Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Grundig SIS 6550

17specifications compared
10differ
7identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Grundig SIS 6550 has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 140 g/min more steam boost performance than the Grundig SIS 6550 (500 g/min vs 360 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 1 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Grundig SIS 6550 (7.5 bar vs 6.5 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Ceramic Ultra Glide soleplate on the Grundig SIS 6550. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Turquoise, White on the Grundig SIS 6550.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- SIS 6550:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- SIS 6550:360 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- SIS 6550:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- SIS 6550:1.2 L
Heating time
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2 min
- SIS 6550:1 min
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- SIS 6550:110 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- SIS 6550:Turquoise, White
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- SIS 6550:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, SIS 6550
40 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Grundig SIS 6550 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	360 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Ceramic Ultra Glide soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	6.5 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	1 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fill	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	110 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Turquoise, 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 switch	Yes	Yes
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soleplate materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceramic
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 min
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown 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	1.6 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 indicator	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers	2 year(s)	3 year(s)

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