Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02 vs Polti Forever 1800 Eco

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:SteamGlide soleplate
- Forever 1800 Eco:Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:6.5 bar
- Forever 1800 Eco:5 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:1.5 L
- Forever 1800 Eco:0.75 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:120 g/min
- Forever 1800 Eco:150 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:Purple, White
- Forever 1800 Eco:White
Width
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:283 mm
- Forever 1800 Eco:390 mm
Depth
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:263 mm
- Forever 1800 Eco:225 mm
Height
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:424 mm
- Forever 1800 Eco:265 mm

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Comparison of GC9242/02, Forever 1800 Eco
26 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02 Model GC9242/02 View product	B Polti Forever 1800 Eco View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 W
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Boiler powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1250 W
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	5 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	0.75 L
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	120 g/min	150 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	White
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	340 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Illuminated on/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	283 mm	390 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	225 mm
HeightDiffers	424 mm	265 mm
WeightDiffers	5 kg	5.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Maximum powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2050 W
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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