Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station vs Philips PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:2400 W
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:2100 W
Steam boost performance
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:190 g/min
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:520 g/min
Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide Advanced
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:7.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:110 g/min
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:120 g/min
Product colour
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:Copper, Violet, White
Hose length
- FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station:1.6 m
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:1.7 m

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Comparison of GC6702/20, GC8962/46
44 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact GC6702/20 steam ironing station Model GC6702/20 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron Model GC8962/46 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2100 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	190 g/min	520 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	SteamGlide Advanced
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	7.5 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.8 L
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	120 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Copper, Violet, White
Calc-clean functionKnown 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
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45%
Ergonomics1 differ
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.7 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	210 mm	239 mm
DepthDiffers	354 mm	426 mm
HeightDiffers	320 mm	269 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.25 kg	800 g
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	400 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	310 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	5.5 kg

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