Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 140 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red (500 g/min vs 360 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 1.1 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red (7.5 bar vs 6.4 bar). Only the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red has carrying handle(s). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Durilium Airglide soleplate on the Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:360 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Durilium Airglide soleplate
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:6.4 bar
Water tank capacity
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.8 L
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:1.4 L
Heating time
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2 min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 s
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:120 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red:Black, Red

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Comparison of IS3257BK, VR7443
51 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Rowenta VR7443 2400 W 1.4 L Durilium Airglide soleplate Black, Red Model VR7443 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	360 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Durilium Airglide soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	6.4 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.8 L	1.4 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	2 min	120 s
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	120 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
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
Locking	Yes	Yes
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
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 min
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spray functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Differs	No	Yes
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
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	China
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 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.31 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	234 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	392 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.72 kg

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