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Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate vs Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 29known 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 Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate (2.5 m vs 1.9 m). The Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate has 10 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (250 g/min vs 240 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 15 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate (55 g/min vs 40 g/min). Soleplate type: SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Ceramic soleplate on the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate. Product colour: Pink, White on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Green, White on the Polti PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate.

  • Soleplate type
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Ceramic soleplate
  • Cord length
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:1.9 m
  • Steam boost performance
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:250 g/min
  • Product colour
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Green, White
  • Continuous steam performance
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:40 g/min
  • Water tank capacity
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:0.3 L
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:0.35 L
  • Heating time
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2 min
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:40 s
  • Iron power
    • GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
    • PLGB0081 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:2400 W

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, PLGB0081
51 specifications
Features7 differ
Soleplate typeDiffersSteamGlide Elite soleplateCeramic soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers2.5 m1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers240 g/min250 g/min
Product colourDiffersPink, WhiteGreen, White
Continuous steam performanceDiffers55 g/min40 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers0.3 L0.35 L
Heating timeDiffers2 min40 s
Auto power off afterKnown for one2 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power plugKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one1.67 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one360°Unknown — not stated by the source
User manual recycled paperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Variable steam levelsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-cleaningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomicsidentical
Swivel cordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
360° rotational baseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designed for travelKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Visible water levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Water level indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers3000 W2400 W
AC input voltageDiffers240 V220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers128.8 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers319.5 mm310 mm
HeightDiffers153.3 mm155 mm
WeightDiffers1.67 kg1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one137 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one332 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one167 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1908 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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