Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8940/20 steam ironing station vs Philips GC8960/40 steam ironing station

32specifications compared
2differ
30identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- GC8940/20 steam ironing station:470 g/min
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:500 g/min
Product colour
- GC8940/20 steam ironing station:Blue
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:Beige, Burgundy, White

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Comparison of GC8940/20, GC8960/40
46 specifications	A Philips GC8940/20 steam ironing station Model GC8940/20 View product	B Philips GC8960/40 steam ironing station Model GC8960/40 View product
Features2 differ
Iron power	2100 W	2100 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	470 g/min	500 g/min
Soleplate type	SteamGlide Advanced	SteamGlide Advanced
Maximum steam pressure	7.5 bar	7.5 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	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performance	120 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Beige, Burgundy, White
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star rating	5	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank typeKnown for one	Detachable	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating pressureKnown for one	7.5 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentage	45%	45%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.65 m	1.65 m
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose length	1.7 m	1.7 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	239 mm	239 mm
Depth	426 mm	426 mm
Height	269 mm	269 mm
Iron weight	800 g	800 g
Weight	3.2 kg	3.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package width	310 mm	310 mm
Package depth	470 mm	470 mm
Package height	310 mm	310 mm
Package weight	5.5 kg	5.5 kg

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