Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron vs Philips Steam generator iron GC9681/81

40specifications compared
9differ
31identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:2700 W
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:520 g/min
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:500 g/min
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:155 g/min
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:150 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:Purple, White
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:Black, Brown
Package weight
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:7.3 kg
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:7.4 kg
AC input voltage
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:220-240 V
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:220 - 240 V
Cord length
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:1.8 m
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:2 m
Hose length
- PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron:1.7 m
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:1.9 m

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Comparison of GC9660/36, GC9681/81
61 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9660/36 Steam generator iron Model GC9660/36 View product	B Philips Steam generator iron GC9681/81 Model GC9681/81 View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2700 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	520 g/min	500 g/min
Soleplate type	T-ionicGlide soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure	7.5 bar	7.5 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	155 g/min	150 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Purple, White	Black, Brown
Automatic anti-calc	No	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable safety shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Locking	Yes	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	7.3 kg	7.4 kg
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready alarmKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any time	Yes	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star rating	5	5
Soleplate scratch-resistance star rating	5	5
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 water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DynamiQKnown 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
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 - 240 V
Energy saving	Yes	Yes
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Energy saving percentage	50%	50%
Ergonomics2 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	2 m
Hose lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.9 m
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
PowerKnown for one	2700 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Glove for extra protection
Packaging data1 differ
Packaging recyclability rate	100%	100%
Package width	310 mm	310 mm
Package depth	510 mm	510 mm
Package height	350 mm	350 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.3 kg	7.4 kg
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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