BRAUN vs POLTI Steam Generator Iron Comparison

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

In this comparison, we look at BRAUN and POLTI’s best steam generator irons – the CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK and La Vaporella XT100C. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of POLTI and BRAUN’s range of steam generators. We compared the IS7286BK and XT100C on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BRAUN CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK vs POLTI La Vaporella XT100C Comparison Analysis

BRAUN and POLTI Generator Ironing Systems

Braun and Polti steam generator irons work by heating water held in a station tank. This heated water by Braun CareStyle 7 Pro and Polti La Vaporella “generates” high-pressure steam which is fed through a hose to the iron’s soleplate.

This constant flow of hot BRAUN IS7286BK and POLTI XT100C pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on BRAUN and POLTI steam generators are separate – holding 2 and 1.4 litres, respectively – it makes the iron handle and soleplate light, easy to move, and requiring less refills.

The Polti XT100C and Braun IS7286BK steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

POLTI and BRAUN Iron Power

The BRAUN IS7286BK CareStyle 7 Pro and POLTI XT100C La Vaporella come with a wattage rating of 2700 and 2350. Typically higher wattage BRAUN and POLTI models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BRAUN or POLTI steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BRAUN IS7286BK has 8 bar, and POLTI XT100C 7.5 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Braun and Polti soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK is 190 grams per minute, and the Polti La Vaporella XT100C releases 120 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Braun CareStyle 7 Pro and Polti La Vaporella feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 190 and 120 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Braun IS7286BK and Polti XT100C iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

POLTI and BRAUN Features

Along with powerful steam, the Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK and Polti La Vaporella XT100C steam irons have features to increase ironing efficiency and reliability.

• IS7286BK BRAUN features: PowerSteam tech, FreeGlide 3D soleplate, EloxalPlus, ProSteam mode, Ultimate FastClean, iMode technology
• XT100C POLTI features: No Calc Longlife Technology, Multi-directional soleplate, 6 fabric settings, Turbo Crease Removal, Steam Pulse

Comparing BRAUN With POLTI Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BRAUN and POLTI are reputable brands, with the IS7286BK CareStyle 7 Pro scoring 4.6/5 and the XT100C La Vaporella scoring 4.2/5.

BRAUN CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK ratings

• Reviews found: 283
• Rating: 4.6/5

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
BRAUN	IS7286BK	2	8	190	2700	£349.99
POLTI	XT100C	1.4	7.5	120	2350	£379.00

Do BRAUN and POLTI have stander steam irons?

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