Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 3231 vs Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Braun IS 3231 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun IS 3231 has 10 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station (460 g/min vs 450 g/min). The Braun IS 3231 has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station (7 bar vs 6.5 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun IS 3231, SteamGlide Plus soleplate on the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station. Product colour: Grey on the Braun IS 3231, Blue on the Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station.

Iron power
- IS 3231:2200 W
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- IS 3231:460 g/min
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:450 g/min
Soleplate type
- IS 3231:EloxalPlus soleplate
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- IS 3231:7 bar
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- IS 3231:1.8 L
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:1.7 L
Continuous steam performance
- IS 3231:125 g/min
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:140 g/min
Product colour
- IS 3231:Grey
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:Blue
Cord length
- IS 3231:1.7 m
- 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS 3231, PSG4020/21
34 specifications	A Braun IS 3231 View product	B Philips 4000 series PSG4020/21 steam ironing station Model PSG4020/21 View product
Features7 differ
TypeKnown for one	Pump-driven steam ironing station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	450 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	SteamGlide Plus soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	6.5 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.7 L
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	125 g/min	140 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Blue
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
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 waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown 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
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light & Sound
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	50%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.6 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.65 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia

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