Review of the best Braun irons and steamers by performance and cost

Today Braun is not only a world-renowned, high-quality and well-sold German brand, but also the belief in dedication to tradition and customer care unchanged since the company was founded in 1921 by engineer Max Braun from Frankfurt am Main. The best Braun irons and steamers will be discussed in this article.

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When buying Braun equipment, you can be sure that the device will last a long time, provided that the product was not a fake, of which there are now a lot. It is sometimes very easy to detect a fake, just take the device in hand and inspect the build quality so that there are no obvious defects, gaps and strange squeaks. Sometimes a fake is given out by an elementary misspelled name, an unpleasant smell, a lack of a certificate, or an indistinct instruction for the product.

High-quality Braun brand appliances can be purchased both in specialized hardware stores and in the departments of ordinary chain hypermarkets.

It is absolutely natural that the official distributors of the Braun brand are companies with a good reputation that have been holding leading positions in the market for more than a dozen years, these are S3, Consumatika, Delongy and Riksom-M.

When choosing a device for the home, you should pay attention to the country in which the direct production and assembly of products was carried out, since Braun brand equipment is produced not only in Germany, but also in Spain, China, Mexico, Poland, Hungary and Ireland.

Braun offers customers all kinds of household appliances that can be used in the household, as well as in the field of beauty and health.

In this review, we will try to determine the choice of such important household appliances as irons and steamers in terms of price, quality and basic technical characteristics.

How to choose the right iron?

A good iron, first of all, should iron perfectly, eliminating folds from the thing after the first contact with the surface of the fabric, thus saving the hostess time with the ability to iron a large amount of laundry, spending a minimum of effort.

An iron with a good steam system for steaming dry, wrinkled laundry can provide an effective and enjoyable routine such as ironing. The higher the force of the steam blow, the faster it will be possible to cope with all the folds.

There are irons with a vertical steaming function, this allows you to process clothes hanging on a hanger faster, better, without harming capricious fabrics and without experiencing discomfort when trying to iron products with a complex cut on a regular ironing board.

The steaming function can be a real lifesaver for people who cannot afford to spend a lot of time on household chores.But there is one pitfall in this process - this is dirty water that comes from the tap, it contains many impurities that, getting into the iron, leave strong scale when heated.

Unfortunately, some time later, after using the steam iron, the buyer may be in for an unpleasant surprise, when at the most crucial moment or before any important event, all the accumulated dirt in the iron suddenly decides to come out with steam during the next press of the button.

To avoid damage to the laundry with dirty scale, it is worth choosing devices with a built-in self-descaling system. Then a simple push of a button can prevent all the unwanted consequences of using tap water. Some irons also have a special tank for scale, it needs to be periodically cleaned, that it is time to clean the iron can be given a signal and a special indicator that some models are equipped with.

The power of a household appliance for every day should be within 2000 W, since irons with low power, purchased in order to save energy, actually require more time and effort to iron, which in turn only increases the amount of energy consumed and the hostess fatigue.

In addition to power, convenience is an important criterion when choosing an appliance such as an iron. The device must be held in hands before purchasing, check whether the cord is long enough, whether it is comfortable to hold on to its handle, whether it is too bulky and heavy or, on the contrary, light.

When it comes to electrical appliances, safety plays an important role in the choice and use. Surely, many are familiar with the situation when in a hurry I ran out of the house and do not remember whether I pulled the iron cord out of the socket.

In this situation, many Braun irons will protect the house from fire, since in rest mode with an upright position, the device has an auto shutdown function. In addition, some models of irons turn off even when the iron is left lying flat on the surface of the fabric.

Nevertheless, for safety reasons, before leaving the house, you should disconnect the power from all electrical appliances, even if they have a protection system.

There are situations when a completely high-quality device that could still serve loses the integrity of the ironing surface. This question is perhaps the most difficult, since it is rather difficult for a non-professional to predict how the surface of the iron will behave when heated and accidentally touched with metal or plastic.

The sole of Braun irons is resistant to deformation, easy to clean and provides perfect glide of the appliance in any mode for different fabric qualities.

Let's take a look at some of the popular Braun iron models that are in great demand among customers.

