Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station

20specifications compared
16differ
4identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station has 920 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (3120 W vs 2200 W). The Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station has 650 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (850 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station has 4.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (9 bar vs 4.8 bar). Only the Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station has continuous steam. Only the Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station has cord storage.

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:3120 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:850 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:9 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:1.4 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:2 min
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:Blue
Cord storage
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- PSG8300/20 steam ironing station:Yes

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, PSG8300/20
64 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Philips PSG8300/20 steam ironing station Model PSG8300/20 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	3120 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	850 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	9 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.4 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	215 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	None
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Blue
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
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Low water alarmKnown 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
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown 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
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50%
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	1.8 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ultra-light designKnown 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
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	246 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	447 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	285 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	5.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	216 mm	345 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	496 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	364 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	7.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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