Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron vs Rowenta Steam Silence Extreme Eco

11specifications compared
5differ
6identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:360 g/min
- Steam Silence Extreme Eco:120 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:6 bar
- Steam Silence Extreme Eco:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
- Steam Silence Extreme Eco:1.4 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:120 g/min
- Steam Silence Extreme Eco:450 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron:Blue, White
- Steam Silence Extreme Eco:Black, Stainless steel

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Comparison of GC8712/20, Steam Silence Extreme Eco
32 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8712/20 Steam generator iron Model GC8712/20 View product	B Rowenta Steam Silence Extreme Eco View product
Features5 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	360 g/min	120 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	6.5 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.4 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	450 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Stainless steel
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Connected loadKnown for one	2600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	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
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	240 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one	1.22 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	3.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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