Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station vs Rowenta DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue

25specifications compared
17differ
8identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:2400 W
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:510 g/min
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:280 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:T-ionicGlide soleplate
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:Microsteam 400 soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:7 bar
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:5.5 bar
Removable water tank
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:Yes
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:No
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:1.8 L
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:1.2 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:135 g/min
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:100 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue:Blue

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Comparison of GC9612/20, DG7521
60 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/20 steam ironing station Model GC9612/20 View product	B Rowenta DG7521 2200 W 1.2 L Microsteam 400 soleplate Blue Model DG7521 View product
Features9 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	510 g/min	280 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	T-ionicGlide soleplate	Microsteam 400 soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	5.5 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam diffusionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Heart, Side, Tip
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	135 g/min	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Blue
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 bar
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Light, Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Connected loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 W
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.65 m	1.7 m
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Temperature indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	233 mm	21.3 mm
DepthDiffers	453 mm	34.2 mm
HeightDiffers	285 mm	28.5 mm
WeightDiffers	5.1 kg	3.9 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 W
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	France
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	310 mm	285 mm
Package depthDiffers	510 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	350 mm	310 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.44 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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