Thanks for taking your time to read our reviews of the Philip's range of steam generator irons. This well known brand a large number of different models of this type of generator iron, so picking the right one for your needs can get very tricky.
They give each of their models a slightly different number, so even that can get quite confusing. To make things a little easier to understand we have listed these irons below. Please note a few don't have specific model numbers.
We have put the list in order of those with the highest online buyer rating first. Beside each iron name you will see a percentage satisfaction rating, and the higher this is the better.
Philips Brand
Philips manufacture the largest number of steam generator irons with just over 30 different models on the UK market.
They are based in Guildford, Surrey, England and are part of the Royal Philips of the Netherlands Group. Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Royal Philips) is the parent company of the Philips Group.
List of Philips Steam Generator Iron Model Numbers
Just below we have included only the irons that have got at least an 80% buyer satisfaction rating or higher. They do have models that don't reach that satisfaction level, so we did not includes those on our list, as we only want to show you the best models. As you can see there is still lots of choice.
- Philips GC9630/20 PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron
- Philips GC9682/80 Steam Generator Iron
- Philips GC9660/30 Knitting Needles Power Generator Steam
- Philips GC7705/30 FastCare Steam Generator Iron
- Philips GC8735/80 PerfectCare Performer Silence Steam Generator Iron
- Philips FastCare Compact Steam Generator Iron
- Philips GC6704/30 Steam Generator IronPhilips GC6704/30 Steam Generator Iron
- Philips GC9410/60 Perfect Care Aqua Pro Steam Generator Iron
- Philips GC-9405/80
- Philips GC7833/80 PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron
- PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron GC7808/40
- Philips GC6730/36 Fast Care Compact Steam Generator
- Philips HI5916/26 Steam Generator Iron
So that is the full list in order of buyer satisfaction rating. As we mentioned earlier, the model numbers don't really help that much, so we have created a table that shows the important differences.
Those differences are the size, water tank size, wattage, continuous steam and steam shot sizes. We have included the current average price points, but please note these change a lot and there are also offers to consider. The price we have quoted is simply a band price to give you the reader an approximate indication.
If you click on the model number, you can read our more detailed review of that particular model.
Model Number | Water Tank | Cont Steam | Steam Shot | Ave Price |
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1.8 litre | 135 g/min | 470 g/min | £265-350 | |
1.8 litre | 165 g/min | 600 g/min | £630-700 | |
1.8 litre | 155 g/min | 520 g/min | £500-600 | |
2.2 litre | 120 g/min | 220 g/min | £500-600 | |
2.5 litre | 120 g/min | 440 g/min | £270-310 | |
1.8 litre | 120 g/min | 420 g/min | £230-280 | |
1.3 litre | 110 g/min | 200 g/min | £77-100 | |
1.3 litre | 110 g/min | 200 g/min | £155-200 | |
2.5 litre | 120 g/min | 450 g/min | £170-250 | |
2.5 litre | 120 g/min | 450 g/min | £195-300 | |
1.5 litre | 120 g/min | 350 g/min | £150-220 | |
1.5 litre | 120 g/min | 280 g/min | £90-=140 | |
1.3 litre | 110 g/min | 220 g/min | £80-130 | |
1.1 litre | 100 g/min | 180 g/min | £75-125 |
Below you will find summary reviews of these iron options
We review each of these models and have also provided a link where you can check the availability of the model at Amazon UK
Philips GC9630/20 Summary Review
In terms of online buyer reviews, this is the highest rated model from the Philips brand. There are over 1,000 online buyer reviews and a high 94% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 80% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 6% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the medium price point range for this type of iron.
- 1.8 litre tank
- 135 grams of continuous steam
- 6.7 Bars of pressure
- 470 steam shot
- One temperature technology
Buyers Liked
Buyers said this generator iron is easy to use and lots of steam for easy ironing
Buyers Liked
Buyers said this iron is very efficient, and has all the right features
Buyers Liked
Buyers were very impressed by just how much time this model saved them on ironing so money well spent.
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said the the soleplate never gets hot enough to iron properly
Philips GC9682/86 Summary Review
In terms of online buyer reviews, this is the second highest rated model from the Philips brand. There are over 100 online buyer reviews and a high 94% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 82% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 5% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the very high range for this type of iron, but is very good quality.
Available in black/gold, navy, champagne, and purple.
- 1.8 litre tank
- 165 grams of continuous steam
- 600 gram steam shot
- One temperature technology
Buyers Liked
Buyers said this iron was easy to hold, easy to use and very light weight which helped with arm fatigue
Buyers Liked
Buyers said that this iron is quite bulky, but that it is great for fast ironing and getting rid of creases quickly
Buyers Liked
Buyers were very impressed bythe large water capacity and the amount of steam this model produced.
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said that it does create lots of steam but the soleplate does not get hot enough for cotton
Philips Knitting Needles GC9660/30 Summary Review
In terms of online buyer reviews, this is the third highest rated model from the Philips brand. There are over 200 online buyer reviews and a high 94% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 81% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 3% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the high range for this type of iron, but is very good quality. They refer to this one as the Knitting Needles model. Available in purple only.
