Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate vs Tefal Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 0.7 m more cord length than the Tefal Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü (2.5 m vs 1.8 m). The Tefal Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü has 80 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate (320 g/min vs 240 g/min). The Tefal Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü 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). Only the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has spray function. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Durilium soleplate on the Tefal Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü.

Soleplate type
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:Durilium soleplate
Cord length
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:1.8 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:320 g/min
Product colour
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:White
Continuous steam performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:120 g/min
Water tank capacity
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:0.3 L
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:1.1 L
Spray function
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Yes
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:No
Iron power
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
- Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü:2200 W

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü
58 specifications	A Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product	B Tefal Express Optimal SV42 Buhar Kazanlı Ütü View product
Features7 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Durilium soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	1.8 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	240 g/min	320 g/min
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	White
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	55 g/min	120 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.3 L	1.1 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 functionDiffers	Yes	No
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
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown 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
Non-twisting cordKnown 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 light	Yes	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extra clear indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3000 W	2200 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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