BELDRAY vs POLTI Steam Generator Iron Comparison

Debating whether to buy a BELDRAY or POLTI steam generator iron?

In this comparison, we look at BELDRAY and POLTI’s best steam generator irons – the Mega Steam BEL01483TT and La Vaporella XT100C. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of POLTI and BELDRAY’s range of steam generators. We compared the BEL01483TT and XT100C on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BELDRAY Mega Steam BEL01483TT vs POLTI La Vaporella XT100C Comparison Analysis

BELDRAY and POLTI Generator Ironing Systems

Beldray and Polti steam generator irons work by heating water held in a station tank. This heated water by Beldray Mega Steam and Polti La Vaporella “generates” high-pressure steam which is fed through a hose to the iron’s soleplate.

This constant flow of hot BELDRAY BEL01483TT and POLTI XT100C pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on BELDRAY and POLTI steam generators are separate – holding 1.5 and 1.4 litres, respectively – it makes the iron handle and soleplate light, easy to move, and requiring less refills.

The Polti XT100C and Beldray BEL01483TT steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

POLTI and BELDRAY Iron Power

The BELDRAY BEL01483TT Mega Steam and POLTI XT100C La Vaporella come with a wattage rating of 2600 and 2350. Typically higher wattage BELDRAY and POLTI models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BELDRAY or POLTI steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BELDRAY BEL01483TT has 3.5 bar, and POLTI XT100C 7.5 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Beldray and Polti soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Beldray Mega Steam BEL01483TT is 42 grams per minute, and the Polti La Vaporella XT100C releases 120 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Beldray Mega Steam and Polti La Vaporella feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 42 and 120 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Beldray BEL01483TT and Polti XT100C iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

POLTI and BELDRAY Features

Along with powerful steam, the Beldray Mega Steam BEL01483TT and Polti La Vaporella XT100C steam irons have features to increase ironing efficiency and reliability.

• BEL01483TT BELDRAY features: Vertical steam, Removable water tank, Ceramic soleplate 1.9m power cord, Adjustable temperature
• XT100C POLTI features: No Calc Longlife Technology, Multi-directional soleplate, 6 fabric settings, Turbo Crease Removal, Steam Pulse

Comparing BELDRAY With POLTI Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BELDRAY and POLTI are reputable brands, with the BEL01483TT Mega Steam scoring 4.1/5 and the XT100C La Vaporella scoring 4.2/5.

BELDRAY Mega Steam BEL01483TT ratings

• Reviews found: 109
• Rating: 4.1/5

POLTI La Vaporella XT100C ratings

• Reviews found: 319
• Rating: 4.2/5

Brand	Model	Reservoir Tank (L)	Steam Pressure (bar)	Steam Flow (g/min)	Power (Wattage)	Prices
BELDRAY	BEL01483TT	1.5	3.5	42	2600	£99.99
POLTI	XT100C	1.4	7.5	120	2350	£379.00

Do BELDRAY and POLTI have stander steam irons?

Yes, BELDRAY and POLTI produce tradition steam irons, along with a range of steam generators.