BREVILLE Vs TOWER Steam Generator Iron

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

In this comparison, we look at BREVILLE and TOWER’s best steam generator irons – the DiamondXpress VIN446 and Ceraglide T22023GLD. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of TOWER and BREVILLE’s range of steam generators. We compared the VIN446 and T22023GLD on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 vs TOWER Ceraglide T22023GLD Comparison Analysis

BREVILLE and TOWER Generator Ironing Systems

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

This constant flow of hot BREVILLE VIN446 and TOWER T22023GLD pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on BREVILLE and TOWER 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 Tower T22023GLD and Breville VIN446 steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

TOWER and BREVILLE Iron Power

The BREVILLE VIN446 DiamondXpress and TOWER T22023GLD Ceraglide come with a wattage rating of 2800 and 2700. Typically higher wattage BREVILLE and TOWER models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All BREVILLE or TOWER steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The BREVILLE VIN446 has 6.4 bar, and TOWER T22023GLD 3 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Breville and Tower soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 is 200 grams per minute, and the Tower Ceraglide T22023GLD releases 80 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Breville DiamondXpress and Tower Ceraglide feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 200 and 80 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Breville VIN446 and Tower T22023GLD iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

TOWER and BREVILLE Features

Along with powerful steam, the Breville DiamondXpress VIN446 and Tower Ceraglide T22023GLD 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
• T22023GLD TOWER features: Fast heat-up, Ceraglide ceramic soleplate, self-cleaning function, variable temperature control, vertical steam, great value

Comparing BREVILLE With TOWER Steam Generator Iron Reviews

BREVILLE and TOWER are reputable brands, with the VIN446 DiamondXpress scoring 4.3/5 and the T22023GLD Ceraglide scoring 4.0/5.

BREVILLE DiamondXpress VIN446 ratings

• Reviews found: 642
• Rating: 4.3/5

TOWER Ceraglide T22023GLD ratings

• Reviews found: 2,801
• Rating: 4.0/5

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
TOWER	T22023GLD	1.2	3	80	2700	£69.99

Do BREVILLE and TOWER have stander steam irons?

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