Ironings

Philips Powerlife GC2998 review

Philips Powerlife GC2998

CHOICE Expert Rating

88%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent at ironing organza, silk, wool, cotton and denim; very good at linen.
  • Fairly lightweight.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Soleplate dripped water onto the organza, silk and wool materials.
  • The power cord can be wound around the base of the iron for storage, but there is no clip and the plug cannot be wedged under the handle.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
88%
Performance score
92%
Ease of use score
77%

Features

Self-cleaning
Power-on light
Drip protection
Cord storage
Auto shut-off when horizontal and when vertical (min:sec)
00:30 / 08:00 (measured)
Automatic shut-off

Sustainability

Reliability score
91%
Satisfaction score
84%
Country of origin
Indonesia
Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$100.00

Specifications

Soleplate
Hard plastic with coating
Cord length (m)
2
Weight (kg)
0.9
Weight when full (kg)
Not recorded
Stated wattage (W)
2000 – 2400
Website
philips.com.au

Features

Self-cleaning
Power-on light
Drip protection
Cord storage
Auto shut-off when horizontal and when vertical (min:sec)
00:30 / 08:00 (measured)
Automatic shut-off

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