Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 150 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2350 W vs 2200 W). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 280 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (480 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has 10.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (15 bar vs 4.8 bar). Only the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has empty tank detector. Only the Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron has variable steam.

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:2350 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:480 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:15 bar
Empty tank detector
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Yes
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:1.5 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:2 min
Variable steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Yes
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron:Grey, Red, White

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, PLGB0087
50 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Polti La Vaporella XM84C Steam Generator Iron Model PLGB0087 View product
Features8 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2350 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	480 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	15 bar
Empty tank detectorDiffers	No	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 L	1.5 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Grey, Red, 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
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Operating pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 bar
Ergonomics1 differ
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 storageDiffers	No	Yes
Easy to set up and storeKnown 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
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	240 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	310 mm
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	5.2 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 savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41%

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