Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40

13specifications compared
10differ
3identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 400 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (600 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 3.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (8 bar vs 4.8 bar). The Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has 0.8 L more water tank capacity than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2 L vs 1.2 L). Only the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 has cord storage. Heating time: 60 s on the Imetec RapidVapor Compact, 1 min on the Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40.

Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:600 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:2 L
Heating time
- RapidVapor Compact:60 s
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:1 min
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:Black, Blue, White
Cord storage
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:Yes
Width
- RapidVapor Compact:207 mm
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:370 mm
Depth
- RapidVapor Compact:389 mm
- Vaporella Instant VI50.40:235 mm

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, PLGB0089
47 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Polti Vaporella Instant VI50.40 Model PLGB0089 View product
Features5 differ
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	600 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	8 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	2 L
Steam boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeDiffers	60 s	1 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 steamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable thermostatKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Black, Blue, 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
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
360° rotational baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Indicationidentical
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	370 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	235 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	285 mm
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	3.5 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
Poweridentical
Energy saving percentageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60%

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