Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron vs Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40

15specifications compared
12differ
3identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has 200 W more iron power than the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 400 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (600 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 2.8 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (8 bar vs 5.2 bar). Soleplate type: Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40. Product colour: Navy, White on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, Black, Blue, White on the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40.

Iron power
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:600 g/min
Soleplate type
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:2 L
Heating time
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2 min
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:1 min
Product colour
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:Black, Blue, White
Cord length
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.6 m
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:1.8 m

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Comparison of HI5918/26R1, PLGB0089
49 specifications	A Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product	B Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 Model PLGB0089 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	8 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.1 L	2 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	1 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	Black, Blue, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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	60%
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.8 m
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	370 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	235 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	285 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	3.5 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
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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