Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun IS 3231 vs Rowenta Force Pro 350 VR7442

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Rowenta Force Pro 350 VR7442 has 200 W more iron power than the Braun IS 3231 (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun IS 3231 has 110 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Force Pro 350 VR7442 (460 g/min vs 350 g/min). The Braun IS 3231 has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Force Pro 350 VR7442 (7 bar vs 6.5 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun IS 3231, Durilium Airglide soleplate on the Rowenta Force Pro 350 VR7442. Heating time: 2 min on the Braun IS 3231, 120 s on the Rowenta Force Pro 350 VR7442.

  • Iron power
    • IS 3231:2200 W
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:2400 W
  • Steam boost performance
    • IS 3231:460 g/min
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:350 g/min
  • Soleplate type
    • IS 3231:EloxalPlus soleplate
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:Durilium Airglide soleplate
  • Maximum steam pressure
    • IS 3231:7 bar
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:6.5 bar
  • Water tank capacity
    • IS 3231:1.8 L
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:1.4 L
  • Heating time
    • IS 3231:2 min
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:120 s
  • Continuous steam performance
    • IS 3231:125 g/min
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:120 g/min
  • Product colour
    • IS 3231:Grey
    • Force Pro 350 VR7442:Black, Brown

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Comparison of IS 3231, Force Pro 350 VR7442
40 specifications
Features9 differ
TypePump-driven steam ironing stationPump-driven steam ironing station
Iron powerDiffers2200 W2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers460 g/min350 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffersEloxalPlus soleplateDurilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers7 bar6.5 bar
Removable water tankYesYes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Water tank capacityDiffers1.8 L1.4 L
Heating timeDiffers2 min120 s
Continuous steam performanceDiffers125 g/min120 g/min
Vertical steam functionYesYes
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Brown
Automatic anti-calcKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto power offYesYes
Auto power off afterDiffers10 min8 min
ECO modeYesYes
LockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Precision tipYesYes
Spray functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Steam boost functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast heatKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Energy savingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving percentageKnown for one50%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Carrying handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cord storageYesYes
Hose storageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cord lengthKnown for one1.7 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.31 kg
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source234 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source392 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.72 kg

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