Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9630/20 Steam generator iron vs Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9642/60 Steam generator iron

56specifications compared
4differ
52identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/20 Steam generator iron:470 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite GC9642/60 Steam generator iron:490 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/20 Steam generator iron:6.7 bar
- PerfectCare Elite GC9642/60 Steam generator iron:7.2 bar
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/20 Steam generator iron:135 g/min
- PerfectCare Elite GC9642/60 Steam generator iron:145 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/20 Steam generator iron:Black, White
- PerfectCare Elite GC9642/60 Steam generator iron:Gold, White

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Comparison of GC9630/20, GC9642/60
64 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9630/20 Steam generator iron Model GC9630/20 View product	B Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9642/60 Steam generator iron Model GC9642/60 View product
Features4 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	470 g/min	490 g/min
Soleplate type	T-ionicGlide soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.7 bar	7.2 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	135 g/min	145 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening size	Extra large	Extra large
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Gold, White
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Programmable safety shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaning	Yes	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Low water alarm	Yes	Yes
Precision tip	Yes	Yes
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabrics	Yes	Yes
Soleplate gliding star rating	5	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
Steam on demand technology	Yes	Yes
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areas	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paper	Yes	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord freedom (swivel)Known for one	180 degree cord freedom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filling and emptying waterKnown for one	Detachable water tank Extra large filling hole	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technology	Yes	Yes
Smart control processor	Yes	Yes
Steam output controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage solutionKnown for one	Carry lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180°
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50-60 Hz	50-60 Hz
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose length	1.7 m	1.7 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	233 mm	233 mm
Depth	453 mm	453 mm
Height	285 mm	285 mm
Iron weight	800 g	800 g
Weight	5.1 kg	5.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Power	2400 W	2400 W
Country of origin	Indonesia	Indonesia
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package width	310 mm	310 mm
Package depth	510 mm	510 mm
Package height	350 mm	350 mm
Package weight	7.3 kg	7.3 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goods	No	No
Cyclonic steam chamber	Yes	Yes
No temperature setting needed	Yes	Yes

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