Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Aqua GC8638/20 Steam generator iron vs Philips PerfectCare Aqua Pressurised steam generator GC8641/30

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8638/20 Steam generator iron:280 g/min
- PerfectCare Aqua Pressurised steam generator GC8641/30:290 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8638/20 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide soleplate
- PerfectCare Aqua Pressurised steam generator GC8641/30:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8638/20 Steam generator iron:5.3 bar
- PerfectCare Aqua Pressurised steam generator GC8641/30:5.4 bar

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Comparison of GC8638/20, GC8641/30
33 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Aqua GC8638/20 Steam generator iron Model GC8638/20 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Aqua Pressurised steam generator GC8641/30 Model GC8641/30 View product
Features3 differ
Iron powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	280 g/min	290 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.3 bar	5.4 bar
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180°
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220- 240 V
Ergonomicsidentical
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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