Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Sogo PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate

20specifications compared
16differ
4identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 185 g/min more steam boost performance than the Sogo PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate (200 g/min vs 15 g/min). The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 500 W more iron power than the Sogo PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate (2500 W vs 2000 W). The Sogo PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate has 126.2 mm more width than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (255 mm vs 128.8 mm). Only the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has steam boost function. Type: Steam iron on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Dry & Steam iron on the Sogo PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate.

Type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Steam iron
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Ceramic soleplate
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:15 g/min
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Light Blue, White
Steam boost function
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Yes
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:No
Iron power
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:2000 W
AC input voltage
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:240 V
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:220-240 V
Width
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:128.8 mm
- PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:255 mm

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, PLA-SS-6165
46 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Sogo PLA-SS-6165 iron Dry & Steam iron Ceramic soleplate Model PLA-SS-6165 View product
Features5 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	15 g/min
Auto power offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Red	Light Blue, White
Steam boost functionDiffers	Yes	No
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	45 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.22 L
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Overheat protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	2000 W
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	255 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	108 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	130 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	800 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	137 mm	263 mm
Package depthDiffers	332 mm	110 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	140 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.791 kg	930 g
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 features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers	2 year(s)	3 year(s)
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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