Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

23specifications compared
16differ
7identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has 920 W more iron power than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (3120 W vs 2200 W). The Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has 560 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (750 g/min vs 190 g/min). The Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has 3.8 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (9 bar vs 5.2 bar). Only the Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has removable water tank. Soleplate type: SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series, Stainless Steel soleplate on the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111.

Iron power
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:3120 W
- Essential Steam VR4111:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:750 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:9 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Removable water tank
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Water tank capacity
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:1.4 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Product colour
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:Grey
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet
AC input voltage
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:220-240 V
- Essential Steam VR4111:220 - 240 V

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Comparison of PSG8200/80, Essential Steam VR4111
65 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series Model PSG8200/80 View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3120 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	750 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	9 bar	5.2 bar
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.4 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	215 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	None	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Silver, Violet
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECO modeKnown 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
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
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
Steam on demand technologyKnown 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 - 240 V
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	50%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultra-light designKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	246 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	447 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	285 mm	272 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	5.5 kg	2.67 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	345 mm	206 mm
Package depthDiffers	496 mm	336 mm
Package heightDiffers	364 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.5 kg	3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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