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Philips GC8713/20 steam ironing station vs Tefal Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 8identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Iron power
    • GC8713/20 steam ironing station:2600 W
    • Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958:2400 W
  • Steam boost performance
    • GC8713/20 steam ironing station:350 g/min
    • Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958:420 g/min
  • Soleplate type
    • GC8713/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
    • Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958:Durilium soleplate
  • Maximum steam pressure
    • GC8713/20 steam ironing station:6 bar
    • Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958:6.5 bar
  • Water tank capacity
    • GC8713/20 steam ironing station:1.8 L
    • Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958:1.6 L

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Comparison of GC8713/20, Pro Express Control PLUS GV8958
49 specifications
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers2600 W2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers350 g/min420 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffersSteamGlide Plus soleplateDurilium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers6 bar6.5 bar
Removable water tankYesYes
Water tank capacityDiffers1.8 L1.6 L
Steam boost functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating time2 min2 min
Continuous steamKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fillKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performance120 g/min120 g/min
Vertical steam functionYesYes
Variable steamYesYes
Product colourBlue, WhiteBlue, White
Calc-clean functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Precision tipKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Soft gripKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User manual recycled paperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Visible water levelKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Precision steam tipKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable thermostatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageYesYes
Hose lengthKnown for one1.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Illuminated on/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one1.22 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one3.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one2600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source

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