Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30 vs Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station

Key differences

Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
Package weight
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:4.1 kg
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:3.7 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:4
Width
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:210 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:201 mm
Depth
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:354 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:384 mm
Height
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:230 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:222 mm

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Comparison of GC6730/30, GC6802/30
57 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30 Model GC6730/30 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station Model GC6802/30 View product
Features5 differ
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	5.5 bar
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable safety shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	3	4
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	210 mm	201 mm
DepthDiffers	354 mm	384 mm
HeightDiffers	230 mm	222 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.3 kg
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.72 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	235 mm
Package depthDiffers	400 mm	398 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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