Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20 vs Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station

40specifications compared
15differ
25identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
Product colour
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:Blue, White
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:Turquoise, White
Package weight
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:4.1 kg
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:3.7 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:4
Width
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:250 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:201 mm
Depth
- FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20:400 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:384 mm

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Comparison of GC6733/20, GC6808/20
50 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact Steam generator iron - blue/white GC6733/20 Model GC6733/20 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station Model GC6808/20 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performance	230 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
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Turquoise, White
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
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg
Ready alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	3	4
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord freedom (swivel)Known for one	180 degree cord freedom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown 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	250 mm	201 mm
DepthDiffers	400 mm	384 mm
HeightDiffers	270 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
Packaging contentidentical
Accessories included	Calc Clean Container	Calc Clean Container
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	235 mm
Package depthDiffers	354 mm	398 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg

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