Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 0.1 m more cord length than the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate (2 m vs 1.9 m). The Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate has 50 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (250 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate (45 g/min vs 40 g/min). Only the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate has auto power off. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Ceramic soleplate on the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate.

Soleplate type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Ceramic soleplate
Cord length
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:250 g/min
Auto power off
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Green, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:40 g/min
Heating time
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 min
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:40 s
Iron power
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
- PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:2400 W

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, PLGB0081
46 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate Model PLGB0081 View product
Features7 differ
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	250 g/min
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Red	Green, White
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	40 g/min
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	40 s
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
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
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	0.35 L
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	2400 W
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	310 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	155 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	1.5 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
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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