PHILIPS Vs POLTI Steam Generator Iron

Debating whether to buy a PHILIPS or POLTI steam generator iron?

In this comparison, we look at PHILIPS and POLTI’s best steam generator irons – the 7000 Series PSG7300/80 and La Vaporella XT100C. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of POLTI and PHILIPS’s range of steam generators. We compared the PSG7300/80 and XT100C on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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PHILIPS 7000 Series PSG7300/80 vs POLTI La Vaporella XT100C Comparison Analysis

PHILIPS and POLTI Generator Ironing Systems

Philips and Polti steam generator irons work by heating water held in a station tank. This heated water by Philips 7000 Series and Polti La Vaporella “generates” high-pressure steam which is fed through a hose to the iron’s soleplate.

This constant flow of hot PHILIPS PSG7300/80 and POLTI XT100C pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on PHILIPS and POLTI steam generators are separate – holding 1.5 and 1.4 litres, respectively – it makes the iron handle and soleplate light, easy to move, and requiring less refills.

The Polti XT100C and Philips PSG7300/80 steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

POLTI and PHILIPS Iron Power

The PHILIPS PSG7300/80 7000 Series and POLTI XT100C La Vaporella come with a wattage rating of 3120 and 2350. Typically higher wattage PHILIPS and POLTI models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All PHILIPS or POLTI steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The PHILIPS PSG7300/80 has 8.5 bar, and POLTI XT100C 7.5 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Philips and Polti soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Philips 7000 Series PSG7300/80 is 170 grams per minute, and the Polti La Vaporella XT100C releases 120 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Philips 7000 Series and Polti La Vaporella feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 170 and 120 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Philips PSG7300/80 and Polti XT100C iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

POLTI and PHILIPS Features

Along with powerful steam, the Philips 7000 Series PSG7300/80 and Polti La Vaporella XT100C steam irons have features to increase ironing efficiency and reliability.

• PSG7300/80 PHILIPS features: SteamGlide Elite Soleplate, OptimalTEMP, motion-sensor technology, TurboPower steam, Eco mode, Easy De-Calc descaling system, high pressure hose, auto shut off, lightweight
• XT100C POLTI features: No Calc Longlife Technology, Multi-directional soleplate, 6 fabric settings, Turbo Crease Removal, Steam Pulse

Comparing PHILIPS With POLTI Steam Generator Iron Reviews

PHILIPS and POLTI are reputable brands, with the PSG7300/80 7000 Series scoring 4.8/5 and the XT100C La Vaporella scoring 4.2/5.

PHILIPS 7000 Series PSG7300/80 ratings

• Reviews found: 271
• Rating: 4.8/5

POLTI La Vaporella XT100C ratings

• Reviews found: 319
• Rating: 4.2/5

Brand	Model	Reservoir Tank (L)	Steam Pressure (bar)	Steam Flow (g/min)	Power (Wattage)	Prices
PHILIPS	PSG7300/80	1.5	8.5	170	3120	£399.99
POLTI	XT100C	1.4	7.5	120	2350	£379.00

Do PHILIPS and POLTI have stander steam irons?

Yes, PHILIPS and POLTI produce tradition steam irons, along with a range of steam generators.