Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips Steam generator iron GC9681/81 vs Tefal FV9966 steam ironing station

7specifications compared
5differ
2identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:2400 W
- FV9966 steam ironing station:2600 W
Steam boost performance
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:500 g/min
- FV9966 steam ironing station:170 g/min
Water tank capacity
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:1.8 L
- FV9966 steam ironing station:0.25 L
Continuous steam performance
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:150 g/min
- FV9966 steam ironing station:40 g/min
Product colour
- Steam generator iron GC9681/81:Black, Brown
- FV9966 steam ironing station:Purple, White

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Comparison of GC9681/81, FV9966
48 specifications	A Philips Steam generator iron GC9681/81 Model GC9681/81 View product	B Tefal FV9966 steam ironing station Model FV9966 View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2600 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	170 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	T-ionicGlide soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureKnown for one	7.5 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	0.25 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	150 g/min	40 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Purple, White
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	7.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Light	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray 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
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	50%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.9 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	453 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	285 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron weightKnown for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	5.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Accessories includedKnown for one	Glove for extra protection	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Package weightKnown for one	7.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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