Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK vs Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 260 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (460 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 0.8 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (6 bar vs 5.2 bar). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 0.4 L more water tank capacity than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (1.5 L vs 1.1 L). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK, Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron. Product colour: Violet, Black on the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK, Navy, White on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron.

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:460 g/min
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:6 bar
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.5 L
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:125 g/min
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:100 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Violet, Black
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
AC input voltage
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:220 - 240 V
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:220-240 V
Cord length
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.8 m
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS2144BK, HI5918/26R1
47 specifications	A Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK Model IS2144BK View product	B Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	200 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	5.2 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.1 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	125 g/min	100 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Extra large
Product colourDiffers	Violet, Black	Navy, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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	1.6 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	362 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	263 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 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	99%
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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