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Philips PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02 vs Polti Forever 980 Pro

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:SteamGlide soleplate
- Forever 980 Pro:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:6.5 bar
- Forever 980 Pro:4.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:1.5 L
- Forever 980 Pro:0.7 L
Heating time
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:2 min
- Forever 980 Pro:3 min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:Purple, White
- Forever 980 Pro:Black
Width
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:283 mm
- Forever 980 Pro:300 mm
Depth
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:263 mm
- Forever 980 Pro:260 mm
Height
- PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02:424 mm
- Forever 980 Pro:330 mm

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Comparison of GC9242/02, Forever 980 Pro
24 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Expert Pressurised steam generator GC9242/02 Model GC9242/02 View product	B Polti Forever 980 Pro View product
Features5 differ
Steam boost performanceKnown for one	340 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	4.5 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	0.7 L
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	3 min
Continuous steam performance	120 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Black
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 W
Boiler powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 W
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soft gripKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	283 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	424 mm	330 mm
Weight	5 kg	5 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 W

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