BREVILLE Vs RUSSELL HOBBS Steam Generator Iron

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

In this comparison, we look at BREVILLE and RUSSELL HOBBS’s best steam generator irons – the DiamondXpress VIN446 and Quiet Super Steam 24470. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of RUSSELL HOBBS and BREVILLE’s range of steam generators. We compared the VIN446 and 24470 on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 vs RUSSELL HOBBS Quiet Super Steam 24470 Comparison Analysis

BREVILLE and RUSSELL HOBBS Generator Ironing Systems

Breville and Russell Hobbs steam generator irons work by heating water held in a station tank. This heated water by Breville DiamondXpress 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 BREVILLE VIN446 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 BREVILLE and RUSSELL HOBBS steam generators are separate – holding 1.5 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 Breville VIN446 steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

RUSSELL HOBBS and BREVILLE Iron Power

The BREVILLE VIN446 DiamondXpress and RUSSELL HOBBS 24470 Quiet Super Steam come with a wattage rating of 2800 and 2400. Typically higher wattage BREVILLE 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 BREVILLE or RUSSELL HOBBS steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BREVILLE VIN446 has 6.4 bar, and RUSSELL HOBBS 24470 7 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Breville and Russell Hobbs soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 is 200 grams per minute, and the Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam 24470 releases 200 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Breville DiamondXpress and Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 200 and 200 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Breville VIN446 and Russell Hobbs 24470 iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

RUSSELL HOBBS and BREVILLE Features

Along with powerful steam, the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 and Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam 24470 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
• 24470 RUSSELL HOBBS features: QuietSteam Tech, Ceramic Soleplate, Anti-Limescale Filter, Removable Water Tank, Empty Tank Alert

Comparing BREVILLE With RUSSELL HOBBS Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BREVILLE and RUSSELL HOBBS are reputable brands, with the VIN446 DiamondXpress scoring 4.3/5 and the 24470 Quiet Super Steam scoring 4.3/5.

BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 ratings

• Reviews found: 642
• Rating: 4.3/5

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
BREVILLE	VIN446	1.5	6.4	200	2800	£199.00
RUSSELL HOBBS	24470	1.8	7	200	2400	£199.99

Do BREVILLE and RUSSELL HOBBS have stander steam irons?

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