Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has 200 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has 0.4 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (5.2 bar vs 4.8 bar). The Imetec RapidVapor Compact has 0.1 L more water tank capacity than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (1.2 L vs 1.1 L). Only the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has continuous steam. Only the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has cord storage.

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2 min
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
Cord storage
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Yes
Width
- RapidVapor Compact:207 mm
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:362 mm

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, HI5918/26R1
58 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performance	200 g/min	200 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	5.2 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.1 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	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Extra large
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Navy, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown 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
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown 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
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
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	1.6 m
Cord storageDiffers	No	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 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
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	362 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	263 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	270 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 kg
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	3.2 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	99%
Package widthDiffers	216 mm	390 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	270 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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