- 1.8 litre tank
- 155 grams of continuous steam
- 520 gram steam shot
- One temperature technology
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the appearance of this iron and most agreed that this was very fast at ironing
Buyers Liked
Buyers said that this iron is extremely light and liked the fact that you didn't have to worry about different temperature settings
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the very easy to use controls and the fact that no burns were assured
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said this iron was disappointing and did not live up to expectations
Philips GC7705/30 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are only a few online buyer reviews (50+) for this model as it is fairly new to the UK market. So far they have given this model a 76% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 52% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 12% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the very high price range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 2.2 litre tank
- 120 grams of continuous steam
- 220 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers said that although expensive, they love this iron as it has all the very best features
Buyers Liked
Buyers said that this iron has been designed to use ordinary tap water which is great for any hard water area
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the descaling and simple cleaning process as it was fast and very effective
Buyers Didn't Like
As of yet there are really no major complaints or niggles with this iron
Philips GC8735/80 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 200 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a high 88% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 74% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 8% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the medium to high price range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 1.8 litre tank
- 120 grams of continuous steam
- 420 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked this iron as it is quiet, the iron itself is light and they found it simple to use
Buyers Liked
Most buyers said the glide on this iron is the best they have ever used
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the 2 year guarantee and that they also had a 60 day money back guarantee
Buyers Didn't Like
Around 8 of the 200 reviews we found online said this iron either stopped working or started spitting water out
Philips FastCare Compact Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 200 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a high 86% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 67% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 7% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the low range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 1.3 litre water tank
- 110 grams of continuous steam
- 200 gram steam shot
- Available in blue or purple
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the fact that this is one of the most affordable steam generator irons on the market.
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that the smaller tank makes this more suitable for their ironing needs as it is compact and easier to store
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the way this iron quickly removed creases and wrinkles compared to a normal steam iron.
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers did receive a faulty product and had to get it replaced. Some people said the cable made this one hard to use
Philips GC6704/30 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 800 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a high 86% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 61% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 5% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the medium range for this type of steam generator iron. This model has been out for a long time and remains one of their biggest sellers.
- 1.3 litre tank
- 110 grams of continuous steam
- 200 gram steam shot
- Ceramic soleplate
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked that this heated up quickly, was lightweight and could be topped up when it is on.
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that the continuous steam on this was very good and made short work of wrinkles
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the Morphy Richards brand and they liked this model at this medium price point
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said this model didn't have a lock, and that the steam pressure wasn't as high as they would like it to be
Philips GC9410/60 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 200 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a high 86% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 74% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 7% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the low range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 2.5 litre tank
- 120 grams of continuous steam
- 450 gram steam shot
- Optimal TEMP single setting for all fabrics
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the lower price point for this type of steam generating iron and considered it to be very good value for money
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that this lightweight, comfortable to use and had great cable storage
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the descaling system as it has a flushable boiler which is really easy to clean and can be done quickly
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said they had some small issues with this model such as holding the steam button and trying to work out the instructions
Philips GC-9405/80 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 200 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a high 88% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 68% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 9% of all buyers gave this a poor review
You can still find this model online but no longer available from the manufacturer.
- 2.5 litre tank
- 120 grams of continuous steam
- 450 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the lower price point for this type of steam generating iron and thought this model was great value for money
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that they loved using this iron on items like jeans as it is just so effective at getting rid of creases
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the smaller compact nature of this generator iron, and made it a lot easier to use and to store
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said with this model you still have to use distilled water and filter cartridges
Philips GC7833/80 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 1,200 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a high 88% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 69% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 7% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the low price point range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 1.5 litre tank
- 120 grams of continuous steam
- 350 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers thought this was really only value for money when the iron was on some type of offer
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that this has lots of pressure and plenty of steam and great at stubborn creases
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the larger tank as a fill could last for up to a couple of weeks at a time
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said this model was potentially dangerous to use as water just sprayed out
PerfectCare Compact Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 175 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this an 84% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 62% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 10% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the low range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 1.5 litre tank
- 120 grams of continuous steam
- 280 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the budget price point for this type of steam generating iron and thought this model was good value for money
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that this is a good entry level price to try out a steam generator iron
Buyers Liked
Buyers said it is light, a nice colour and has enough steam to quickly do ironing in the house
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said this model is just not that impressive and the soleplate wasn't smooth
Philips GC6730/36Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are over 50 online buyer reviews and so far they have given this an 80% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 54% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 10% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the low range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 1.3 litre tank
- 110 grams of continuous steam
- 220 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the lower price point for this type of steam generating iron and thought this model was good value for money
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that it is light and comfortable to grip and the steam generated is powerful enough to penitrate several layers of fabric.
Buyers Liked
Buyers said the steam button is handily placed and very easy to use when ironing and that makes a huge difference compared to other models
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers complained that Morphy Richards didn't honour the warranty and a few buyers had leaking issues
Philips HI5916/26 Summary Review
We found the following information when we were doing our research on these Philips brand irons.
There are only a handful of online buyer reviews and so far they have given this a lowish 70% buyer satisfaction rating.
- 29% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 26% of all buyers gave this a poor review
It is priced at the low range for this type of steam generator iron.
- 1.1 litre tank
- 100 grams of continuous steam
- 180 gram steam shot
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the lower price point for this type of steam generating iron and thought this model was good value for money
Buyers Liked
Most buyers commented that the controls were very easy to use and the steam helped get them through the ironing fast
Buyers Liked
Buyers liked the higher pressure when compared with a normal steam iron
Buyers Didn't Like
A few buyers said this model is too heavy and uncomfortable to use