Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron vs Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station

42specifications compared
15differ
27identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:230 g/min
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:220 g/min
Soleplate type
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
Product colour
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:Blue, White
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:Purple, White
Package weight
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:4.1 kg
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:3.7 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:3
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:4
Width
- FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron:210 mm
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:201 mm

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Comparison of GC6733/26, GC6802/30
60 specifications	A Philips FastCare Compact GC6733/26 Steam generator iron Model GC6733/26 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station Model GC6802/30 View product
Features7 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	230 g/min	220 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Purple, White
Anti-calc collector	Yes	Yes
Automatic anti-calc	No	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Package weightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.7 kg
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	3	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	3	4
Steam on demand technology	Yes	Yes
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ProVelocity steam engine	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
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Light, Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord freedom (swivel)Known for one	180 degree cord freedom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.65 m	1.65 m
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Scale alertKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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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