Product comparison · 2 irons

Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate vs Rowenta DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate

23specifications compared
16differ
7identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Steam iron
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:Dry & Steam iron
Cord length
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:1.7, 1.8
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:2.5 m
Auto power off
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Yes
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:No
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Gold, White
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:Blue
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:140 g/min
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:45 g/min
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:1.8 L
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:0.31 L
Filling opening size
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:Extra large
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:Large
Iron power
- PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate:2400 W
- DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate:2800 W

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Comparison of GC9640/65, DW8215
71 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9640/65 iron Steam iron T-ionicGlide soleplate Model GC9640/65 View product	B Rowenta DW8215 Dry & Steam iron Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate Model DW8215 View product
Features8 differ
TypeDiffers	Steam iron	Dry & Steam iron
Soleplate typeDiffers	T-ionicGlide soleplate	Microsteam 400 HD Laser soleplate
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7, 1.8	2.5 m
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Gold, White	Blue
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	140 g/min	45 g/min
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	0.31 L
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cordless	No	No
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast heat	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeDiffers	Extra large	Large
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one	5.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low water alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureKnown for one	7 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source
Overall recycled contentKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Overheat protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preprogrammed temperaturesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	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	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
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
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 g/min
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tip
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soft gripKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord clipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Travel lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designed for travel	No	No
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Indicationidentical
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extra clear indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2800 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	233 mm	125.2 mm
DepthDiffers	453 mm	292.5 mm
HeightDiffers	285 mm	157.4 mm
WeightDiffers	5.1 kg	1.59 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	310 mm	145 mm
Package depthDiffers	510 mm	320 mm
Package heightDiffers	350 mm	180 mm
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.96 kg
Other featuresidentical
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China

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