POLTI vs TEFAL Steam Generator Iron Comparison

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

In this comparison, we look at POLTI and TEFAL’s best steam generator irons – the La Vaporella XT100C and Pro Express Vision GV9820G0. These powerful steam iron stations sit at the top of TEFAL and POLTI’s range of steam generators. We compared the XT100C and GV9820G0 on power, performance, price, and user ratings.

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POLTI La Vaporella XT100C vs TEFAL Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 Comparison Analysis

POLTI and TEFAL Generator Ironing Systems

Polti and Tefal steam generator irons work by heating water held in a station tank. This heated water by Polti La Vaporella 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 POLTI XT100C and TEFAL GV9820G0 pressurised steam works deep into fabrics, efficiently ironing out wrinkles and creases, leaving laundry smooth.

Because the base water tanks on POLTI and TEFAL steam generators are separate – holding 1.4 and 1.2 litres, respectively – it makes the iron handle and soleplate light, easy to move, and requiring less refills.

The Tefal GV9820G0 and Polti XT100C steam generator irons are designed to handle ironing large loads of laundry with ease.

TEFAL and POLTI Iron Power

The POLTI XT100C La Vaporella and TEFAL GV9820G0 Pro Express Vision come with a wattage rating of 2350 and 2800. Typically higher wattage POLTI and TEFAL models equals more powerful steam and quicker heat up time, but also greater home energy consumption.

Steam Generator Iron Bar Pressure

All POLTI or TEFAL steam generator irons have a “bar” rating, which is a measure of steam force output. The POLTI XT100C has 7.5 bar, and TEFAL GV9820G0 9 bar. The higher the bar pressure, the more steam from the Polti and Tefal soleplate holes, and better crease removal.

Steam output for the Polti La Vaporella XT100C is 120 grams per minute, and the Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 releases 180 grams every minute of ironing.

Both the Polti La Vaporella and Tefal Pro Express Vision feature “Boost”, which more than doubles the 120 and 180 gram/minute steam flow rate, for a short burst to assist the Polti XT100C and Tefal GV9820G0 iron heavy fabrics or stubborn creases.

TEFAL and POLTI Features

Along with powerful steam, the Polti La Vaporella XT100C and Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820G0 steam irons have features to increase ironing efficiency and reliability.

• XT100C POLTI features: No Calc Longlife Technology, Multi-directional soleplate, 6 fabric settings, Turbo Crease Removal, Steam Pulse
• GV9820G0 TEFAL features: Smart LED Vision, Scale Collector, Anti-drip Protect System, Silence Technology, Durilium Airglide Autoclean soleplate

Comparing POLTI With TEFAL Steam Generator Iron Reviews

POLTI and TEFAL are reputable brands, with the XT100C La Vaporella scoring 4.2/5 and the GV9820G0 Pro Express Vision scoring 4.5/5.

POLTI La Vaporella XT100C ratings

• Reviews found: 319
• Rating: 4.2/5

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
POLTI	XT100C	1.4	7.5	120	2350	£379.00
TEFAL	GV9820G0	1.2	9	180	2800	£549.99

Do POLTI and TEFAL have stander steam irons?

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