Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40

12specifications compared
7differ
5identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (600 g/min vs 500 g/min). The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (8 bar vs 7.5 bar). The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 0.2 L more water tank capacity than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2 L vs 1.8 L). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Aluminium soleplate on the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Black, Blue, White on the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40.

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:600 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:Aluminium soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:2 L
Heating time
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2 min
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:1 min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:Black, Blue, White
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:1.8 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, PLGB0089
44 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 Model PLGB0089 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2200 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	600 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	8 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	2 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	1 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 steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Blue, 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
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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	1.8 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicator	Yes	Yes
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
Poweridentical
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 kg

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