Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station vs Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron

18specifications compared
6differ
12identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station:340 g/min
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:360 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station:5.7 bar
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:6 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station:2.5 L
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
Product colour
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station:Violet, White
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:Blue, White
Connected load
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station:2400 W
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:2600 W
Hose length
- PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station:1.7 m
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:1.6 m

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Comparison of GC8646/20, GC8712/20
30 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Aqua GC8646/20 steam ironing station Model GC8646/20 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron Model GC8712/20 View product
Features4 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	340 g/min	360 g/min
Soleplate type	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.7 bar	6 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	2.5 L	1.8 L
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	Violet, White	Blue, White
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Connected loadDiffers	2400 W	2600 W
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.6 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.22 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 W
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%

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