Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips GC8960/40 steam ironing station vs Philips GC8962/40 steam ironing station

35specifications compared
3differ
32identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:500 g/min
- GC8962/40 steam ironing station:520 g/min
Product colour
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:Beige, Burgundy, White
- GC8962/40 steam ironing station:Violet, White
Weight
- GC8960/40 steam ironing station:3.2 kg
- GC8962/40 steam ironing station:4 kg

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Comparison of GC8960/40, GC8962/40
63 specifications	A Philips GC8960/40 steam ironing station Model GC8960/40 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	500 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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	Beige, Burgundy, 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-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Visible water levelKnown 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
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	3.2 kg	4 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2100 W
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cyclonic steam chamberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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