Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Tefal Express Power

18specifications compared
7differ
11identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Tefal Express Power has 200 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2400 W vs 2200 W). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 60 g/min more steam boost performance than the Tefal Express Power (500 g/min vs 440 g/min). The Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK has 1 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Tefal Express Power (7.5 bar vs 6.5 bar). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate on the Tefal Express Power. Product colour: Black on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Red, White on the Tefal Express Power.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- Express Power:2400 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- Express Power:440 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- Express Power:6.5 bar
Continuous steam performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:130 g/min
- Express Power:110 g/min
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- Express Power:Red, White
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- Express Power:1.8 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, Express Power
44 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Tefal Express Power View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2400 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	440 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	6.5 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating time	2 min	2 min
Continuous steam	Yes	Yes
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steam performanceDiffers	130 g/min	110 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steam	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Red, White
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Auto shut-offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Locking	Yes	Yes
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
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
Non-twisting cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Concentrated steam boost at tip of soleplateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safe for all fabricsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic handle	Yes	Yes
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.8 m
Cord storageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel cordKnown 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
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

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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