Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK vs Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black

16specifications compared
7differ
9identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 600 W more iron power than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (2800 W vs 2200 W). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 100 g/min more steam boost performance than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (600 g/min vs 500 g/min). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 0.5 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK (8 bar vs 7.5 bar). Only the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has carrying handle(s). Soleplate type: EloxalPlus soleplate on the Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK, Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate on the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black.

Iron power
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:2200 W
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:2800 W
Steam boost performance
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:500 g/min
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:600 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:7.5 bar
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:8 bar
Product colour
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:Black
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Black, White
Carrying handle(s)
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:No
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Yes
Cord length
- CareStyle 3 IS3257BK:1.7 m
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:1.6 m

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Comparison of IS3257BK, SV8156G0
60 specifications	A Braun CareStyle 3 IS3257BK Model IS3257BK View product	B Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black Model SV8156G0 View product
Features5 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2800 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	500 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeDiffers	EloxalPlus soleplate	Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	7.5 bar	8 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic, Manual
Water tank capacity	1.8 L	1.8 L
Concentrated steam boost at tip of soleplateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous fill	Yes	Yes
Continuous steam performance	130 g/min	130 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Large
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Calc-clean function	Yes	Yes
Removable anti-calc collectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale system	Yes	Yes
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 bar
Pointed tipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Steam pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 bar
Visible water levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Boiler insideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamKnown 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
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
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
Carrying handle(s)Differs	No	Yes
Cord lengthDiffers	1.7 m	1.6 m
Cord storage	Yes	Yes
Hose lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indicationidentical
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.22 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.35 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8516400000
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	France
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	340 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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