Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station vs Rowenta Silence Steam DG8963

34specifications compared
16differ
18identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:T-ionicGlide soleplate
- Silence Steam DG8963:Microsteam 400 soleplate
Non-twisting cord
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:No
- Silence Steam DG8963:Yes
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:6.7 bar
- Silence Steam DG8963:7.3 bar
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:1.8 L
- Silence Steam DG8963:1.4 L
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:135 g/min
- Silence Steam DG8963:120 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:Blue, White
- Silence Steam DG8963:Black, Lime, Translucent
Automatic anti-calc
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:No
- Silence Steam DG8963:Yes
Auto power off
- PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station:Yes
- Silence Steam DG8963:No

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Comparison of GC9630/25, Silence Steam DG8963
87 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite GC9630/25 steam ironing station Model GC9630/25 View product	B Rowenta Silence Steam DG8963 View product
Features8 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performance	470 g/min	470 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	T-ionicGlide soleplate	Microsteam 400 soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Non-twisting cordDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.7 bar	7.3 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.4 L
Concentrated steam boost at tip of soleplateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	Tip
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	135 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Lime, Translucent
Anti-calc collector	Yes	Yes
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	No	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-calc collector materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Auto power offDiffers	Yes	No
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
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
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stable heel restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Extra large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low water alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam tip for hard-to-reach areasKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart control processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25%
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.98 m
Automatic cord rewinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Scale alertKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	233 mm	26.7 mm
DepthDiffers	453 mm	44 mm
HeightDiffers	285 mm	31 mm
WeightDiffers	5.1 kg	5.3 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	118.1 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 kg
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	France
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	310 mm	280 mm
Package depthDiffers	510 mm	445 mm
Package heightDiffers	350 mm	345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.6 kg
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cyclonic steam chamberKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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