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Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator

18specifications compared
8differ
10identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 150 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator (500 g/min vs 350 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 1.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator (7.5 bar vs 6 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Ceramic soleplate on the Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Blue, White on the Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:350 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:Ceramic soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:6 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:1.4 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:120 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:Blue, White
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, PSG3000/20R1
47 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Philips 3000 series PSG3000/20R1 Steam generator Model PSG3000/20R1 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	350 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Ceramic soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	6 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.4 L
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	120 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue, White
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown 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
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown 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
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	192 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	355 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.03 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 kg

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