Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Tefal Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Tefal Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey (45 g/min vs 40 g/min). The Tefal Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey has 100 W more iron power than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (2600 W vs 2500 W). The Tefal Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey has 1.2 mm more width than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (130 mm vs 128.8 mm). Only the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has vertical steam function. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Ceramic soleplate on the Tefal Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey.

Soleplate type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:Ceramic soleplate
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:40 g/min
Vertical steam function
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Yes
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:No
Iron power
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:2600 W
Width
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:128.8 mm
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:130 mm
Depth
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:319.5 mm
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:300 mm
Height
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:153.3 mm
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:150 mm
Weight
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:1.55 kg
- Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey:1.27 kg

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, FV2871G0
42 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Tefal Express Steam FV2871G0 Steam Iron - Purple & Grey Model FV2871G0 View product
Features3 differ
TypeKnown for one	Steam iron	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthKnown for one	2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	200 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Red	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	40 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 functionKnown for one	Yes	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
Vertical steam functionDiffers	Yes	No
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	2600 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	150 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	1.27 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	137 mm	142 mm
Package depth	332 mm	332 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	180 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.791 kg	1.71 kg
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
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8516400000

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