Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate vs Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.5 m more cord length than the Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron (2.5 m vs 2 m). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 35 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron (55 g/min vs 20 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.23 L more water tank capacity than the Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron (0.3 L vs 0.07 L). Only the Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron has designed for travel. Product colour: Pink, White on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Grey, White on the Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron.

Cord length
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:2 m
Product colour
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:Grey, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:20 g/min
Water tank capacity
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:0.3 L
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:0.07 L
Heating time
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2 min
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:25 s
Designed for travel
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:No
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:Yes
Iron power
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:1200 W
AC input voltage
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 V
- DR1021D1 iron Steam iron:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, DR1021D1
58 specifications	A Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product	B Rowenta DR1021D1 iron Steam iron Model DR1021D1 View product
Features5 differ
Soleplate typeKnown for one	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	2 m
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	240 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	Grey, White
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	55 g/min	20 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.3 L	0.07 L
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	25 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 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	1.67 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 paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Detachable
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hanger hookKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
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 travelDiffers	No	Yes
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Travel lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Comfortable designKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3000 W	1200 W
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	86 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	244 mm
WeightKnown for one	1.67 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	1908 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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