Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 3231 vs Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK

16specifications compared
4differ
12identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 40 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun IS 3231 (500 g/min vs 460 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun IS 3231 (7.5 bar vs 7 bar). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 5 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Braun IS 3231 (130 g/min vs 125 g/min). Product colour: Grey on the Braun IS 3231, Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK.

Steam boost performance
- IS 3231:460 g/min
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- IS 3231:7 bar
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
Continuous steam performance
- IS 3231:125 g/min
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
Product colour
- IS 3231:Grey
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black

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Comparison of IS 3231, IS3257BK
40 specifications	A Braun IS 3231 View product	B Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product
Features4 differ
Iron power	2200 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	500 g/min
Soleplate type	EloxalPlus soleplate	EloxalPlus soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	7.5 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	125 g/min	130 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
TypeKnown for one	Pump-driven steam ironing station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off afterKnown for one	10 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECO modeKnown 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
Ergonomicsidentical
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord length	1.7 m	1.7 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	50%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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