Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station vs Rowenta VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:2400 W
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:510 g/min
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:300 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:7 bar
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:5.8 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:1.8 L
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:1.5 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:135 g/min
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:120 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:Burgundy, White
Width
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:233 mm
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:218 mm
Depth
- PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station:453 mm
- VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White:342 mm

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Comparison of GC9612/21, VR8216
53 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9612/21 steam ironing station Model GC9612/21 View product	B Rowenta VR8216 2200 W 1.5 L Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate Burgundy, White Model VR8216 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	510 g/min	300 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	T-ionicGlide soleplate	Microsteam 400 Laser soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	5.8 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
Water tank type	Detachable	Detachable
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	Heart, Side, Tip
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	135 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Burgundy, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	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
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 rating	5	5
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Unlimited autonomyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Extra large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.55 m
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	233 mm	218 mm
DepthDiffers	453 mm	342 mm
HeightDiffers	285 mm	255 mm
WeightDiffers	5.1 kg	0 g
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	510 mm	245 mm
Package depthDiffers	310 mm	390 mm
Package heightDiffers	350 mm	292 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.95 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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