Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30 vs Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron

38specifications compared
21differ
17identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:2400 W
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:2700 W
Steam boost performance
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:220 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:600 g/min
Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:1.3 L
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:110 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:165 g/min
Package weight
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:4.1 kg
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:7.4 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30:3
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:5

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Comparison of GC6730/30, GC9682/86
71 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - purple/white GC6730/30 Model GC6730/30 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron Model GC9682/86 View product
Features9 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2700 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	220 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	8 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	165 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Automatic anti-calc	No	No
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	7.4 kg
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Silent Steam technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	3	5
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light
DynamiQKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smart control processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Purple, White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable safety shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Visible water levelKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ProVelocity steam engineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50%
Input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.65 m	2 m
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.9 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scale alertKnown 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
Packaging content1 differ
Accessories includedDiffers	Calc Clean Container	Glove for extra protection
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	400 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	350 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	7.4 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
Cyclonic steam chamberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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