Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8717/20 steam ironing station vs Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station

32specifications compared
15differ
17identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:2600 W
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:350 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:510 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:6.2 bar
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:7 bar
Continuous steam performance
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:120 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:135 g/min
Cord length
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:1.6 m
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:1.65 m
Hose length
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:1.8 m
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:1.6 m
Width
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:220 mm
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:233 mm

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Comparison of GC8717/20, GC9612/20
40 specifications	A Philips GC8717/20 steam ironing station Model GC8717/20 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station Model GC9612/20 View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2600 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	350 g/min	510 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.2 bar	7 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	135 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Blue, White	Blue, White
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light, Yes
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy saving	Yes	Yes
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.65 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.6 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	233 mm
DepthDiffers	370 mm	453 mm
HeightDiffers	240 mm	285 mm
Iron weightDiffers	3.2 kg	800 g
WeightDiffers	1.22 kg	5.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	246 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	449 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	335 mm	350 mm

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