Rowenta Access
Score: 73/100
PurSteam Steam Station Max
Score: 72/100Rankings
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.
The Pursteam PUR0018 is a high-power steam station with a rapid 1.5-minute heat-up and a generous 1500 ml removable water tank, delivering strong burst steam for tough wrinkles. Its weight and lack of digital temperature controls may limit appeal for users seeking lightweight or highly precise irons. Best suited for households that need extended steaming sessions and value anti-calc protection.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,725 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
251 ml | 1,500 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 59 seconds | 1.5 secondsbest |
— | 110 g/minbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.77 kgbest | 2.49 kg |
3 levelsbest | — | |
240.8 cmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.6 cmbest | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1725 W | 1500 W |
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 251 ml | 1500 ml |
Heat‑Up Time (seconds) | 59 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
Design(2) | ||
Soleplate Material | Stainless Steel | ceramic |
Weight (kg) | 1.77 kg | 2.49 kg |
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.
