Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056 vs Braun IS 3042

Key differences

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056:400 g/min
- IS 3042:330 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056:Saphir soleplate
- IS 3042:Eloxal soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056:7.5 bar
- IS 3042:5.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056:1.4 L
- IS 3042:2 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056:125 g/min
- IS 3042:120 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056:Black, Grey
- IS 3042:White

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Comparison of CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056, IS 3042
25 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 5 Pro IS 5056 View product	B Braun IS 3042 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	400 g/min	330 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	Saphir soleplate	Eloxal soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	5.5 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.4 L	2 L
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	125 g/min	120 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	White
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 bar
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off afterKnown for one	10 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hanger hookKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose length	1.6 m	1.6 m
Swivel cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	180 mm	180 mm
Height	280 mm	280 mm
Weight	4.8 kg	4.8 kg

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