Hamilton Beach Iron & Vertical Steamer Silver
Score: 75/100
PurSteam SteamTech Elite
Score: 78/100Rankings
The PurSteam PUR0017 delivers 30 g/min continuous steam, a digital LED display and a sizable 450 ml tank, making it powerful and user-friendly. Its weight and lack of vertical steaming limit portability and versatility. Ideal for households needing strong, precise steam performance.
The Hamilton Beach 19806 delivers 1800 W power with a durable Durathon nonstick soleplate, retractable cord and vertical-steam capability for robust household ironing. Missing water-tank capacity details and its moderate weight are notable drawbacks. Suited for families needing strong steam performance on thick fabrics.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.419 kgbest | 1.497 kg |
1,800 Wbest | 1,750 W | |
— | 30 g/minbest | |
— | 450 mlbest | |
243.84 cmbest | 243.84 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1750 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.419 kg | 1.497 kg |
Soleplate Material | Durathon Nonstick | Ceramic |
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Professional reviewers and retailer editors position the 19806 as a durable, high-steam iron that outperforms Hamilton Beach's mid-range model with a more robust soleplate and greater steam output, emphasizing its suitability for heavy-duty household ironing tasks.
Everyday users appreciate the iron's strong steam and durable soleplate, reporting effective wrinkle removal on thick fabrics, while noting the lack of detailed water-tank information and the iron's relatively heavy weight.
Professional coverage is limited but generally favorable. A YouTube demonstration praised the PUR0017's robust construction, digital LED interface, and superior steam performance, even stating it outperforms the reviewer's previous Rowenta iron. Retailer copy highlights the precise temperature control, visible water level, and safety systems as key engineering strengths.
Everyday users express strong satisfaction, emphasizing the iron's powerful steam, easy-to-read digital display, and smooth ceramic soleplate. Reviewers on Walmart rate it highly, noting the long runtime and effective wrinkle removal, while no major complaints surface beyond minor confusion over tank capacity and its relatively heavy feel.
