Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron

15specifications compared
6differ
9identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 150 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2350 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 20 g/min more steam boost performance than the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron (500 g/min vs 480 g/min). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 7.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (15 bar vs 7.5 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Grey, Red, White on the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:2350 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:480 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:15 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:1.5 L
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Grey, Red, White

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Comparison of IS3257BK, PLGB0087
49 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron Model PLGB0087 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2350 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	480 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Aluminium soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	15 bar
Empty tank detector	Yes	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.5 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 performanceKnown for one	130 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Red, White
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
LockingKnown 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
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
Ergonomicsidentical
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 lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready 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
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	375 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 kg

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