Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station has 250 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (450 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station has 1.7 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (6.5 bar vs 4.8 bar). Only the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station has continuous steam. Heating time: 60 s on the Imetec RapidVapor Compact, 2 min on the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station.

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:450 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:1.7 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:2 min
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:Blue
Weight
- RapidVapor Compact:2.2 kg
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:2.65 kg

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, PSG4020/21
50 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station Model PSG4020/21 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	450 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	6.5 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.7 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeDiffers	60 s	2 min
Continuous steamDiffers	No	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
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
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
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 g/min
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown 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
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light & Sound
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
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	207 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	389 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	271 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.65 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	216 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	302 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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