Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate vs Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1

15specifications compared
7differ
8identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 0.1 m more cord length than the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (2 m vs 1.9 m). The Philips GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 20 g/min more steam boost performance than the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (220 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate has 20 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (50 g/min vs 30 g/min). Only the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 has non-twisting cord. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate, Ceramic soleplate on the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1.

Soleplate type
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- Express Steam FV2863E1:Ceramic soleplate
Cord length
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:2 m
- Express Steam FV2863E1:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:220 g/min
- Express Steam FV2863E1:200 g/min
Product colour
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:Red
- Express Steam FV2863E1:White, Grey
Continuous steam performance
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:50 g/min
- Express Steam FV2863E1:30 g/min
Non-twisting cord
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:No
- Express Steam FV2863E1:Yes
AC input voltage
- GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate:240 V
- Express Steam FV2863E1:220 -240 V

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Comparison of GC4554/40R1, Express Steam FV2863E1
46 specifications	A Philips GC4554/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Plus soleplate Model GC4554/40R1 View product	B Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 View product
Features5 differ
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	220 g/min	200 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Red	White, Grey
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	50 g/min	30 g/min
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	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	1.55 kg	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
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.27 L
Ergonomics1 differ
Non-twisting cordDiffers	No	Yes
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 -240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
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

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