Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron vs Philips PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:170 g/min
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:290 g/min
Soleplate type
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:4.5 bar
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:5.4 bar
Water tank capacity
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:1.2 L
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:2.5 L
Continuous steam performance
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:110 g/min
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:120 g/min
Product colour
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:Violet, White
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:Blue, White
Hose length
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:1.6 m
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:1.7 m
Width
- SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron:264 mm
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:362 mm

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Comparison of GC6631/30, GC8642
36 specifications	A Philips SpeedCare GC6631 Steam generator iron Model GC6631/30 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20 Model GC8642 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	170 g/min	290 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.5 bar	5.4 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	2.5 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Violet, White	Blue, White
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Pointed tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 bar
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180°
Calc clean reminderKnown 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
Weight (iron + base)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220- 240 V
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.7 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	264 mm	362 mm
DepthDiffers	303 mm	270 mm
HeightDiffers	346 mm	263 mm
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Power	2400 W	2400 W
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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