Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator vs Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
38known 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 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator (2800 W vs 2400 W). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator (600 g/min vs 500 g/min). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 1.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator (8 bar vs 6.5 bar). Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator, Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate on the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black. Product colour: Gold, Black on the Philips 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator, Black, White on the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black.

Iron power
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:2400 W
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:2800 W
Steam boost performance
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:500 g/min
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:600 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:6.5 bar
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:1.7 L
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:1.8 L
Continuous steam performance
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:140 g/min
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:130 g/min
Product colour
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:Gold, Black
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Black, White
Hose length
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:1.6 m
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:1.8 m
Iron weight
- 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator:1.2 kg
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:1.22 kg

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Comparison of PSG4040/80, SV8156G0
52 specifications	A Philips 4000 Series PSG4040/80 Compact Steam Generator Model PSG4040/80 View product	B Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black Model SV8156G0 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2800 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	8 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic, Manual
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.7 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	140 g/min	130 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Large
Product colourDiffers	Gold, Black	Black, White
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
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
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose lengthDiffers	1.6 m	1.8 m
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Iron weightDiffers	1.2 kg	1.22 kg
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	3.35 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8516400000
Other features1 differ
Country of originDiffers	Indonesia	France
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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