The 10 Best Steam Irons as of June 2026

How we ranked these steam irons

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each steam iron does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Steam Irons	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9845	9.0	Best overall	Steam iron	£100	View Price
2	Tefal Express Protect Generator	9.0	Best steam generator	Steam generator	£200	View Price
3	Philips Azur 8000	8.9	Best steam iron	Steam iron	£90	View Price
4	Philips PerfectCare 7000	8.8	Best generator value	Steam generator	£180	View Price
5	Tefal Pro Express Vision	8.8	Best premium generator	Steam generator	£280	View Price
6	Bosch Sensixx'x	8.6	Best mid steam iron	Steam iron	£60	View Price
7	Russell Hobbs Steamglide	8.4	Best value	Steam iron	£30	View Price
8	Tefal Access Steam+	8.3	Best garment steamer	Garment steamer	£50	View Price
9	Morphy Richards Breeze	8.3	Best cheap	Steam iron	£25	View Price
10	Philips Steam&Go handheld	8.2	Best travel	Handheld steamer	£40	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9845

9.0Our number one pick.

Tefal's Ultimate Pure combines a high steam output, durable Durilium soleplate and anti-scale system for fast, glide-easy ironing, the best standard iron for most homes. It is pricier than basic irons, but the steam and glide are exceptional.

Steam: 9.2Glide: 9.2Ease: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

High steam output
Smooth durable soleplate
Good anti-scale system

Cons

Pricier than basic irons
Heavier

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best steam generator

Tefal Express Protect Generator

9.0A superb runner-up.

Tefal's Express steam generator delivers powerful continuous steam and a large boiler for ploughing through big piles of ironing quickly, a huge upgrade for busy households. It is bulky and pricey, but the power and speed are exceptional.

Steam: 9.6Glide: 9.2Ease: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Powerful continuous steam
Large water tank
Fast on big loads

Cons

Bulky
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best steam iron

Philips Azur 8000

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The Philips Azur 8000 pairs a smooth SteamGlide soleplate with strong steam and an auto-clean system for excellent everyday results. It is a touch heavy, but the glide and steam are excellent.

Steam: 9.0Glide: 9.2Ease: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Very smooth glide
Strong steam
Auto-clean

Cons

A little heavy
No auto shut-off on all modes

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best generator value

Philips PerfectCare 7000

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The PerfectCare 7000 offers OptimalTemp single-setting ironing and strong steam from a generous boiler, taking the guesswork out of big loads. It is bulky, but the ease and steam power are excellent.

Steam: 9.2Glide: 9.0Ease: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

No temperature guesswork
Strong steam
Large boiler

Cons

Bulky
Heavier iron head

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best premium generator

Tefal Pro Express Vision

8.8A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Pro Express Vision adds automatic steam, auto-empty and descaling to a powerful generator, a premium hands-off system for heavy ironers. It is expensive and large, but the automation and power are excellent.

Steam: 9.4Glide: 9.0Ease: 9.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Automatic steam
Self-emptying and descaling
Very powerful

Cons

Expensive
Large footprint

Check price on Amazon≈ £280

Best mid steam iron

Bosch Sensixx'x

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

Bosch's Sensixx'x is a dependable mid-range iron with a good ceramic soleplate, solid steam and anti-drip, a reliable everyday workhorse. It is fairly plain, but for reliable ironing and value it is excellent.

Steam: 8.6Glide: 8.8Ease: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Reliable steam
Good ceramic soleplate
Anti-drip

Cons

Plain design
Mid steam output

Check price on Amazon≈ £60

Best value

Russell Hobbs Steamglide

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Russell Hobbs Steamglide offers a non-stick soleplate, decent steam and a vertical-steam option at a bargain price, strong value for occasional ironing. It is lighter-duty, but for value it is excellent.

Steam: 8.2Glide: 8.4Ease: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Decent steam
Vertical steam

Cons

Lighter-duty
Smaller water tank

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best garment steamer

Tefal Access Steam+

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Tefal Access Steam+ is a handheld garment steamer that quickly refreshes and de-creases hanging clothes without an ironing board, ideal for delicates and quick touch-ups. It won't give a crisp pressed finish, but for convenience and value it is good.

Steam: 8.4Glide: 8.0Ease: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

No ironing board needed
Great for delicates
Fast heat-up

Cons

No crisp pressed finish
Small water tank

Check price on Amazon≈ £50

Best cheap

Morphy Richards Breeze

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Morphy Richards Breeze is a cheap, light steam iron that covers everyday creases with a ceramic soleplate and decent steam, a sensible budget pick. It is basic, but for the price it does the job well.

Steam: 8.0Glide: 8.2Ease: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheap and light
Ceramic soleplate
Decent steam

Cons

Basic features
Smaller tank

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best travel

Philips Steam&Go handheld

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

The Steam&Go is a compact handheld steamer that heats fast and refreshes clothes on the go, perfect for travel and quick fixes. It is for touch-ups rather than full ironing, but for travel and value it is good.

Steam: 8.2Glide: 8.0Ease: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Compact for travel
Fast heat-up
Easy quick refresh

Cons

Touch-ups only
Small tank

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the steam irons in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9845, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Tefal Express Protect Generator and Philips Azur 8000 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best steam irons without overthinking it, the Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9845 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £100

Our top picks at a glance

Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9845

Philips PerfectCare 7000

Tefal Pro Express Vision

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How we ranked these steam irons

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9845

Pros

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Tefal Express Protect Generator

Pros

Cons

Philips Azur 8000

Pros

Cons

Philips PerfectCare 7000

Pros

Cons

Tefal Pro Express Vision

Pros

Cons

Bosch Sensixx'x

Pros

Cons

Russell Hobbs Steamglide

Pros

Cons

Tefal Access Steam+

Pros

Cons

Morphy Richards Breeze

Pros

Cons

Philips Steam&Go handheld

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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