Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

22specifications compared
14differ
8identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
- Essential Steam VR4111:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Removable water tank
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Water tank capacity
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Product colour
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet
AC input voltage
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:220-240 V
- Essential Steam VR4111:220 - 240 V
Width
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:362 mm
- Essential Steam VR4111:160 mm

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Comparison of HI5918/26R1, Essential Steam VR4111
60 specifications	A Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressure	5.2 bar	5.2 bar
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.1 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	100 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Extra large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Navy, White	Black, Silver, Violet
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown 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
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown 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
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 - 240 V
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	272 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.67 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	2400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging data3 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	99%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	390 mm	206 mm
Package depthDiffers	270 mm	336 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	292 mm
Package weight	3.5 kg	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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