Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Braun CareStyle 5 IS5247VI

16specifications compared
5differ
11identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle 5 IS5247VI has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 5 IS5247VI has 0.2 L more water tank capacity than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2 L vs 1.8 L). The Braun CareStyle 5 IS5247VI has 15 g/min more continuous steam performance than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (145 g/min vs 130 g/min). Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Violet, White on the Braun CareStyle 5 IS5247VI.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- CareStyle 5 IS5247VI:2400 W
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- CareStyle 5 IS5247VI:2 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- CareStyle 5 IS5247VI:145 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- CareStyle 5 IS5247VI:Violet, White
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- CareStyle 5 IS5247VI:1.8 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, IS5247VI
40 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Braun CareStyle 5 IS5247VI Model IS5247VI View product
Features4 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performance	500 g/min	500 g/min
Soleplate type	EloxalPlus soleplate	EloxalPlus soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureKnown for one	7.5 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	2 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fill	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	145 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Violet, White
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Locking	Yes	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for tap water	Yes	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.8 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Temperature-ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55%

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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