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

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
37known 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 Rowenta Focus Excel (2.5 m vs 1.9 m). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 90 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Focus Excel (240 g/min vs 150 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 20 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Rowenta Focus Excel (55 g/min vs 35 g/min). Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has auto power off. Type: Steam iron on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Dry & Steam iron on the Rowenta Focus Excel.

Type
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Steam iron
- Focus Excel:Dry & Steam iron
Cord length
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
- Focus Excel:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
- Focus Excel:150 g/min
Auto power off
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
- Focus Excel:No
Product colour
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
- Focus Excel:Blue, White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
- Focus Excel:35 g/min
Iron power
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
- Focus Excel:2400 W

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, Focus Excel
53 specifications	A Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product	B Rowenta Focus Excel View product
Features7 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	240 g/min	150 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	Blue, White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	55 g/min	35 g/min
Water tank capacity	0.3 L	0.3 L
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
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 function	Yes	Yes
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
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam levelsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
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	Rotary, Lever, Buttons
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Swivel cord	Yes	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designed for travelKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3000 W	2400 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1.67 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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