Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station has 310 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (500 g/min vs 190 g/min). The Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station has 1.3 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (6.5 bar vs 5.2 bar). Soleplate type: SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station, Stainless Steel soleplate on the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111. Product colour: Gold, Black on the Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station, Black, Silver, Violet on the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111.

Iron power
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:2400 W
- Essential Steam VR4111:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:500 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Water tank capacity
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:1.7 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Product colour
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:Gold, Black
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet
Weight
- 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station:2.65 kg
- Essential Steam VR4111:2.67 kg

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Comparison of PSG4040/81, Essential Steam VR4111
53 specifications	A Philips 4000 series PSG4040/81 steam ironing station Model PSG4040/81 View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Plus soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6.5 bar	5.2 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.7 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Gold, Black	Black, Silver, Violet
Automatic anti-calcKnown 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 switch	Yes	Yes
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	140 g/min	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
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
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Ergonomicsidentical
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
Cord storageKnown 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
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	160 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	272 mm
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	2.67 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	206 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	336 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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