Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Iron power
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
- Essential Steam VR4111:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:600 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:8.5 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Removable water tank
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Water tank capacity
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:1.8 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Product colour
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:Black, Gold
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet
Width
- PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station:475 mm
- Essential Steam VR4111:160 mm

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Comparison of PSG8140/81R1, Essential Steam VR4111
59 specifications	A Philips PSG8140/81R1 steam ironing station Model PSG8140/81R1 View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	600 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite 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	8.5 bar	5.2 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Gold	Black, Silver, Violet
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 switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	150 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Automatic Steam technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low water alarmKnown 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
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Light & Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	22%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	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
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	475 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	288 mm	272 mm
WeightDiffers	4.9 kg	2.67 kg
Iron weightKnown for one	850 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	567 mm	206 mm
Package depthDiffers	327 mm	336 mm
Package heightDiffers	350 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.4 kg	3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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