Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK vs Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red

14specifications compared
8differ
6identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red (460 g/min vs 360 g/min). The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 0.4 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK (6.4 bar vs 6 bar). The Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has 0.1 L more water tank capacity than the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red (1.5 L vs 1.4 L). Only the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK has spray function. Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK, Durilium Airglide soleplate on the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red.

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:460 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:360 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:6 bar
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:6.4 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:1.5 L
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:1.4 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:125 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Violet, Black
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Black, Red
Spray function
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:Yes
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:No
AC input frequency
- CareStyle Compact IS2144BK:50 - 60 Hz
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:50/60 Hz

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Comparison of IS2144BK, VR7443
40 specifications	A Braun CareStyle Compact IS2144BK Model IS2144BK View product	B Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red Model VR7443 View product
Features7 differ
Iron power	2400 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	460 g/min	360 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	6 bar	6.4 bar
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.5 L	1.4 L
Heating timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 s
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	125 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Violet, Black	Black, Red
Automatic anti-calc	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 min
ECO mode	Yes	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray functionDiffers	Yes	No
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown 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 voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Ergonomicsidentical
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.31 kg
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	234 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	392 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.72 kg

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