Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station vs Philips Steam generator iron GC9681/80

25specifications compared
17differ
8identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:210 g/min
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:500 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:7.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:110 g/min
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:150 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:Black, Brown
Hose length
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:1.6 m
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:1.9 m
Cable length
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station:1.65 m
- Steam generator iron GC9681/80:2 m

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Comparison of GC6801/20, GC9681/80
53 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6801/20 steam ironing station Model GC6801/20 View product	B Philips Steam generator iron GC9681/80 Model GC9681/80 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	210 g/min	500 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.5 bar	7.5 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	150 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Brown
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light
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%
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.65 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.9 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Cable lengthDiffers	1.65 m	2 m
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	201 mm	233 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	453 mm
HeightDiffers	222 mm	285 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.3 kg	800 g
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	5.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	235 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	398 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	350 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 kg	7.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Glove for extra protection
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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