Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8942/20 steam ironing station vs Philips GC8962/40 steam ironing station

53specifications compared
2differ
51identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- GC8942/20 steam ironing station:480 g/min
- GC8962/40 steam ironing station:520 g/min
Product colour
- GC8942/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- GC8962/40 steam ironing station:Violet, White

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Comparison of GC8942/20, GC8962/40
58 specifications	A Philips GC8942/20 steam ironing station Model GC8942/20 View product	B Philips GC8962/40 steam ironing station Model GC8962/40 View product
Features2 differ
Iron power	2100 W	2100 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	480 g/min	520 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 type	Detachable	Detachable
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	Violet, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Programmable safety shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Low water alarm	Yes	Yes
Precision tip	Yes	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Silent Steam technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate gliding star rating	5	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
Steam on demand technology	Yes	Yes
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areas	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paper	Yes	Yes
Optimal TEMP technology	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	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	4 kg	4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Power	2100 W	2100 W
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
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 goods	No	No
Cyclonic steam chamber	Yes	Yes
No temperature setting needed	Yes	Yes

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