Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK vs Imetec RapidVapor Compact

8specifications compared
6differ
2identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 200 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 260 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (460 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 1.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (6 bar vs 4.8 bar). Only the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has continuous steam. Product colour: Violet, Black on the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK, White, Grey, Blue on the Imetec RapidVapor Compact.

Iron power
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:2400 W
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:460 g/min
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:6 bar
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.5 L
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
Continuous steam
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Yes
- RapidVapor Compact:No
Product colour
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Violet, Black
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue

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Comparison of IS2144BK, RapidVapor Compact
51 specifications	A Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK Model IS2144BK View product	B Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2400 W	2200 W
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	6 bar	4.8 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 s
Continuous steamDiffers	Yes	No
Continuous fillKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Vertical steam function	Yes	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	Violet, Black	White, Grey, Blue
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECO modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spray functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Visible water levelKnown 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
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy storageKnown for one	Yes	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
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	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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