Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Rowenta VR9043F0 steam ironing station

26specifications compared
9differ
17identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Rowenta VR9043F0 steam ironing station has 600 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2800 W vs 2200 W). The Rowenta VR9043F0 steam ironing station has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (600 g/min vs 500 g/min). The Rowenta VR9043F0 steam ironing station has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (8 bar vs 7.5 bar). Only the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has boiler inside. Only the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has empty tank detector.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:2800 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:600 g/min
Soleplate type
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:EloxalPlus soleplate
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:Stainless Steel soleplate
Boiler inside
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:No
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:8 bar
Empty tank detector
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:No
Continuous fill
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Yes
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:No
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- VR9043F0 steam ironing station:Black, Blue

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Comparison of IS3257BK, VR9043F0
49 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Rowenta VR9043F0 steam ironing station Model VR9043F0 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2800 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Stainless Steel soleplate
Boiler insideDiffers	Yes	No
Dry ironingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	8 bar
Empty tank detectorDiffers	Yes	No
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillDiffers	Yes	No
Continuous steam performance	130 g/min	130 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Blue
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-off	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
Calc-clean functionKnown 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
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
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Differs	No	Yes
Ergonomic handle	Yes	Yes
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	345 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	224 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	284 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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