2500 W vs 2200 W). Only the Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate has auto power off. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Stainless Steel soleplate on the Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate.

Soleplate type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:Stainless Steel soleplate
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:180 g/min
Auto power off
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:Green, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:30 g/min
Heating time
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 min
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:40 s
Iron power
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:2200 W
AC input voltage
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:240 V
- PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, PLGB0080
46 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Polti PLGB0080 iron Steam iron Stainless Steel soleplate Model PLGB0080 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	180 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Red	Green, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	30 g/min
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	40 s
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one	1.552 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 L
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	2200 W
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	117 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	144 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	1.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	137 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	332 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	167 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.791 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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