Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

21specifications compared
16differ
5identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station has 60 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (250 g/min vs 190 g/min). The Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station has 0.3 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (5.5 bar vs 5.2 bar). Only the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 has automatic anti-calc. Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station, Stainless Steel soleplate on the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111.

Iron power
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
- Essential Steam VR4111:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:250 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Water tank capacity
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Product colour
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet
Automatic anti-calc
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:No
- Essential Steam VR4111:Yes
AC input voltage
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:220-240 V
- Essential Steam VR4111:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of GC6820/20R1, Essential Steam VR4111
66 specifications	A Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC6820/20R1 View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	250 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.5 bar	5.2 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.2 L
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	110 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Silver, Violet
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
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 - 240 V
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.65 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
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	160 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	222 mm	272 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	2.67 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	206 mm
Package depthDiffers	398 mm	336 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 kg	3.5 kg
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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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