Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8942/20 steam ironing station vs Philips GC8960/40 steam ironing station

36specifications compared
3differ
33identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- GC8942/20 steam ironing station:480 g/min
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:500 g/min
Product colour
- GC8942/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:Beige, Burgundy, White
Weight
- GC8942/20 steam ironing station:4 kg
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:3.2 kg

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Comparison of GC8942/20, GC8960/40
61 specifications	A Philips GC8942/20 steam ironing station Model GC8942/20 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	480 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
Water tank typeKnown for one	Detachable	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Beige, Burgundy, White
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Programmable safety shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low water alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star rating	5	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy saving percentage	45%	45%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.65 m	1.65 m
Hose length	1.7 m	1.7 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	239 mm	239 mm
Depth	426 mm	426 mm
Height	269 mm	269 mm
Iron weight	800 g	800 g
WeightDiffers	4 kg	3.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cyclonic steam chamberKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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