BREVILLE Vs PHILIPS Steam Generator Iron

Debating whether to buy a BREVILLE or PHILIPS steam generator iron?

In this comparison, we look at BREVILLE and PHILIPS’s best steam generator irons – the DiamondXpress VIN446 and 7000 Series PSG7300/80. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of PHILIPS and BREVILLE’s range of steam generators. We compared the VIN446 and PSG7300/80 on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 vs PHILIPS 7000 Series PSG7300/80 Comparison Analysis

BREVILLE and PHILIPS Generator Ironing Systems

Breville and Philips steam generator irons work by heating water held in a station tank. This heated water by Breville DiamondXpress and Philips 7000 Series “generates” high-pressure steam which is fed through a hose to the iron’s soleplate.

This constant flow of hot BREVILLE VIN446 and PHILIPS PSG7300/80 pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

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

The Philips PSG7300/80 and Breville VIN446 steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

PHILIPS and BREVILLE Iron Power

The BREVILLE VIN446 DiamondXpress and PHILIPS PSG7300/80 7000 Series come with a wattage rating of 2800 and 3120. Typically higher wattage BREVILLE and PHILIPS models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BREVILLE or PHILIPS steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BREVILLE VIN446 has 6.4 bar, and PHILIPS PSG7300/80 8.5 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Breville and Philips soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 is 200 grams per minute, and the Philips 7000 Series PSG7300/80 releases 170 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Breville DiamondXpress and Philips 7000 Series feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 200 and 170 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Breville VIN446 and Philips PSG7300/80 iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

PHILIPS and BREVILLE Features

Along with powerful steam, the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 and Philips 7000 Series PSG7300/80 steam irons have features to increase ironing efficiency and reliability.

• VIN446 BREVILLE features: Anti scale, Precision tip, Auto shut off, Dry Tank alert, Steam boost, Smooth diamond ceramic soleplate
• PSG7300/80 PHILIPS features: SteamGlide Elite Soleplate, OptimalTEMP, motion-sensor technology, TurboPower steam, Eco mode, Easy De-Calc descaling system, high pressure hose, auto shut off, lightweight

Comparing BREVILLE With PHILIPS Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BREVILLE and PHILIPS are reputable brands, with the VIN446 DiamondXpress scoring 4.3/5 and the PSG7300/80 7000 Series scoring 4.8/5.

BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 ratings

• Reviews found: 642
• Rating: 4.3/5

PHILIPS 7000 Series PSG7300/80 ratings

• Reviews found: 271
• Rating: 4.8/5

Brand	Model	Reservoir Tank (L)	Steam Pressure (bar)	Steam Flow (g/min)	Power (Wattage)	Prices
BREVILLE	VIN446	1.5	6.4	200	2800	£199.00
PHILIPS	PSG7300/80	1.5	8.5	170	3120	£399.99

Do BREVILLE and PHILIPS have stander steam irons?

Yes, BREVILLE and PHILIPS produce tradition steam irons, along with a range of steam generators.