Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30 vs Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20

49specifications compared
15differ
34identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:220 g/min
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:230 g/min
Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:5.5 bar
Product colour
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:Purple, White
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:Blue, White
Package weight
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:4.1 kg
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:3.7 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:4
Width
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:210 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20:201 mm

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Comparison of GC6730/30, GC6804/20
57 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30 Model GC6730/30 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential Steam generator iron GC6804/20 Model GC6804/20 View product
Features7 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	220 g/min	230 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Non-stick coating	Yes	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	5.5 bar
Water tank capacity	1.3 L	1.3 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performance	110 g/min	110 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Blue, White
Anti-calc collector	Yes	Yes
Automatic anti-calc	No	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
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
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	3	4
Steam on demand technology	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Visible water level	Yes	Yes
ProVelocity steam engine	Yes	Yes
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
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
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
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Scale alert	Yes	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
Other featuresidentical
Power	2400 W	2400 W
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Accessories included	Calc Clean Container	Calc Clean Container
Packaging data3 differ
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	235 mm
Package depthDiffers	400 mm	398 mm
Package height	270 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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