Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate vs Philips HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.6 m more cord length than the Philips HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate (2.5 m vs 1.9 m). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 1,900 W more iron power than the Philips HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate (3000 W vs 1100 W). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 20 V more AC input voltage than the Philips HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate (240 V vs 220 V). Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has variable steam. Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has steam boost function.

Type
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Steam iron
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:Dry iron
Soleplate type
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:Non-stick soleplate
Cord length
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:1.9 m
Variable steam
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:No
Product colour
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:Blue
Steam boost function
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:No
Continuous steam
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:No
Heating time
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2 min
- HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate:60 s

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, HD1175/20
53 specifications	A Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product	B Philips HD1175/20 iron Dry iron Non-stick soleplate Model HD1175/20 View product
Features8 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Non-stick soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	240 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamDiffers	Yes	No
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	Blue
Steam boost functionDiffers	Yes	No
Continuous steamDiffers	Yes	No
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	55 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityKnown for one	0.3 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	60 s
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off afterKnown 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 plug	Yes	Yes
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	1.67 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	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	5	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
Swivel angleKnown for one	360°	Unknown — not stated by the source
User manual recycled paper	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam functionKnown 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	No
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Precision steam tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Swivel cordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3000 W	1100 W
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50-60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	110 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	240 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	113 mm
WeightDiffers	1.67 kg	660 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	137 mm	114 mm
Package depthDiffers	332 mm	244 mm
Package heightDiffers	167 mm	136 mm
Package weightDiffers	1908 kg	790 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 goods	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China

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