Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron

18specifications compared
8differ
10identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 300 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (500 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 2.3 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron (7.5 bar vs 5.2 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Ceramic soleplate on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Navy, White on the Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:200 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:5.2 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.1 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:100 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:Navy, White
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, HI5918/26R1
56 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Philips HI5918/26R1 Steam generator iron Model HI5918/26R1 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	200 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	5.2 bar
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.1 L
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	100 g/min
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Extra large
Product colourDiffers	Black	Navy, White
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Descaling & cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User manual recycled paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
LockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.6 m
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 m
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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	1.1 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 W
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99%
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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