Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station vs Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron

34specifications compared
18differ
16identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station has 30 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (230 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station has 0.3 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (5.5 bar vs 5.2 bar). The Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station has 0.2 L more water tank capacity than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (1.3 L vs 1.1 L). Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station, Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron. Product colour: Blue, White on the Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station, Navy, White on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron.

Steam boost performance
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:230 g/min
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
Water tank capacity
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
Continuous steam performance
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:110 g/min
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:100 g/min
Product colour
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
Cord length
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:1.65 m
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.6 m
Hose length
- GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station:1.6 m
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.4 m

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Comparison of GC6804/21R1, HI5918/26R1
54 specifications	A Philips GC6804/21R1 steam ironing station Model GC6804/21R1 View product	B Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	230 g/min	200 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.5 bar	5.2 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.1 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Navy, White
Anti-calc collector	Yes	Yes
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Removable anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Package weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	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 fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ProVelocity steam engineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Extra large
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.65 m	1.6 m
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.4 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	201 mm	362 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	263 mm
HeightDiffers	222 mm	270 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.3 kg	1.1 kg
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	3.2 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Packaging recyclability rateDiffers	100%	99%
Package widthDiffers	235 mm	390 mm
Package depthDiffers	398 mm	270 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 kg	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W

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