Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111

36specifications compared
22differ
14identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

The Imetec RapidVapor Compact has 10 g/min more steam boost performance than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (200 g/min vs 190 g/min). The Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 has 0.4 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (5.2 bar vs 4.8 bar). The Imetec RapidVapor Compact has 47 mm more width than the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 (207 mm vs 160 mm). Only the Imetec RapidVapor Compact has dry ironing. Only the Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 has empty tank detector.

Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- Essential Steam VR4111:190 g/min
Dry ironing
- RapidVapor Compact:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- Essential Steam VR4111:5.2 bar
Empty tank detector
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Essential Steam VR4111:Yes
Removable water tank
- RapidVapor Compact:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Continuous steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Essential Steam VR4111:Yes
Continuous fill
- RapidVapor Compact:Yes
- Essential Steam VR4111:No
Variable steam
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Essential Steam VR4111:Yes

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, Essential Steam VR4111
42 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Rowenta Essential Steam VR4111 View product
Features11 differ
Iron power	2200 W	2200 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	190 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless Steel soleplate
Boiler inside	No	No
Dry ironingDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	5.2 bar
Empty tank detectorDiffers	No	Yes
Removable water tankDiffers	Yes	No
Water tank capacity	1.2 L	1.2 L
Steam boost function	Yes	Yes
Continuous steamDiffers	No	Yes
Continuous fillDiffers	Yes	No
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Variable steamDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable thermostat	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	Black, Silver, Violet
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-drip function	Yes	Yes
Anti-scale systemDiffers	No	Yes
Auto shut-offDiffers	No	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Safety valve	No	No
Heating timeKnown for one	60 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Ergonomics3 differ
Carrying handle(s)Differs	No	Yes
Ergonomic handleDiffers	Yes	No
Handle material	Plastic	Plastic
Cordless	No	No
Cord storageDiffers	No	Yes
Indicationidentical
Steam-ready light	Yes	Yes
Temperature-ready indicator	Yes	Yes
Water level indicator	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	272 mm
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.67 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	216 mm	206 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	336 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	292 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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