Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

24specifications compared
15differ
9identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station has 260 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (450 g/min vs 190 g/min). The Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station has 1.3 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (6.5 bar vs 5.2 bar). Only the Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station has removable water tank. Soleplate type: SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station, Stainless Steel soleplate on the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111.

Iron power
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
- Essential Steam VR4111:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:450 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Removable water tank
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Water tank capacity
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:1.5 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Product colour
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet
Width
- GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station:200 mm
- Essential Steam VR4111:160 mm

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Comparison of GC7926/20R1, Essential Steam VR4111
75 specifications	A Philips GC7926/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC7926/20R1 View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	450 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	5.2 bar
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	120 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	None	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Silver, Violet
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
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Overall recyclability rateKnown for one	15%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown 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	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray functionKnown for one	Yes	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
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
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	40%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.65 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scale alertKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	200 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	371 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	233 mm	272 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	230 mm	206 mm
Package depthDiffers	426 mm	336 mm
Package heightDiffers	265 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.85 kg	3.5 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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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