We compared two handheld garment steamers: the BEAUTURAL Portable Handheld Steamer and the Philips Handheld Garment Steamer 3000 Series.
What we looked at
Power, tank size, steaming time, portability, and price.
The verdict
If you want more power and a larger tank for the money, the BEAUTURAL is the pick at £18.99, and it costs £11.00 less. If you would rather have a foldable steamer with a storage pouch and a no-burns promise on ironable fabrics, the Philips 3000 Series is the alternative, at £29.99.
A £18.99 1200W steamer with about 15 minutes of continuous steam.
A £29.99 foldable 1000W steamer with a storage pouch.
BEAUTURAL Portable Handheld Steamer — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 1200W handheld steamer with a 30-second heat-up, a detachable 8.79-ounce water tank for about 15 minutes of continuous steaming, a lock button for continuous steam, anti-leakage use both vertically and horizontally, and a thermostatic ceramic plate. Carries 4.3 stars from 12.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Philips 3000 Series on these listings, at £18.99
- 1200W with a 30-second heat-up
- Detachable tank for about 15 minutes of continuous steaming
- Lock button for continuous steam on larger items
Worth knowing
- No storage pouch or foldable design stated, unlike the Philips
- No no-burns guarantee stated on the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want more power for less money
- Anyone steaming larger items who wants continuous steam
- Those who want to steam both vertically and horizontally
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a foldable travel steamer with a pouch
- Anyone who wants a stated no-burns guarantee
Philips Handheld Garment Steamer 3000 Series (STH3020/16) — Most Portable
Intended for: Marketed as a compact, foldable 1000W handheld steamer with up to 20 g/min continuous steam, ready in about 30 seconds, a 120ml detachable tank, a storage pouch, no ironing board needed, and a no-burns guarantee on ironable fabrics. Carries 4.3 stars from 1.8K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Compact and foldable for suitcase storage
- Storage pouch included
- No burns guaranteed on ironable fabrics per the listing
- Up to 20 g/min continuous steam
Worth knowing
- Costs £11.00 more than the BEAUTURAL on these listings
- 120ml tank is smaller than the BEAUTURAL's 8.79-ounce tank
Best for
- Buyers who want a foldable travel steamer
- Anyone who values the no-burns promise
- Those who want a storage pouch included
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the larger water tank
