Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station vs Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20

18specifications compared
9differ
9identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20 has 8.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station (15 bar vs 6.5 bar). The Philips GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station has 0.2 L more water tank capacity than the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20 (1.5 L vs 1.3 L). Only the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20 has automatic anti-calc. Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20.

Iron power
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:2200 W
Soleplate type
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:15 bar
Water tank capacity
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:1.5 L
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:1.3 L
Automatic anti-calc
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:No
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:Yes
Width
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:193 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:390 mm
Depth
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:373 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:300 mm
Height
- GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station:223 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.20:245 mm

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Comparison of GC7842/40R1, Vaporella Next VN18.20
72 specifications	A Philips GC7842/40R1 steam ironing station Model GC7842/40R1 View product	B Polti Vaporella Next VN18.20 View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	15 bar
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Automatic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.3 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	120 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Pink, Red, White	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Removable anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECO modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown 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
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready alarmKnown for one	Yes	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	3	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
Visible water levelKnown 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
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 min
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
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy storageKnown for one	Yes	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
Swivel cordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Comfortable designKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultra-light designKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scale alertKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	193 mm	390 mm
DepthDiffers	373 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	223 mm	245 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.95 kg	5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	393 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.85 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
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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