BREVILLE Vs POLTI Steam Generator Iron

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

In this comparison, we look at BREVILLE and POLTI’s best steam generator irons – the DiamondXpress VIN446 and La Vaporella XT100C. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of POLTI and BREVILLE’s range of steam generators. We compared the VIN446 and XT100C on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 vs POLTI La Vaporella XT100C Comparison Analysis

BREVILLE and POLTI Generator Ironing Systems

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

This constant flow of hot BREVILLE VIN446 and POLTI XT100C pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on BREVILLE 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 Breville VIN446 steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

POLTI and BREVILLE Iron Power

The BREVILLE VIN446 DiamondXpress and POLTI XT100C La Vaporella come with a wattage rating of 2800 and 2350. Typically higher wattage BREVILLE and POLTI models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BREVILLE or POLTI steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BREVILLE VIN446 has 6.4 bar, and POLTI XT100C 7.5 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Breville and Polti soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 is 200 grams per minute, and the Polti La Vaporella XT100C releases 120 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Breville DiamondXpress and Polti La Vaporella feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 200 and 120 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Breville VIN446 and Polti XT100C iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

POLTI and BREVILLE Features

Along with powerful steam, the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 and Polti La Vaporella XT100C 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
• XT100C POLTI features: No Calc Longlife Technology, Multi-directional soleplate, 6 fabric settings, Turbo Crease Removal, Steam Pulse

Comparing BREVILLE With POLTI Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BREVILLE and POLTI are reputable brands, with the VIN446 DiamondXpress scoring 4.3/5 and the XT100C La Vaporella scoring 4.2/5.

BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 ratings

• Reviews found: 642
• Rating: 4.3/5

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
BREVILLE	VIN446	1.5	6.4	200	2800	£199.00
POLTI	XT100C	1.4	7.5	120	2350	£379.00

Do BREVILLE and POLTI have stander steam irons?

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