Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Tefal Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue

24specifications compared
17differ
7identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Tefal Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue 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 Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue 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 Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue 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 Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue 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 Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue.

Type
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Steam iron
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:Dry & Steam iron
Cord length
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:2.5 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:200 g/min
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:300 g/min
Auto power off
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:Yes
Product colour
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:Black, Copper
Continuous steam performance
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:45 g/min
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:60 g/min
Iron power
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2500 W
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:3100 W
AC input voltage
- GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:240 V
- Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of GC4542/40R1, FV9853G0
56 specifications	A Philips GC4542/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4542/40R1 View product	B Tefal Ultimate Pure Steam Iron FV9853G0 - Blue Model FV9853G0 View product
Features7 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
Product colourDiffers	Red	Black, Copper
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	45 g/min	60 g/min
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
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
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Ergonomicsidentical
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2500 W	3100 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	152 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	155 mm
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	2.26 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	137 mm	168 mm
Package depthDiffers	332 mm	327 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	197 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.791 kg	2.47 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
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	France
Indicationidentical
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8516400000

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