Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator

18specifications compared
8differ
10identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator has 920 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (3120 W vs 2200 W). The Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (600 g/min vs 500 g/min). The Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator has 1 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (8.5 bar vs 7.5 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, SteamGlide Elite soleplate on the Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Blue on the Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:3120 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:600 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:8.5 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:1.5 L
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:160 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:Blue
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator:1.65 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, PSG7200/60
51 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Philips 7000 series PerfectCare Steam Generator Model PSG7200/60 View product
Features7 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	3120 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	SteamGlide Elite soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	8.5 bar
Empty tank detector	Yes	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	160 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	None
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Locking	Yes	Yes
Optimal TEMP technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Boiler insideKnown 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
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
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 – 60
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.65 m
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 m
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 storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
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	240 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	444 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	288 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.55 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indonesia
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	490 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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