Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK vs Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 210 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (460 g/min vs 250 g/min). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (6 bar vs 5.5 bar). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 0.2 L more water tank capacity than the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station (1.5 L vs 1.3 L). Only the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has automatic anti-calc. Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK, SteamGlide soleplate on the Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station.

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:460 g/min
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:250 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:6 bar
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:5.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.5 L
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:1.3 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:125 g/min
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:110 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Violet, Black
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:Blue, White
Automatic anti-calc
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Yes
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:No
AC input voltage
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:220 - 240 V
- GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station:220-240 V

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Comparison of IS2144BK, GC6820/20R1
54 specifications	A Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK Model IS2144BK View product	B Philips GC6820/20R1 steam ironing station Model GC6820/20R1 View product
Features7 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	250 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	SteamGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	5.5 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.3 L
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	125 g/min	110 g/min
Product colourDiffers	Violet, Black	Blue, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcDiffers	Yes	No
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 kg
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
Soleplate gliding star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Soleplate scratch-resistance star ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Steam on demand technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ProVelocity steam engineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.65 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	201 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	222 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.72 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	398 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
No temperature setting neededKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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