Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8717/20 steam ironing station vs Rowenta DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue

24specifications compared
16differ
8identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:2600 W
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:350 g/min
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:280 g/min
Soleplate type
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:Microsteam 400 soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:6.2 bar
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:5.5 bar
Removable water tank
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:Yes
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:No
Water tank capacity
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:1.8 L
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:1.2 L
Continuous steam performance
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:120 g/min
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:100 g/min
Product colour
- GC8717/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:Blue

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Comparison of GC8717/20, DG7521
57 specifications	A Philips GC8717/20 steam ironing station Model GC8717/20 View product	B Rowenta DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue Model DG7521 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2600 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	350 g/min	280 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Microsteam 400 soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.2 bar	5.5 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Heart, Side, Tip
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Blue
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 bar
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Connected loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 W
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.7 m
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Temperature indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	21.3 mm
DepthDiffers	370 mm	34.2 mm
HeightDiffers	240 mm	28.5 mm
WeightDiffers	1.22 kg	3.9 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	3.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 W
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	France
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	246 mm	285 mm
Package depthDiffers	449 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	335 mm	310 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.44 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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