Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron vs Polti La Vaporella XT100C

17specifications compared
10differ
7identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:2100 W
- La Vaporella XT100C:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:520 g/min
- La Vaporella XT100C:500 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide Advanced
- La Vaporella XT100C:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:7.5 bar
- La Vaporella XT100C:15 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
- La Vaporella XT100C:1.5 L
Product colour
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:Copper, Violet, White
- La Vaporella XT100C:Grey, Turquoise, White
Width
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:239 mm
- La Vaporella XT100C:240 mm
Depth
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:426 mm
- La Vaporella XT100C:375 mm

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Comparison of GC8962/46, La Vaporella XT100C
52 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron Model GC8962/46 View product	B Polti La Vaporella XT100C View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2100 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	520 g/min	500 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Advanced	Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	15 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
Water tank typeKnown for one	Detachable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	120 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Copper, Violet, White	Grey, Turquoise, White
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pressurized steam ironing station
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 min
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	45%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
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
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	239 mm	240 mm
DepthDiffers	426 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	269 mm	310 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	5.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	470 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy

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