Sunbeam Professional
Score: 72/100
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 Sunbeam Professional Digital Steam Iron combines 1700 W power with a 11-setting LCD display and an 8-ft retractable cord for precise temperature control and convenience. While feature-rich, its heavier build and lack of anti-drip or anti-calc specifications may affect long-term reliability. Geared toward users seeking digital control and strong steam output.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.365 kgbest | 1.497 kg |
1,700 W | 1,750 Wbest | |
— | 30 g/minbest | |
— | 450 mlbest | |
11best | — | |
243.84 cmbest | 243.84 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1700 W | 1750 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.365 kg | 1.497 kg |
Soleplate Material | Nonstick | Ceramic |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | LCD | LED |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
