Philips is good brand for Irons , one of popular brands . some differences which were not mentioned earlier - as steam iron has to uses water it consumes more electricity to convert water into steam , it could end up consuming more electricity watts compared to dry iron. though its really useful in removing creases in clothes steam iron is not suitable for delicate clothes wool etc , dry iron has setting in it for silk or woolen cloth. have to careful to not to overfill water and keep some gap in steam iron . do check the watts consumption of iron .