Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron vs Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red

23specifications compared
16differ
7identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 160 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (360 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 1.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (6.4 bar vs 5.2 bar). The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 0.3 L more water tank capacity than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (1.4 L vs 1.1 L). Soleplate type: Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, Durilium Airglide soleplate on the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red. Heating time: 2 min on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, 120 s on the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red.

Steam boost performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:360 g/min
Soleplate type
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:6.4 bar
Water tank capacity
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:1.4 L
Heating time
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2 min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 s
Continuous steam performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:100 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 g/min
Product colour
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Black, Red
AC input voltage
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:220-240 V
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of HI5918/26R1, VR7443
50 specifications	A Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product	B Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red Model VR7443 View product
Features7 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	360 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	6.4 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.1 L	1.4 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	120 s
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	100 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Extra large	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Navy, White	Black, Red
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 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
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 min
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown 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	No
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
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 storage	Yes	Yes
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	200 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	384 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	245 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	1.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	3.31 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	China
Packaging data4 differ
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	99%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	390 mm	234 mm
Package depthDiffers	270 mm	392 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	300 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.5 kg	4.72 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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