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Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator

20specifications compared
16differ
4identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator has 200 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator has 150 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (350 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator has 1.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (6 bar vs 4.8 bar). Only the Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator has continuous steam. Only the Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator has auto shut-off.

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:350 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:6 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:1.4 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:2 min
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:Blue, White
Auto shut-off
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:Yes

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, PSG3000/20R1
49 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator Model PSG3000/20R1 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	350 g/min
Boiler insideKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dry ironingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	6 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.4 L
Heating timeDiffers	60 s	2 min
Continuous steamDiffers	No	Yes
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
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Blue, White
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-offDiffers	No	Yes
Safety valveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceramic soleplate
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 g/min
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
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
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
Cord storageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
Indicationidentical
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	192 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	355 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	275 mm
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.7 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.03 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	216 mm	230 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	395 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	308 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.6 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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