Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

26specifications compared
10differ
16identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 310 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (500 g/min vs 190 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 2.3 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (7.5 bar vs 5.2 bar). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 0.6 L more water tank capacity than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (1.8 L vs 1.2 L). Only the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has boiler inside. Only the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has removable water tank.

Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- Essential Steam VR4111:Stainless Steel soleplate
Boiler inside
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Removable water tank
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- Essential Steam VR4111:1.2 L
Continuous fill
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- Essential Steam VR4111:Black, Silver, Violet

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Comparison of IS3257BK, Essential Steam VR4111
48 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features8 differ
Iron power	2200 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Boiler insideDiffers	Yes	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	5.2 bar
Empty tank detector	Yes	Yes
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillDiffers	Yes	No
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver, Violet
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-off	Yes	Yes
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Safety valveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceKnown for one	130 g/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LockingKnown 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
Ergonomics2 differ
Carrying handle(s)Differs	No	Yes
Ergonomic handleDiffers	Yes	No
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	272 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.67 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	206 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	336 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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