BREVILLE Vs TEFAL Steam Generator Iron

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

In this comparison, we look at BREVILLE and TEFAL’s best steam generator irons – the DiamondXpress VIN446 and Pro Express Vision GV9820G0. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of TEFAL and BREVILLE’s range of steam generators. We compared the VIN446 and GV9820G0 on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 vs TEFAL Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 Comparison Analysis

BREVILLE and TEFAL Generator Ironing Systems

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

This constant flow of hot BREVILLE VIN446 and TEFAL GV9820G0 pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on BREVILLE and TEFAL steam generators are separate – holding 1.5 and 1.2 litres, respectively – it makes the iron handle and soleplate light, easy to move, and requiring less refills.

The Tefal GV9820G0 and Breville VIN446 steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

TEFAL and BREVILLE Iron Power

The BREVILLE VIN446 DiamondXpress and TEFAL GV9820G0 Pro Express Vision come with a wattage rating of 2800 and 2800. Typically higher wattage BREVILLE and TEFAL models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BREVILLE or TEFAL steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BREVILLE VIN446 has 6.4 bar, and TEFAL GV9820G0 9 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Breville and Tefal soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 is 200 grams per minute, and the Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 releases 180 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Breville DiamondXpress and Tefal Pro Express Vision feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 200 and 180 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Breville VIN446 and Tefal GV9820G0 iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

TEFAL and BREVILLE Features

Along with powerful steam, the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 and Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 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
• GV9820G0 TEFAL features: Smart LED Vision, Scale Collector, Anti-drip Protect System, Silence Technology, Durilium Airglide Autoclean soleplate

Comparing BREVILLE With TEFAL Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BREVILLE and TEFAL are reputable brands, with the VIN446 DiamondXpress scoring 4.3/5 and the GV9820G0 Pro Express Vision scoring 4.5/5.

BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 ratings

• Reviews found: 642
• Rating: 4.3/5

TEFAL Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 ratings

• Reviews found: 116
• Rating: 4.5/5

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
TEFAL	GV9820G0	1.2	9	180	2800	£549.99

Do BREVILLE and TEFAL have stander steam irons?

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