Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series vs Rowenta Force Pro 300 VR5430

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has 720 W more iron power than the Rowenta Force Pro 300 VR5430 (3120 W vs 2400 W). The Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has 440 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Force Pro 300 VR5430 (750 g/min vs 310 g/min). The Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series has 2.8 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Force Pro 300 VR5430 (9 bar vs 6.2 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, Durilium Airglide soleplate on the Rowenta Force Pro 300 VR5430.

Iron power
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:3120 W
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:750 g/min
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:310 g/min
Soleplate type
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:9 bar
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:6.2 bar
Removable water tank
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:Yes
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:No
Heating time
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:2 min
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:60 s
Continuous steam performance
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:215 g/min
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:110 g/min
Product colour
- PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series:Grey
- Force Pro 300 VR5430:Green

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Comparison of PSG8200/80, Force Pro 300 VR5430
68 specifications	A Philips PerfectCare Steam Generator 8000 Series Model PSG8200/80 View product	B Rowenta Force Pro 300 VR5430 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	3120 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	750 g/min	310 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	SteamGlide Elite soleplate	Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	9 bar	6.2 bar
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	60 s
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	215 g/min	110 g/min
Colour nameKnown for one	None	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Green
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low water alarmKnown 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
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	No
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
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
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 min
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
Precision tipKnown 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
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	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	Yes
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	200 mm
DepthDiffers	447 mm	342 mm
HeightDiffers	285 mm	229 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	5.5 kg	2.91 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	345 mm	234 mm
Package depthDiffers	496 mm	380 mm
Package heightDiffers	364 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.5 kg	4.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China

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