Rowenta Access
Score: 73/100
PurSteam SteamTech Elite
Score: 82/100Rankings
The PurSteam PUR0017 delivers 1750 W of power with a digital LED interface and six temperature presets, offering precise control and strong continuous steam. Its relatively small water tank and moderate weight may be less ideal for travelers. Ideal for households that iron frequently and appreciate digital features and safety systems.
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 | 1,750 Wbest | |
251 ml | 450 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 59 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1.77 kg | 1.5 kgbest |
3 levels | 6 levelsbest | |
240.8 cm | 243.84 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.6 cmbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 31.7 cmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1725 W | 1750 W |
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 251 ml | 450 ml |
Features(1) | ||
Temperature Settings (levels) | 3 levels | 6 levels |
Design(3) | ||
Soleplate Material | Stainless Steel | ceramic |
Weight (kg) | 1.77 kg | 1.5 kg |
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.
Choose PUR0017 for superior steam performance and digital precision; stick with Rowenta only if brand loyalty outweighs feature gaps.
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.
