Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 has 230 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (430 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 has 1.9 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (6.7 bar vs 4.8 bar). The Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 has 0.1 L more water tank capacity than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (1.3 L vs 1.2 L). Only the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 has variable steam. Heating time: 60 s on the Imetec RapidVapor Compact, 2 min on the Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45.

Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:430 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:6.7 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:1.3 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:2 min
Variable steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:Green, Grey, White
Width
- RapidVapor Compact:207 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:300 mm
Depth
- RapidVapor Compact:389 mm
- Vaporella Next VN18.45:390 mm

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, PLGB0086
55 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Polti Vaporella Next VN18.45 Model PLGB0086 View product
Features6 differ
Iron power	2200 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	430 g/min
Boiler insideKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dry ironingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	6.7 bar
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.3 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Heating timeDiffers	60 s	2 min
Continuous steamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous fillKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable steamDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable thermostat	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Green, Grey, White
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto shut-offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety valveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium soleplate
Non-stick coatingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power off afterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 min
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handle materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord storageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Castor wheelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Easy storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hose storageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Calc indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	390 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	245 mm
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	5.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	216 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	302 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.5 kg	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	Italy
Poweridentical
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29%

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