Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station vs Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron

15specifications compared
11differ
4identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station has 50 W more iron power than the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron (2400 W vs 2350 W). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 230 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (480 g/min vs 250 g/min). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 9.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (15 bar vs 5.5 bar). Only the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has automatic anti-calc. Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron.

Iron power
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:2350 W
Steam boost performance
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:250 g/min
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:480 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:15 bar
Water tank capacity
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:1.5 L
Product colour
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Grey, Red, White
Automatic anti-calc
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:No
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Yes
Width
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:201 mm
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:240 mm

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Comparison of GC6820/20R1, PLGB0087
62 specifications	A Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC6820/20R1 View product	B Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron Model PLGB0087 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2350 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	250 g/min	480 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.5 bar	15 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.5 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	110 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Grey, Red, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ProVelocity steam engineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.65 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	201 mm	240 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	222 mm	310 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	5.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	235 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	398 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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