Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron vs Tefal Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:2400 W
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:350 g/min
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:300 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:Durilium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:6 bar
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:1.5 L
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:1.4 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:120 g/min
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:100 g/min
Cord length
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:1.8 m
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:1.6 m
Package width
- PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron:230 mm
- Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station:285 mm

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Comparison of GC7833/80, GV6840
63 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact GC7833/80 Steam generator iron Model GC7833/80 View product	B Tefal Effectis Anti-Calc GV6840 steam ironing station Model GV6840 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	350 g/min	300 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Durilium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	6.5 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.4 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black, Blue	Black, Blue
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable safety shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Locking	Yes	Yes
Overall recyclability rateKnown for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	5	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
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
User manual recycled paperKnown 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
Smart control processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.6 m
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	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
Swivel cordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	193 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	373 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	223 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2.95 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	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
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	230 mm	285 mm
Package depthDiffers	393 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	275 mm	310 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.85 kg	4.61 kg

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