Steam irons: Compare features & prices

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Tank capacity (ml)
Manufacturers claimed water capacity. If no capacity is claimed we list our measured capacity.

Cord length (m)
Cord length from plug to iron. For steam generators this is the length of the cord from the plug to the tank.

Weight of iron (kg)
For steam irons this is the weight of the iron with a full tank of water. For generators it's the weight of just the iron, not the water tank.

Auto shut-off
This is a safety feature that switches an iron off automatically if it's left unattended for a period of time.

Anti-calcium cartridge
Irons with a 'yes' have anti-calcium cartridges that will need to be replaced periodically.

Steaming time per fill (mins)
How long you can steam for continuously on the highest steam setting before needing to refill the tank. Time given in minutes.

Performance
Our professional ironer assessed the effort that was needed, the quality of finish and the time taken to get a good result ironing a skirt, shirt and pair of trousers.

Descaling
We check how successfully the descaling function works to restore the iron to steaming at it's original steam rate and how easy the iron is to descale. For generators with replaceable anti-calcium cartridges this rating also takes into account the number of times a cartridge needs to be replaced.

Heat-up time
How quickly the iron heats up from cold to be ready to iron on the three-dot heat setting.

Ease of operation
How easy and comfortable the iron is to use.

Overall convenience
An overall rating for convenience, which includes how easy our testers found the product to store and the instructions to read.

Filling the tank
How easy it is to fill the tank with water.

Storage
How quickly the iron cools and how easy it is to store.

Noise
Subjective rating of how noisy the iron is when using continuous steam. The more stars, the quieter it is.

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