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Philips PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron vs Philips GC7832/80 steam ironing station

49specifications compared
5differ
44identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron:280 g/min
- GC7832/80 steam ironing station:330 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide soleplate
- GC7832/80 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron:5.3 bar
- GC7832/80 steam ironing station:5.8 bar
Product colour
- PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron:Purple, White
- GC7832/80 steam ironing station:Black, Blue
Soleplate gliding star rating
- PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron:4
- GC7832/80 steam ironing station:5

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Comparison of GC7808/40, GC7832/80
66 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact GC7808/40 Steam generator iron Model GC7808/40 View product	B Philips GC7832/80 steam ironing station Model GC7832/80 View product
Features5 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	280 g/min	330 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.3 bar	5.8 bar
Water tank capacity	1.5 L	1.5 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performance	120 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Black, Blue
Anti-calc collector	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Programmable safety shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Locking	Yes	Yes
Overall recyclability rate	30%	30%
Precision tip	Yes	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingDiffers	4	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	4	4
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
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Swivel angle	180°	180°
User manual recycled paper	Yes	Yes
Cord freedom (swivel)Known for one	180 degree cord freedom	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
Smart control processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteamGlide soleplateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy saving	Yes	Yes
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy saving percentage	30%	30%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Built-in power plug	Yes	Yes
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Swivel cord	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	193 mm	193 mm
Depth	373 mm	373 mm
Height	223 mm	223 mm
Iron weight	1.2 kg	1.2 kg
Weight	2.95 kg	2.95 kg
Other featuresidentical
Power	2400 W	2400 W
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
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 dataidentical
Package width	230 mm	230 mm
Package depth	393 mm	393 mm
Package height	275 mm	275 mm
Package weight	3.85 kg	3.85 kg

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