Rowenta Access
Score: 73/100
Hamilton Beach Iron & Vertical Steamer Silver
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 19806 is a high-power 1800 W iron with a durable Durathon nonstick soleplate and a retractable cord for easy storage. Lack of clear water-tank capacity and steam-output details makes performance expectations uncertain. Suited for households needing strong steam on thick fabrics while valuing compact storage.
The Rowenta DW2459 Access is a lightweight 1725 W steam iron featuring a rapid 59-second heat-up and a stainless-steel soleplate with three temperature settings. Its small 8.5 oz water tank and limited steam burst reach can require frequent refills. Best suited for everyday household ironing and vertical steaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,725 W | 1,800 Wbest | |
251 mlbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 59 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1.77 kg | 1.419 kgbest |
3 levelsbest | — | |
240.8 cm | 243.84 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.6 cmbest | 30.7 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 31.7 cm | 12.7 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1725 W | 1800 W |
Design(6) | ||
Soleplate Material | Stainless Steel | Durathon Nonstick |
Weight (kg) | 1.77 kg | 1.419 kg |
Length (cm) | 14.6 cm | 30.7 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.7 cm | 12.7 cm |
Height (cm) | 18.4 cm | 0.254 cm |
Cord Length (cm) | 240.8 cm | 243.84 cm |
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, while noting minor drawbacks such as a small tank opening and limited steam projection.
Everyday users consistently praise the iron's ease of use, comfortable grip, effective wrinkle removal, reliable vertical steam, and durable stainless-steel soleplate, with few complaints beyond the small water-tank opening and short steam burst reach.
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.
