Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station vs Philips PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:2400 W
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:2700 W
Steam boost performance
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:150 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:540 g/min
Water tank capacity
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:0.3 L
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:1.8 L
Water tank type
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:Built-in
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:Detachable
Continuous steam performance
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:40 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:160 g/min
Product colour
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:Black
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:White
Automatic anti-calc
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:No
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:Yes
Cord length
- PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station:2 m
- PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station:1.8 m

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Comparison of GC2988/89, GC9648/60
54 specifications	A Philips PowerLife Plus GC2988/89 steam ironing station Model GC2988/89 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Elite Silence GC9648/60 steam ironing station Model GC9648/60 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2700 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	150 g/min	540 g/min
Maximum steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.3 L	1.8 L
Water tank typeDiffers	Built-in	Detachable
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	40 g/min	160 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Silent Steam 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	Yes
Open handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ultra-light & comfortableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight (iron + base)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 kg
Soleplate typeKnown for one	SteamGlide soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast heatKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray functionKnown for one	Yes	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 savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	20%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	2 m	1.8 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	2 m	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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	233 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	453 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 g
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.9 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 mm
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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