Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station

14specifications compared
8differ
6identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 160 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station (500 g/min vs 340 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 1.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station (7.5 bar vs 6.3 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, T-ionicGlide soleplate on the Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Black, Purple on the Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:340 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:T-ionicGlide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:6.3 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:2.5 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:120 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:Black, Purple
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station:1.8 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, GC8652/80R1
51 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Philips GC8652/80R1 steam ironing station Model GC8652/80R1 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	340 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	T-ionicGlide soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	6.3 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	2.5 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Purple
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 min
Extra large water inletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Low water alarmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam tipKnown 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 storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W
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 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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