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

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
Steam boost performanceDiffers	220 g/min	230 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	5.5 bar
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Blue, White
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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