Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate vs Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
34known 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 Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (2.5 m vs 1.9 m). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 40 g/min more steam boost performance than the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (240 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate has 25 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 (55 g/min vs 30 g/min). Soleplate type: SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, Ceramic soleplate on the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1. Product colour: Pink, White on the Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate, White, Grey on the Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1.

Soleplate type
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
- Express Steam FV2863E1:Ceramic soleplate
Cord length
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:2.5 m
- Express Steam FV2863E1:1.9 m
Steam boost performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 g/min
- Express Steam FV2863E1:200 g/min
Product colour
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:Pink, White
- Express Steam FV2863E1:White, Grey
Continuous steam performance
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:55 g/min
- Express Steam FV2863E1:30 g/min
Water tank capacity
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:0.3 L
- Express Steam FV2863E1:0.27 L
Iron power
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:3000 W
- Express Steam FV2863E1:2500 W
AC input voltage
- GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate:240 V
- Express Steam FV2863E1:220 -240 V

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Comparison of GC4905/40R1, Express Steam FV2863E1
50 specifications	A Philips GC4905/40R1 iron Steam iron SteamGlide Elite soleplate Model GC4905/40R1 View product	B Tefal Express Steam FV2863E1 View product
Features6 differ
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	2.5 m	1.9 m
Steam boost performanceDiffers	240 g/min	200 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Pink, White	White, Grey
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	55 g/min	30 g/min
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.3 L	0.27 L
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	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
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
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
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3000 W	2500 W
AC input voltageDiffers	240 V	220 -240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
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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