
Rowenta Access
Score: 72/100
PurSteam Steam Station Max
Score: 69/100Rankings

Rowenta Access offers a 1725 W stainless-steel soleplate, 59-second heat-up and a retractable cord for convenient storage. The modest water-tank capacity and limited steam burst reach can hinder long sessions. Suited for everyday mixed-fabric ironing on a budget.

The Pursteam Steam Station Max combines a 1500 W heater, large 1500 ml removable tank and fast 1.5-minute heat-up for extended steaming sessions. Its heavy weight and lack of vertical steam limit portability and versatility. It's aimed at families or heavy-load users needing continuous steam.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.77 kgbest | 2.493 kg |
1,725 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
— | 35 g/minbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 59 secbest | 90 sec |
250 ml | 1,500 mlbest | |
3best | — | |
241 cmbest | — |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1725 W | 1500 W |
Performance(1) | ||
Heat‑up Time (sec) | 59 sec | 90 sec |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.77 kg | 2.493 kg |
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 250 ml | 1500 ml |
Soleplate Material | Stainless Steel | Ceramic |

Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).

Professional reviewers rate the DW2459 as a top-performing mid-range iron, emphasizing its high 362°F temperature, rapid heat-up, precise tip, smooth glide and convenient vertical steam.
Everyday users consistently praise the iron's ease of use, comfortable grip, effective wrinkle removal, reliable vertical steam, and durable stainless-steel soleplate.
