Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 2044 vs Philips GC8942/21 steam ironing station

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- IS 2044:2200 W
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:2100 W
Steam boost performance
- IS 2044:350 g/min
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:480 g/min
Soleplate type
- IS 2044:Eloxal soleplate
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Advanced
Maximum steam pressure
- IS 2044:5 bar
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:7.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- IS 2044:1.3 L
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:1.8 L
Water tank type
- IS 2044:Built-in
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:Detachable
Product colour
- IS 2044:Purple, White
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:Blue, White
Cord length
- IS 2044:1.5 m
- GC8942/21 steam ironing station:1.65 m

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Comparison of IS 2044, GC8942/21
40 specifications	A Braun IS 2044 View product	B Philips GC8942/21 steam ironing station Model GC8942/21 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2100 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	350 g/min	480 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Eloxal soleplate	SteamGlide Advanced
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5 bar	7.5 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.8 L
Water tank typeDiffers	Built-in	Detachable
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Blue, White
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown 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
TypeKnown for one	Pump-driven steam ironing station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off afterKnown for one	10 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45%
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.5 m	1.65 m
Hose lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.7 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	230 mm	239 mm
DepthDiffers	210 mm	426 mm
HeightDiffers	350 mm	269 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 g
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	470 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 kg

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