Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Imetec RapidVapor Compact

24specifications compared
12differ
12identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 300 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (500 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 2.7 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (7.5 bar vs 4.8 bar). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 0.6 L more water tank capacity than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (1.8 L vs 1.2 L). Only the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has boiler inside. Only the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has empty tank detector.

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
Boiler inside
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- RapidVapor Compact:No
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
Empty tank detector
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- RapidVapor Compact:No
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
Heating time
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2 min
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
Continuous steam
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- RapidVapor Compact:No
Variable steam
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- RapidVapor Compact:No

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Comparison of IS3257BK, RapidVapor Compact
46 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product
Features11 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	200 g/min
Boiler insideDiffers	Yes	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	4.8 bar
Empty tank detectorDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	60 s
Continuous steamDiffers	Yes	No
Variable steamDiffers	Yes	No
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	White, Grey, Blue
Anti-scale systemDiffers	Yes	No
Auto shut-offDiffers	Yes	No
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Soleplate typeKnown for one	EloxalPlus soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	130 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown 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
Ergonomics1 differ
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storageDiffers	Yes	No
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	207 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	389 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	271 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	302 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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