Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron vs Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45

18specifications compared
10differ
8identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has 200 W more iron power than the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 has 230 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (430 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 has 1.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (6.7 bar vs 5.2 bar). Soleplate type: Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45. Product colour: Navy, White on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, Green, Grey, White on the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45.

Iron power
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:430 g/min
Soleplate type
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:6.7 bar
Water tank capacity
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:1.3 L
Product colour
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:Green, Grey, White
Width
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:362 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:300 mm
Depth
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:263 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:390 mm

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Comparison of HI5918/26R1, PLGB0086
57 specifications	A Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product	B Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 Model PLGB0086 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	430 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	6.7 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.1 L	1.3 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	100 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Extra large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Navy, White	Green, Grey, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown 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
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 min
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown 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 saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storage	Yes	Yes
Castor wheelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	390 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	245 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	5.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	99%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	390 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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