Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:450 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:1.5 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:2 min
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
Anti-scale system
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:Yes

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, GC7926/20R1
72 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC7926/20R1 View product
Features9 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	450 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SteamGlide soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	6.5 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.5 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	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	None
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Blue, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemDiffers	No	Yes
Auto shut-offDiffers	No	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Overall recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15%
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown 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
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
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
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40%
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 m
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scale alertKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	200 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	371 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	233 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.8 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	230 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	426 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	265 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.85 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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