Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 3231 vs Imetec RapidVapor Compact

11specifications compared
6differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun IS 3231 has 260 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (460 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Braun IS 3231 has 2.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (7 bar vs 4.8 bar). The Braun IS 3231 has 0.6 L more water tank capacity than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (1.8 L vs 1.2 L). Only the Braun IS 3231 has cord storage. Heating time: 2 min on the Braun IS 3231, 60 s on the Imetec RapidVapor Compact.

Steam boost performance
- IS 3231:460 g/min
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- IS 3231:7 bar
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
Water tank capacity
- IS 3231:1.8 L
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
Heating time
- IS 3231:2 min
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
Product colour
- IS 3231:Grey
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
Cord storage
- IS 3231:Yes
- RapidVapor Compact:No

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Comparison of IS 3231, RapidVapor Compact
49 specifications	A Braun IS 3231 View product	B Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product
Features5 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	200 g/min
Boiler insideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	4.8 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	60 s
Continuous steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White, Grey, Blue
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TypeKnown for one	Pump-driven steam ironing station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeKnown for one	EloxalPlus soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	125 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageDiffers	Yes	No
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	207 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	389 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	271 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	302 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 kg
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

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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