Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station vs Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red

22specifications compared
16differ
6identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 110 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (360 g/min vs 250 g/min). The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 0.9 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (6.4 bar vs 5.5 bar). The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 0.1 L more water tank capacity than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (1.4 L vs 1.3 L). Only the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has automatic anti-calc. Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station, Durilium Airglide soleplate on the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red.

Steam boost performance
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:250 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:360 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:6.4 bar
Water tank capacity
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:1.3 L
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:1.4 L
Heating time
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:2 min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 s
Continuous steam performance
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:110 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 g/min
Product colour
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Black, Red
Automatic anti-calc
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:No
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Yes

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Comparison of GC6820/20R1, VR7443
56 specifications	A Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC6820/20R1 View product	B Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red Model VR7443 View product
Features8 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	250 g/min	360 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.5 bar	6.4 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.3 L	1.4 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	120 s
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	110 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Red
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
Locking	Yes	Yes
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
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 min
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
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 storage	Yes	Yes
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	201 mm	200 mm
Depth	384 mm	384 mm
HeightDiffers	222 mm	245 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.72 kg	3.31 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	China
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	235 mm	234 mm
Package depthDiffers	398 mm	392 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	300 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.7 kg	4.72 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

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