Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron vs Philips GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station

40specifications compared
19differ
21identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:2700 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:430 g/min
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:700 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide soleplate
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:6.5 bar
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.5 L
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:120 g/min
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:170 g/min
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:4
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:5
Energy saving percentage
- PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron:40%
- GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station:50%

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Comparison of GC7920/26R1, GC9690/86R1
61 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920/26R1 Steam generator iron Model GC7920/26R1 View product	B Philips GC9690/86R1 steam ironing station Model GC9690/86R1 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2700 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	430 g/min	700 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	8 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	170 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Aqua Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingDiffers	4	5
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areas	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paper	Yes	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Light, Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technology	Yes	Yes
ProVelocity steam engineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Gold
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Non-refilling steam generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Silent Steam technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DynamiQKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smart control processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy saving percentageDiffers	40%	50%
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.65 m	2 m
Built-in power plugKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.9 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	200 mm	233 mm
DepthDiffers	371 mm	453 mm
HeightDiffers	233 mm	285 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.3 kg	800 g
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	5.1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package widthDiffers	230 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	426 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	265 mm	350 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.85 kg	7.4 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
No temperature setting needed	Yes	Yes
Cyclonic steam chamberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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