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

18specifications compared
8differ
10identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 10 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta SteamForce Pro (240 g/min vs 230 g/min). The Rowenta SteamForce Pro has 65 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (120 g/min vs 55 g/min). The Rowenta SteamForce Pro has 0.05 L more water tank capacity than the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (0.35 L vs 0.3 L). Product colour: Pink, White on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Black, Bordeaux on the Rowenta SteamForce Pro.

Steam boost performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
- SteamForce Pro:230 g/min
Product colour
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
- SteamForce Pro:Black, Bordeaux
Continuous steam performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
- SteamForce Pro:120 g/min
Water tank capacity
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:0.3 L
- SteamForce Pro:0.35 L
Iron power
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
- SteamForce Pro:2900 W
Width
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:128.8 mm
- SteamForce Pro:320 mm
Depth
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:319.5 mm
- SteamForce Pro:152 mm
Height
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:153.3 mm
- SteamForce Pro:155 mm

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, SteamForce Pro
58 specifications	A Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product	B Rowenta SteamForce Pro View product
Features4 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeKnown for one	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one	2.5 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost performanceDiffers	240 g/min	230 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	Black, Bordeaux
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	55 g/min	120 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.3 L	0.35 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
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Heart, Side, Tip
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
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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, Rotary
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum continuous flowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 g/min
Minimum continuous flowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 g/min
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
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3000 W	2900 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	319.5 mm	152 mm
HeightDiffers	153.3 mm	155 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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