Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station vs Philips Max 5.5 bar pump pressure steam generator iron

36specifications compared
4differ
32identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:230 g/min
- Max 5.5 bar pump pressure steam generator iron:270 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- Max 5.5 bar pump pressure steam generator iron:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Product colour
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:Turquoise, White
- Max 5.5 bar pump pressure steam generator iron:Blue, White
Soleplate gliding star rating
- PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station:4
- Max 5.5 bar pump pressure steam generator iron:5

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Comparison of GC6808/20, GC6830/26
50 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact Essential GC6808/20 steam ironing station Model GC6808/20 View product	B Philips Max 5.5 bar pump pressure steam generator iron Model GC6830/26 View product
Features4 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	230 g/min	270 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressure	5.5 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Turquoise, White	Blue, White
Automatic anti-calc	No	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Package weight	3.7 kg	3.7 kg
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	4	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	4	4
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Programmable safety shut-offKnown 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
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light, Sound
Cord freedom (swivel)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 degree cord freedom
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.65 m	1.65 m
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	201 mm	201 mm
Depth	384 mm	384 mm
Height	222 mm	222 mm
Iron weight	1.3 kg	1.3 kg
Weight	2.72 kg	2.72 kg
Other featuresidentical
Power	2400 W	2400 W
Packaging contentidentical
Accessories includedKnown for one	Calc Clean Container	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package width	235 mm	235 mm
Package depth	398 mm	398 mm
Package height	270 mm	270 mm
Package weight	3.7 kg	3.7 kg

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