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Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron vs Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black

27specifications compared
19differ
8identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 400 W more iron power than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (2800 W vs 2400 W). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 400 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (600 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 2.8 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (8 bar vs 5.2 bar). Only the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has automatic anti-calc. Soleplate type: Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron, Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate on the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black.

Iron power
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:2800 W
Steam boost performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:600 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:100 g/min
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:130 g/min
Filling opening size
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Extra large
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Large
Product colour
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Black, White
Automatic anti-calc
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Yes
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:No

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Comparison of HI5918/26R1, SV8156G0
57 specifications	A Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product	B Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black Model SV8156G0 View product
Features9 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2800 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Ceramic soleplate	Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	5.2 bar	8 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic, Manual
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.1 L	1.8 L
Concentrated steam boost at tip of soleplateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	100 g/min	130 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeDiffers	Extra large	Large
Product colourDiffers	Navy, White	Black, White
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-calc collector	Yes	Yes
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	Yes	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Removable anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 bar
Pointed tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 bar
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown 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
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.4 m	1.8 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicator	Yes	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	362 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	400 mm
HeightDiffers	270 mm	310 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.1 kg	1.22 kg
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	3.35 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8516400000
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	France
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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	390 mm	290 mm
Package depthDiffers	270 mm	385 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	340 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.5 kg	5 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	99%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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