Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron vs Rowenta Silence Steam DG8963

33specifications compared
17differ
16identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:2100 W
- Silence Steam DG8963:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:520 g/min
- Silence Steam DG8963:470 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:SteamGlide Advanced
- Silence Steam DG8963:Microsteam 400 soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:7.5 bar
- Silence Steam DG8963:7.3 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:1.8 L
- Silence Steam DG8963:1.4 L
Product colour
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:Copper, Violet, White
- Silence Steam DG8963:Black, Lime, Translucent
Auto power off
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:Yes
- Silence Steam DG8963:No
Energy saving percentage
- PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron:45%
- Silence Steam DG8963:25%

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Comparison of GC8962/46, Silence Steam DG8963
75 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Expert Plus GC8962/46 Steam generator iron Model GC8962/46 View product	B Rowenta Silence Steam DG8963 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2100 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	520 g/min	470 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Advanced	Microsteam 400 soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	7.3 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.4 L
Concentrated steam boost at tip of soleplateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tip
Continuous steam performance	120 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Copper, Violet, White	Black, Lime, Translucent
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Anti-calc collector materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Auto power offDiffers	Yes	No
ECO mode	Yes	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
Locking	Yes	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tip	Yes	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Water tank typeKnown for one	Detachable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding 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
Power1 differ
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy saving percentageDiffers	45%	25%
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord lengthDiffers	1.65 m	1.98 m
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
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
Scale alertKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	239 mm	26.7 mm
DepthDiffers	426 mm	44 mm
HeightDiffers	269 mm	31 mm
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	5.3 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	118.1 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 kg
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	France
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	310 mm	280 mm
Package depthDiffers	470 mm	445 mm
Package heightDiffers	310 mm	345 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.5 kg	5.6 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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