Rank #1 in Best Steam Irons 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage That Doesn't Add Up
Russell Hobbs Power Steam Ultra 3100W Steam Iron
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Russell Hobbs Power Steam Ultra is the iron sitting at number one in this guide: a 3100W model 20630 with a ceramic soleplate, a 350 ml water tank, a 210 g shot of steam and a claimed 70 g of continuous steam, listed at £34.00 with 42,507 ratings at 4.4 out of 5.
Its place at the top rests on arithmetic rather than adjectives. Several irons in this set disagree with themselves: a wattage in the title that changes in the bullet points, one listing quoting 60 Hz where the rest quote 50 Hz. The Russell Hobbs does not do that. The product name says 3100W, the first bullet says "powered by 3100 watts" and the spec table reads 3100 watts. Its 70 g/min continuous steam figure is also the highest claimed by any iron in the ten, and 42,507 ratings is a wide evidence base for a £34 iron. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing for this product, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 42,507 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £34.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 42,507 ratings |
| Wattage | 3100 watts — the title, the first bullet and the spec table all say the same |
| Continuous steam | 70 g/min, the highest continuous figure claimed in this guide |
| Shot of steam | 210 g |
| Water tank | 350 ml |
| Model | Russell Hobbs 20630, 240 volts, 50 Hz |
| Best Sellers Rank (as listed) | 1 in Steam Irons, 37 in Home & Kitchen |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very satisfied with iron heats up quickly and pleased with the quality for the price. Slightly heavier to what I am used to but didn't find it a problem. Would recommend”
Verified purchase“Very pleased with this iron. Gets hot and easy to use. Has some weight to it but not heavy. No problems so far and had it for about a year now.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Steam Irons 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage That Doesn't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What wattage is the Russell Hobbs Power Steam Ultra?
3100 watts. The 20630 is named as 3100W in the product title, the first bullet says it is "powered by 3100 watts" and the spec table reads 3100 watts, so the three agree.
How much steam does it produce?
The listing claims a 210 g shot of steam for denim and linen and 70 g of continuous steam for cotton, which is the highest continuous figure quoted by any iron in this guide.
How big is the water tank?
350 ml. The listing ties that tank to the 210 g burst of steam and the 70 g continuous shot.
Does it switch itself off?
Yes. The listing says it switches off after 30 seconds if it is lying down, or about 8 minutes if it is standing upright.
What guarantee comes with it?
A two year manufacturer's guarantee, plus one extra year if you register the product online.
What do buyers say about it?
The Russell Hobbs Power Steam Ultra carries 4.4 out of 5 from 42,507 ratings and is ranked 1 in Steam Irons in Home & Kitchen, on the listing's own figures.
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