Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20 vs Tefal Total Protect GV8980

12specifications compared
3differ
9identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:290 g/min
- Total Protect GV8980:380 g/min
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:2.5 L
- Total Protect GV8980:1.8 L
Product colour
- PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20:Blue, White
- Total Protect GV8980:Blue, Grey

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Comparison of GC8642, Total Protect GV8980
41 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Aqua Steam generator iron GC8642/20 Model GC8642 View product	B Tefal Total Protect GV8980 View product
Features3 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	290 g/min	380 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	SteamGlide soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureKnown for one	5.4 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	2.5 L	1.8 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam performance	120 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Blue, Grey
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Locking	Yes	Yes
Pointed tip	Yes	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam pressureKnown for one	5 bar	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
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (iron + base)Known for one	4.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 bar
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220- 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.7 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
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	362 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	263 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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