Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61 vs Philips HI8700/20 steam ironing station

17specifications compared
10differ
7identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:440 g/min
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:350 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:T-ionicGlide soleplate
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:7.2 bar
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:6 bar
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:135 g/min
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:120 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:Gold, White
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:Blue, White
Hose length
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:1.7 m
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:1.6 m
Width
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:233 mm
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:220 mm
Depth
- PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61:285 mm
- HI8700/20 steam ironing station:370 mm

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Comparison of GC9642, HI8700/20
32 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron GC9642/61 Model GC9642 View product	B Philips HI8700/20 steam ironing station Model HI8700/20 View product
Features5 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	440 g/min	350 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	T-ionicGlide soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.2 bar	6 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	135 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Gold, White	Blue, White
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angleKnown for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connected loadKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.6 m
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	233 mm	220 mm
DepthDiffers	285 mm	370 mm
HeightDiffers	453 mm	240 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	5.1 kg	1.22 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	510 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	350 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 W

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