Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station vs Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron

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

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:2400 W
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:2700 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:220 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:600 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:110 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:165 g/min
Package weight
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:3.7 kg
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:7.4 kg
Soleplate gliding star rating
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station:4
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9682/86 Steam generator iron:5

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Comparison of GC6802/30, GC9682/86
71 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6802/30 steam ironing station Model GC6802/30 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	SteamGlide soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.5 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 offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package weightDiffers	3.7 kg	7.4 kg
Precision tip	Yes	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	4	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	4	5
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areas	Yes	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
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
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	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
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	235 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	398 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	350 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 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 needed	Yes	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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