The best Braun irons and steamers

Braun TS 365 A

The list of quality inexpensive irons from Braun is topped by the TexStyle 3 TS365A model. For just 2500-3000 rubles, the buyer receives a powerful device of 2200 W, which heats up quickly and also cools down quickly, has all the basic functions that a modern iron should have and at the same time is relatively not heavy and pretty in appearance.

• Budgetary price;
• Pink color;
• This iron will turn off automatically, in whatever position it is left, as a special auto-off system will work;
• Easy and delicate ironing is provided by various built-in functions, such as vertical steaming, steam boost 120 g / min;
• A sufficiently capacious water tank holds 300 ml, of course, water may not be enough for a large ironing, but a few things or a set of bed linen will be ironed without additional topping up of water in the tank. By the way, you need to choose an iron carefully, open the water tank and check if it is easy to handle it, draw water into it;
• This iron has a ceramic sole;
• The iron does not leave unpleasant streaks on the fabric, as the scale is removed by the built-in cleaning system;
• The steam level is manually adjusted, in addition, for persistent creases on the fabric, the iron has a water spray function;
• In addition to the fact that the iron has a cleaning system, the device still provides a good preservation of the remaining water in the tank, so sudden cases of water leakage from the iron are excluded;
• The cable from the iron is long enough, which allows you not to hinder the movements of the hostess when ironing, in addition, it is very well attached to the base of the iron, and will not bend and break over time, since the ball mount provides good mobility of the cord;
• The heat is evenly distributed over the ceramic soleplate of the iron, making ironing much easier;
• The water spray button allows you to solve problems pointwise, which is important, because during steaming, the fabric becomes slightly damp and you need to wait a while for excess moisture to evaporate, and a few drops from the spray evaporate faster during ironing;
• Built-in anti-scale system ensures safe use of regular tap water for steaming;
• Ball attachment of the network cable to the housing.

• Since the water in steam irons needs to be refilled during ironing, it would be good to make the water tank transparent so that the water level can be clearly seen;
• The steam supply button is located on the inside of the handle, which is not always convenient, since you can press it accidentally when you don't need it at all.

Braun TS 345

The TS 345 model is similar in many respects to the one discussed earlier, but much simpler in terms of technical characteristics and more affordable in price. The power of the iron is good - 2000 W, but the steam consumption is the same as that of the previous model - 25 grams per minute, the steam boost is weaker - 100 grams per minute. An iron costs about 2,000 rubles.

• Ceramic sole provides smooth glide, subject to optimal temperature selection, in accordance with the type of fabric;
• The ability to use the iron as a vertical steamer, in conditions of constant steam supply;
• The water left in the iron reservoir does not leak, so the reservoir does not need to be emptied after each ironing;
• Thanks to simple self-cleaning manipulations, the iron does not stain clothes with dirty scale, the appearance of which is possible only if the system malfunctions, which happens extremely rarely;
• You can adjust the level of steam in order to save water;
• The cord rotates in the area of ​​attachment and is quite long 2m.

• The soleplate of the iron can be damaged if it touches metal parts in clothes, so you need to work with the iron carefully. No other shortcomings were found during the operation of this device.

Braun TS545SA

Perhaps, only the non-budgetary cost did not allow the TS 545SA model to take first place in this review, since such an iron costs around 5,000 rubles. A powerful iron - 2000 W, copes well with its main tasks, at the same time it looks very stylish, modern, which cannot be said about the previous classic models.

• The big advantage of this model is the Saphir iron soleplate coating, which consists of an alloy of several metals that are resistant to various types of damage, which significantly prolongs the service life of the iron;
• A powerful steam boost of 160 grams per minute provides instant and high-quality ironing;
• The iron is ideal from the point of view of safety, it cannot be overheated, since it turns off automatically at rest, there is a heating indicator;
• Long cord 2 and a half meters;
• Steams vertically as well as horizontally;
• The iron handle is rubberized;
• Despite the reinforced sole, the weight of the device is not very large, a little more than 1kg;
• There is a scale protection.

• According to some customer reviews, this model has a drawback only in relation to the water tank.Although it is a capacious 300ml, it is not convenient for everyone to use it, in addition, it is difficult to pour out the water remaining after work from the tank, and in some cases the water still leaks, which is quite unpleasant, given all the other advantages of this model.

