Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron vs Philips GC8731/20 steam ironing station

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:360 g/min
- GC8731/20 steam ironing station:390 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:6 bar
- GC8731/20 steam ironing station:6.5 bar

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Comparison of GC8712/20, GC8731/20
31 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron Model GC8712/20 View product	B Philips GC8731/20 steam ironing station Model GC8731/20 View product
Features2 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	360 g/min	390 g/min
Soleplate type	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	6.5 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 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 colour	Blue, White	Blue, White
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Soft gripKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star rating	5	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	4	4
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Connected load	2600 W	2600 W
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	220 mm	220 mm
Depth	370 mm	370 mm
Height	240 mm	240 mm
Iron weight	1.22 kg	1.22 kg
Weight	3.2 kg	3.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Power	2600 W	2600 W
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%

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