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Philips Easy Speed Plus GC2048/30 review

Priced at $120.

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We recommend currently-available models with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 85%, as well as at least 90% for performance and 80% for ease of use. They must also have automatic shut-off as a safety feature.

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The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (70%) and ease of use (30%).

Performance score View more details.

We assess how effective the irons are at removing creases. We use synthetic organza, silk, wool, a cotton shirt, denim jeans and linen for the test. 

Ease of use score View more details.

We assess each iron for how easy it is to fill up the water tank, move the iron over various fabrics, use the steam and spray functions and adjust the temperature. We also check how comfortable the iron is to hold, and the convenience of the cord. 

Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating isn't included in our total score. N/A means there's no rating for that company.

N/A
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These are taken straight from our brand reliability survey, but do not add to the overall score. These scores refer to the brand only, not that particular model. If you see 'NA' as the outcome, that's because we haven't heard from enough people who own the brand.

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Country of origin View more details.

Stated country of origin.

China
Warranty (years) View more details.

Stated warranty in years. This doesn't include the rights you have under Australian Consumer Law.

2
Availability View more details.

'Tested model' refers to irons that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to irons that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand.

Discontinued model
Price View more details.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price. Prices are generally always flexible, so shop around both online and in stores for options.

$120
Soleplate View more details.

The soleplate is the base of the iron. A non-stick soleplate is usually easier to keep clean than a stainless steel one, but you need to be careful not to scratch it, as this can cause the iron to drag over time. Polished stainless steel can work well, but is also susceptible to scratching and staining. Some manufacturers use different words to describe their soleplates, for example 'eloxal' is a scratch resistant coating and 'durilium' is an enamel soleplate.

Ceramic
Cord length (m)
1.8
Weight (kg) View more details.

Weight does not include water.

1.2
Weight when full (kg) View more details.

We started recording this in 2023, so some previously-tested models may not list a weight when full of water.

Stated wattage (W)
2300
Website
philips.com.au
Automatic shut-off View more details.

This is a useful safety feature that cuts off power to the iron after it's been left sitting idle for a while.

Yes
Self-cleaning View more details.

A function that helps keep your iron free of scale and deposits that could clog it, usually by pushing hot steam through the soleplate.

Yes
Power-on light
Yes
Drip protection View more details.

Prevents water from dripping through the soleplate and potentially staining fabrics.

Yes
Cord storage View more details.

Whether you can store the cord when the iron's not in use.

Yes
Auto shut-off when horizontal and when vertical (min:sec)
00:30 / 08:00
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