Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Philips 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator

13specifications compared
6differ
7identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 4000 Series PSG4020/20 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 50 g/min more steam boost performance than the Philips 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator (500 g/min vs 450 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 1 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Philips 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator (7.5 bar vs 6.5 bar).

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator:450 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator:6.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator:1.7 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator:140 g/min
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, PSG4020/20
41 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Philips 4000 Series PSG4020/20 Steam Generator Model PSG4020/20 View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	450 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	EloxalPlus soleplate	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1.7 L
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	140 g/min
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown 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
Suitable for tap waterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Refill any timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc clean reminderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Light & Sound
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
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
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.65 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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