BRAUN Vs RUSSELL HOBBS Steam Generator Iron

Debating whether to buy a BRAUN or RUSSELL HOBBS steam generator iron?

In this comparison, we look at BRAUN and RUSSELL HOBBS’s best steam generator irons – the CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK and Quiet Super Steam 24470. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of RUSSELL HOBBS and BRAUN’s range of steam generators. We compared the IS7286BK and 24470 on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BRAUN CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK vs RUSSELL HOBBS Quiet Super Steam 24470 Comparison Analysis

BRAUN and RUSSELL HOBBS Generator Ironing Systems

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

This constant flow of hot BRAUN IS7286BK and RUSSELL HOBBS 24470 pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on BRAUN and RUSSELL HOBBS steam generators are separate – holding 2 and 1.8 litres, respectively – it makes the iron handle and soleplate light, easy to move, and requiring less refills.

The Russell Hobbs 24470 and Braun IS7286BK steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

RUSSELL HOBBS and BRAUN Iron Power

The BRAUN IS7286BK CareStyle 7 Pro and RUSSELL HOBBS 24470 Quiet Super Steam come with a wattage rating of 2700 and 2400. Typically higher wattage BRAUN and RUSSELL HOBBS models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BRAUN or RUSSELL HOBBS steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BRAUN IS7286BK has 8 bar, and RUSSELL HOBBS 24470 7 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Braun and Russell Hobbs soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK is 190 grams per minute, and the Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam 24470 releases 200 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Braun CareStyle 7 Pro and Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 190 and 200 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Braun IS7286BK and Russell Hobbs 24470 iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

RUSSELL HOBBS and BRAUN Features

Along with powerful steam, the Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK and Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam 24470 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
• 24470 RUSSELL HOBBS features: QuietSteam Tech, Ceramic Soleplate, Anti-Limescale Filter, Removable Water Tank, Empty Tank Alert

Comparing BRAUN With RUSSELL HOBBS Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BRAUN and RUSSELL HOBBS are reputable brands, with the IS7286BK CareStyle 7 Pro scoring 4.6/5 and the 24470 Quiet Super Steam scoring 4.3/5.

BRAUN CareStyle 7 Pro IS7286BK ratings

• Reviews found: 283
• Rating: 4.6/5

RUSSELL HOBBS Quiet Super Steam 24470 ratings

• Reviews found: 162
• Rating: 4.3/5

Brand	Model	Reservoir Tank (L)	Steam Pressure (bar)	Steam Flow (g/min)	Power (Wattage)	Prices
BRAUN	IS7286BK	2	8	190	2700	£349.99
RUSSELL HOBBS	24470	1.8	7	200	2400	£199.99

Do BRAUN and RUSSELL HOBBS have stander steam irons?

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