Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron vs Philips HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate

24specifications compared
12differ
12identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide soleplate
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Ceramic soleplate
Cord length
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:1.65 m
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:1.6 m
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:110 g/min
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:100 g/min
Automatic anti-calc
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:No
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:Yes
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:1.3 L
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:1.1 L
Heating time
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:2 min
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:120 s
Iron weight
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:2.72 kg
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:3.2 kg
Pump pressure
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron:5.5 bar
- HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate:5 bar

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Comparison of GC6804/26, HI5916/21
51 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6804/26 Steam generator iron Model GC6804/26 View product	B Philips HI5916/21 iron Steam iron Ceramic soleplate Model HI5916/21 View product
Features8 differ
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	1.65 m	1.6 m
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	230 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	100 g/min
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.1 L
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	120 s
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightDiffers	2.72 kg	3.2 kg
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump pressureDiffers	5.5 bar	5 bar
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	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Start-up timeKnown for one	120 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Extra large
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designed for travelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Indicationidentical
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extra clear indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	201 mm	362 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	263 mm
HeightDiffers	222 mm	270 mm
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	3.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	235 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	398 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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