Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 3231 vs Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK

13specifications compared
5differ
8identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 200 W more iron power than the Braun IS 3231 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun IS 3231 has 1 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK (7 bar vs 6 bar). The Braun IS 3231 has 0.3 L more water tank capacity than the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK (1.8 L vs 1.5 L). Product colour: Grey on the Braun IS 3231, Violet, Black on the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK.

Iron power
- IS 3231:2200 W
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:2400 W
Maximum steam pressure
- IS 3231:7 bar
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:6 bar
Water tank capacity
- IS 3231:1.8 L
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.5 L
Product colour
- IS 3231:Grey
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Violet, Black
Cord length
- IS 3231:1.7 m
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.8 m

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Comparison of IS 3231, IS2144BK
32 specifications	A Braun IS 3231 View product	B Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK Model IS2144BK View product
Features4 differ
TypeKnown for one	Pump-driven steam ironing station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performance	460 g/min	460 g/min
Soleplate type	EloxalPlus soleplate	EloxalPlus soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	6 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performance	125 g/min	125 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Violet, Black
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	10 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECO mode	Yes	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast heatKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Precision tipKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
Continuous steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	50%	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.8 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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