Product comparison · 2 steam ironing stations

Imetec RapidVapor Compact vs Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black

20specifications compared
16differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 600 W more iron power than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (2800 W vs 2200 W). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 400 g/min more steam boost performance than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (600 g/min vs 200 g/min). The Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has 3.2 bar more maximum steam pressure than the Imetec RapidVapor Compact (8 bar vs 4.8 bar). Only the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has anti-scale system. Only the Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black has carrying handle(s).

Iron power
- RapidVapor Compact:2200 W
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:2800 W
Steam boost performance
- RapidVapor Compact:200 g/min
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:600 g/min
Maximum steam pressure
- RapidVapor Compact:4.8 bar
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:8 bar
Water tank capacity
- RapidVapor Compact:1.2 L
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:1.8 L
Product colour
- RapidVapor Compact:White, Grey, Blue
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Black, White
Anti-scale system
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Yes
Carrying handle(s)
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Yes
Cord storage
- RapidVapor Compact:No
- Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black:Yes

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Comparison of RapidVapor Compact, SV8156G0
60 specifications	A Imetec RapidVapor Compact View product	B Tefal Express Vision Steam Generator Iron SV8156 - White & Black Model SV8156G0 View product
Features6 differ
Iron powerDiffers	2200 W	2800 W
Steam boost performanceDiffers	200 g/min	600 g/min
Soleplate typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Durilium AirGlide Autoclean soleplate
Maximum steam pressureDiffers	4.8 bar	8 bar
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Steam/temperature control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic, Manual
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.2 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 performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 g/min
Vertical steam function	Yes	Yes
Filling opening sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Large
Product colourDiffers	White, Grey, Blue	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 functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 systemDiffers	No	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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dry ironingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Empty tank detectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating timeKnown for one	60 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous steamKnown for one	No	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
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	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
Poweridentical
Energy savingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
Carrying handle(s)Differs	No	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 m
Cord storageDiffers	No	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
Handle materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	No	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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	207 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	400 mm
HeightDiffers	271 mm	310 mm
Iron weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.22 kg
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	216 mm	290 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	385 mm
Package heightDiffers	302 mm	340 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.5 kg	5 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box

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