Philips GC4938/20 Azur Advanced Steam Iron Review

The Philips Azur Advanced Steam Iron is a modern, high performing product which is capable of providing fast and efficient crease removal. It's equipped with OptimalTEMP functionality which automatically adjusts the iron's temperature depending on what material is being ironed. This system ensures no burns on all ironable fabrics. So whether you're ironing jeans, linen, cashmere or silk, this steam iron doesn't need to be adjusted.

Although we go into more detail later, we take a quick look at its features. It has a high steam output of 55g of continuous steam per minute, and a 240g per minute boost for the more ingrained and tougher creases. It has a Philips SteamGlide Plus soleplate designed for the best glide. It's made from a ceramic material and has an advanced titanium layer and also a 6 layer coating. It's non-stick, scratch resistant and simple to clean.

About Philips

Philips are a global brand of electronics and appliances. They have products in the following categories: personal care, household products, sound/vision, mother/child care, lighting, health and automotive. Their cleaning appliances in particular include irons such as this, steam generator irons, vacuum cleaners and accessories.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Soleplate - The soleplate uses Philips' own "SteamGlide Plus" design. It's made from ceramic with a 6 layer coating and a titanium layer. The result is a durable, non-sticking, scratch resistant soleplate which facilitates an easy glide.
• OptimalTEMP - This steam iron has no manual temperature settings, instead adjusting automatically depending on what type of fabric is being ironed. You can therefore iron silk then jeans and then silk again without stopping for thought. As a result, there's no need to sort your washing beforehand, which is a good time saver.
• Output - The continuous steam output is 55g per minute, and the steam boost is 240g per minute. Such a high steam boost is perfect for removing the tougher creases with only a handful of strokes. The iron operates at 3000W.
• Smart Quick Calc Release - This steam iron collects limescale efficiently, giving the iron a longer lifespan.
• Large Water Tank - The large 330ml capacity tank reduces the time between refills.
• Drip-Stop - The iron protects against dripping, therefore keeping garments spotless.
• Automatic Shut Off - When the iron is left idle, it will automatically switch itself off after a period of time.

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Summary

The Philips Azur Advanced Steam Iron is a good iron overall. Its main feature is the OptimalTEMP functionality which ensures no burns on ironable fabrics by automatically adjusting the temperature depending on the material being ironed. It has a solid steam output and an impressive steam boost which will breeze through tough creases. We also like the SteamGlide Plus soleplate which provides durability and an easy glide with its special design. We rate the Philips Azur Advanced Steam Iron 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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