Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8950/31 steam ironing station vs Rowenta VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:2100 W
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:500 g/min
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:300 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:7.5 bar
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:5.8 bar
Water tank capacity
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:1.8 L
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:1.5 L
Product colour
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:Violet, White
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:Burgundy, White
Width
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:239 mm
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:218 mm
Depth
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:420 mm
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:342 mm
Height
- GC8950/31 steam ironing station:269 mm
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:255 mm

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Comparison of GC8950/31, VR8216
53 specifications	A Philips GC8950/31 steam ironing station Model GC8950/31 View product	B Rowenta VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White Model VR8216 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2100 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	300 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Advanced	Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	5.8 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
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
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Violet, White	Burgundy, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Automatic anti-calcKnown 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 systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Unlimited autonomyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.55 m
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.65 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	239 mm	218 mm
DepthDiffers	420 mm	342 mm
HeightDiffers	269 mm	255 mm
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	0 g
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	310 mm	245 mm
Package depthDiffers	470 mm	390 mm
Package heightDiffers	310 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.5 kg	4.95 kg

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