Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron vs Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:510 g/min
Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:7 bar
Water tank capacity
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:1.3 L
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:110 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:135 g/min
Product colour
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:Purple, White
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
Calc clean reminder
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:Light, Sound
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:Light, Yes
Width
- FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron:210 mm
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:233 mm

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Comparison of GC6704/36, GC9612/20
48 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact GC6704/36 Steam generator iron Model GC6704/36 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station Model GC9612/20 View product
Features7 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	510 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	7 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	135 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Blue, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calc	No	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Package weightKnown for one	4.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Calc clean reminderDiffers	Light, Sound	Light, Yes
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.65 m	1.65 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	210 mm	233 mm
DepthDiffers	354 mm	453 mm
HeightDiffers	230 mm	285 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.25 kg	800 g
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	5.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	400 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	350 mm
Package weightKnown for one	4.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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