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Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Rowenta Focus Excel

13specifications compared
7differ
6identical
37known 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 Rowenta Focus Excel (2 m vs 1.9 m). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 50 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Focus Excel (200 g/min vs 150 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 10 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Rowenta Focus Excel (45 g/min vs 35 g/min). Type: Steam iron on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Dry & Steam iron on the Rowenta Focus Excel. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate on the Rowenta Focus Excel.

Type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Steam iron
- Focus Excel:Dry & Steam iron
Cord length
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
- Focus Excel:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- Focus Excel:150 g/min
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- Focus Excel:Blue, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- Focus Excel:35 g/min
Iron power
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
- Focus Excel:2400 W

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, Focus Excel
50 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Rowenta Focus Excel View product
Features6 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	150 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off	No	No
Product colourDiffers	Red	Blue, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	35 g/min
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary, Lever, Buttons
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	2400 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	128.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	319.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	153.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	1.55 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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