Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator vs Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator has 50 W more iron power than the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron (2400 W vs 2350 W). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 30 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator (480 g/min vs 450 g/min). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 8.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator (15 bar vs 6.5 bar). Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron. Product colour: Purple on the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator, Grey, Red, White on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron.

Iron power
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:2400 W
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:2350 W
Steam boost performance
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:450 g/min
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:480 g/min
Soleplate type
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:6.5 bar
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:15 bar
Water tank capacity
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:1.7 L
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:1.5 L
Product colour
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:Purple
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Grey, Red, White
Weight
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:2.65 kg
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:5.2 kg
Country of origin
- 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator:Indonesia
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Italy

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Comparison of PSG4020/30, PLGB0087
44 specifications	A Philips 4000 series PSG4020/30 Steam Generator Model PSG4020/30 View product	B Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron Model PLGB0087 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2350 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	450 g/min	480 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	15 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.7 L	1.5 L
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Purple	Grey, Red, White
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	140 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Light & Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord 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
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	375 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	5.2 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	Italy
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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