AO Smith HAS-X1-025-LHS Storage 25 Litre Horizontal Water Heater (Geyser) Rust-proof outer Body|Compact Size vs Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron

What separates them

These two differ on 8 recorded specifications. The AO Smith HAS-X1-025-LHS Storage 25 Litre Horizontal Water Heater (Geyser) Rust-proof outer Body|Compact Size is ₹9,695 dearer.

AO Smith HAS-X1-025-LHS Storage 25 Litre Horizontal Water Heater (Geyser) Rust-proof outer Body|Compact Size vs Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron

AO Smith

AO Smith HAS-X1-025-LHS Storage 25 Litre Horizontal Water Heater (Geyser) Rust-proof outer Body|Compact Size

₹10,990

Standing loss is the figure nobody publishes and the reason a geyser costs more to run than people expect: leaving it switched on wastes roughly 0.6 kWh a day doing nothing but keeping water hot, which is about Rs1,750 a year for no benefit.

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Philips

Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron

₹1,295

1440 W is the specification that decides how quickly it recovers heat after a burst of steam, and at this price it is generous -- cheaper irons sit at 1000 W and stall on thick cotton.

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Who the AO Smith HAS-X1-025-LHS Storage 25 Litre Horizontal Water Heater is for

Buy it if: Families of three to four needing consistent hot water at 8 bar pressure for a high-rise.

Avoid it if: Single users needing hot water occasionally -- an instant heater wastes nothing on standing loss.

Who the Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron is for

Buy it if: Anyone ironing cotton and linen regularly who wants quick heat recovery.

Avoid it if: Anyone ironing a lot of silk or synthetics -- the missing anti-drip valve will mark them.

Specifications, side by side

8 of 21 rows differ. Differences first.

SpecificationAO Smith HAS-X1-025-LHS Storage 25 Litre Horizontal Water HeaterPhilips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Price₹10,990₹1,295
Annual energy useRoughly 800 kWh a year for a family of four, about Rs6,400 at Rs8 per unitRoughly 30 kWh a year at 20 minutes twice a week
BEE rating year2023 rating yearNot applicable
BEE star rating5 starNot rated -- BEE does not cover steam irons
Capacity25 litres180 ml water tank
Dimensions45 x 45 x 55 cm27 x 12 x 14 cm
InstallationWall mounted, needs a 16 A point and a plumberNone
Rated power2000 W1440 W
Weight14 kg1.1 kg
ISEERNot applicableNot applicable
Noise levelNot applicableNot applicable
RefrigerantNot applicableNot applicable
Warranty1 Year Official Brand Warranty1 Year Official Brand Warranty
Anode rodMagnesium, and it is a consumable -- it should be inspected every 2 years not published
Anti-drip not publishedNo -- water can spot fabric at low temperature settings
Cord not published1.8 m, 360 degree swivel
Heat-up timeAbout 15 minutes for 25 litres not published
Pressure rating8 bar, suitable for high-rise buildings not published
Soleplate not publishedNon-stick coated aluminium
Standing lossRoughly 0.6 kWh per 24 hours -- the energy lost keeping stored water hot not published
Steam output not publishedContinuous 17 g per minute, 90 g steam boost
TankBlue Diamond glass-lined steel not published

Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.

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