Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips Steam generator iron GC8712/21 vs Philips HI5912/30 steam ironing station

14specifications compared
10differ
4identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:6 bar
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:4 bar
Water tank capacity
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:1.8 L
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:1.1 L
Continuous steam performance
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:120 g/min
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:100 g/min
Product colour
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:Blue, White
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:White
Cord length
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:1.8 m
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:1.6 m
Width
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:220 mm
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:362 mm
Depth
- Steam generator iron GC8712/21:370 mm
- HI5912/30 steam ironing station:263 mm

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Comparison of GC8712, HI5912/30
30 specifications	A Philips Steam generator iron GC8712/21 Model GC8712 View product	B Philips HI5912/30 steam ironing station Model HI5912/30 View product
Features5 differ
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	360 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	4 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.1 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	White
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Connected loadKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.6 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	362 mm
DepthDiffers	370 mm	263 mm
HeightDiffers	240 mm	270 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.22 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	1.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W

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