Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate

26specifications compared
19differ
7identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate has 0.5 m more cord length than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (2.5 m vs 2 m). The Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (300 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate has 15 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate (60 g/min vs 45 g/min). Only the Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate has auto power off. Type: Steam iron on the Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Dry & Steam iron on the Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate.

Type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Steam iron
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:Dry & Steam iron
Cord length
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:2.5 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:300 g/min
Auto power off
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:Yes
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:Black, Copper
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:60 g/min
Soleplate gliding star rating
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:3
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:4
- Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate:5

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, FV9852E0
60 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9852E0 iron Dry & Steam iron Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate Model FV9852E0 View product
Features9 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	2.5 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	300 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power offDiffers	No	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colourDiffers	Red	Black, Copper
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	60 g/min
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Heart, Side, Tip
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
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons, Rotary
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	4	5
Spray function	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	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
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
Indicationidentical
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	3200 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	152 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	317 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	155 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	2.23 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	137 mm	327 mm
Package depthDiffers	332 mm	168 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	197 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.791 kg	2.37 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 pc(s)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Products per intermodal container (20ft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2160 pc(s)
Products per intermodal container (40ft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4464 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 pc(s)
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	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

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