Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate vs Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate

32specifications compared
10differ
22identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Cord length
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:1.8 m
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:1.7, 1.8
Product colour
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Black
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Gold, White
Automatic anti-calc
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:No
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Yes
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:2.5 L
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:1.8 L
Iron weight
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:1.1 kg
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:5.1 kg
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:6.2 bar
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:7 bar
Width
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:362 mm
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:233 mm
Depth
- PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:263 mm
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:453 mm

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Comparison of GC8650/86, GC9640/65
56 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Aqua Silence GC8650/86 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate Model GC8650/86 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate Model GC9640/65 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Steam iron	Steam iron
Soleplate type	T-ionicGlide soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.7, 1.8
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Gold, White
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 g/min
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	2.5 L	1.8 L
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Cordless	No	No
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Filling opening size	Extra large	Extra large
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Iron weightDiffers	1.1 kg	5.1 kg
Low water alarm	Yes	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.2 bar	7 bar
Overall recycled contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Overheat protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preprogrammed temperaturesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Start-up timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 s
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	330 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cord	No	No
Cord clip	Yes	Yes
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Travel lock	Yes	Yes
Designed for travel	No	No
Indicationidentical
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extra clear indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	233 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	453 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	285 mm
WeightDiffers	4.5 kg	5.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 mm
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Other featuresidentical
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose length	1.7 m	1.7 m

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