Updated 14 Jun 2016
Philips
Easy Speed Plus GC2040
Snapshot: The Philips Easy Speed Plus GC2040 iron has a non-stick soleplate and weighs 1.0kg. But how well did it cope with the creases in our wide range of fabrics?
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Test results
Overall score
72
Performance
?%
Ease of use
?%
Good points
- Excellent on denim and cotton.
- Very good on linen.
- OK on silk and wool.
- Temperature control can be easily adjusted with one finger.
But
- Just OK on organza.
- Short power cord.
- No automatic cut-off.
How we test
Overall score consists of:
- Performance (70%) - how well each model removed creases on on synthetic organza, silk, wool, cotton, denim and linen.
- Ease of use (30%) - covers filling the water tank, handle comfort, moving the iron, steam and spray, adjusting the temperature, and cord convenience.
Key data
Model
Type
Iron
Avg price
$80
Specifications
Cord length (m)
2.0
Hose length (m)
n/a
Weight (kg)
1.0
Watts (W)
2300
Soleplate type
Non-stick
Features
Self-cleaning
No
Power-on light
No
Drip protection
Yes
Cord storage
Yes
Automatic shut-off
No
Auto shut-off - horizontal (min:sec)
n/a
Auto shut-off - vertical (min:sec)
n/a
Steam lock
-
Variable steam
-
Refill tank during ironing/steaming
-
Wheels
n/a
Telescopic pole
n/a
Clothes hanger
n/a
More Info
Availability
-
Notes
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