Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 3231 vs Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron

12specifications compared
7differ
5identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 150 W more iron power than the Braun IS 3231 (2350 W vs 2200 W). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 20 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun IS 3231 (480 g/min vs 460 g/min). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 8 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun IS 3231 (15 bar vs 7 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun IS 3231, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron. Product colour: Grey on the Braun IS 3231, Grey, Red, White on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron.

Iron power
- IS 3231:2200 W
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:2350 W
Steam boost performance
- IS 3231:460 g/min
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:480 g/min
Soleplate type
- IS 3231:EloxalPlus soleplate
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- IS 3231:7 bar
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:15 bar
Water tank capacity
- IS 3231:1.8 L
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:1.5 L
Product colour
- IS 3231:Grey
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Grey, Red, White
Energy saving percentage
- IS 3231:50%
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:41%

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Comparison of IS 3231, PLGB0087
42 specifications	A Braun IS 3231 View product	B Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron Model PLGB0087 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2350 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	480 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7 bar	15 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Variable steamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Grey, Red, White
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
TypeKnown for one	Pump-driven steam ironing station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	125 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown 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
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
Power1 differ
Energy saving	Yes	Yes
Energy saving percentageDiffers	50%	41%
Ergonomicsidentical
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	240 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	375 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy

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