Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station

19specifications compared
16differ
3identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:250 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:1.3 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:2 min
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
Cord storage
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Yes

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, GC6820/20R1
64 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC6820/20R1 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	250 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	5.5 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.3 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeDiffers	60 s	2 min
Continuous steamDiffers	No	Yes
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Blue, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 kg
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ProVelocity steam engineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Boiler insideKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dry ironingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety valveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 m
Cord storageDiffers	No	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handle materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	201 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	384 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	222 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.72 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Package widthDiffers	216 mm	235 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	398 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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