Steam generator set Braun, CareStyle 3 IS 3042 WH

Housewives with a solid approach to housekeeping may want the IS 3042 WH from Braun. Such a device can be useful not only for household needs, but also for businesses related to the sale and care of clothing. The power of such a system is 2400 W, the average cost is 12,000 rubles.

• An impressive saving of time and effort in the ironing process;
• Large 2 liter water tank that is easy to install and refill with water;
• Powerful steam boost 330 grams per minute;
• The iron heats up in 60 seconds, turns off and cools itself almost instantly, the temperature is automatically regulated;
• Horizontal and vertical steaming;
• The descaling system is in place, in addition, if it is time to clean the system, a special indicator lights up;
• Compact, lightweight and ergonomic design;
• This model has a 2 year warranty.

• The cord is short, only 1.8 m;
• Country of origin - China.

Braun TS9 SI 9188

A solid model, somewhat heavy and impressive, but powerful 2800 W, with Smart ICARE mode for any fabric. This device makes the ironing process really pleasant and efficient. For only 9,000 rubles, the buyer gets a powerful iron with a steaming function, which will serve for many years faithfully. Let's consider the main advantages of the presented model.

• Iron soleplate The 3D Saphir iron sole has increased durability, however, the weight of the iron does not become too large;
• A smart system for adjusting the temperature regime for any type of fabric will not allow you to spoil your favorite thing, as it happened before with old models of irons, prone to overheating;
• The iron, which is not used for several seconds in a horizontal position, turns off automatically, as well as in a vertical state, preventing a fire hazard;
• The steam boost is strong enough in this case 230 grams per minute;
• Large water tank 330 milliliters, water can be topped up in the process;
• Steam is supplied constantly, the level of supply is regulated, steam boost and vertical steaming, besides, water can be sprayed in the old way;
• Light indications work on the iron, work, switching on, water level, self-cleaning. Dry ironing is possible without using the steaming function;
• From the point of view of ergonomics, the model is made with a plus, since there is a ball mobility of the cord and a rubberized comfortable handle;
• Long cord of 2.5 meters, allows the iron to be more maneuverable;
• There is a gap and an angular steam supply, for working in inaccessible areas of clothing and in the area of ​​buttons;
• German brand, country of origin Hungary.

• Gray body color;
• High price.

Ironing system Braun CareStyle IS 2044

The next model for those who want to save not only time, but also space in the room. The compact model of the Braun IS 2044 ironing system makes it easy to do without an ironing board and simply store such a smart system on a shelf in the closet.

Good power of the device - 2200 W, the iron copes with household tasks, without exceeding energy consumption. Such a nice ironing system costs around 11,000 rubles.

• Steam boost 350 grams per minute;
• A 1.3 liter water tank is enough for vertical and horizontal steaming of various types of fabrics;
• Temperature modes are individually regulated;
• Auto shutdown system operates;
• The cord is long enough, 1.8 m and it is convenient to wind it, there is a place for storage;
• Availability of a warranty card for up to two years;
• The limescale filters are easy to replace and extend the life of the system.

• The main disadvantage of this steaming and ironing system is its high cost.The IS 2044 model is not the most expensive in the line of Braun ironing systems, but it is not available to every customer.

Braun CareStyle steam generator iron IS 3041/1

The system provides constant steam for the best ironing result. The power of such an installation is good 2400W, the iron is lightweight, since the water tank exists independently of the iron. The model has all the useful qualities of successful predecessors and costs between 9000-1000 rubles.

• Large 2 liter water tank with descaling system;
• Safety and ease of use;
• Steam boost 310 g / min and continuous steam output 120 g / min;
• The rounded edges of the sole, coupled with a good gliding surface, allow the iron to be more agile and faster.

• The water tank must be placed in a specific place near the board;
• High cost of the ironing system

Conclusion

It is difficult to say which particular iron or steamer from the Braun brand is the best, since the iron is selected individually for the needs of the buyer, in accordance with his goals and preferences, but there is no doubt that the appliances from Braun will not leave anyone indifferent.