Great iron. Love it. Makes light work of large pile of ironing.

Great iron, very lightweight and easy to handle.

Brilliant so easy to descale

Quite light weight. Not great for bigger items eg sheets. Would recommend next size up.

Spurted water and not a good steam pressure - returned item

Replaced our old Phillips, just as good, the decalc system is so easy, will do it once a month.

All good

Arrived really quickly, excellent product. Good weight iron, easy glide and brilliant steam.

This isn’t the flagship model but it produced really good results - light, easy to use, easy to set up - a generous water capacity too. Very happy with it.

Great iron for the price

I actually hate ironing, I find it the most tedious, boring thing that has to be done, so I thought I would get a steam generator iron to see if it makes it any better for me, and it does! I love how easily jeans that are badly creased iron out. I love how tidy it is, with the steam cable being able to be tucked in behind the tank when its put away. I love how lightweight it is, so that its not a mish every time you need to iron something. I love the colour and the design of it.I wont say I will be ironing everything in sight now because I wont, but this certainly makes ironing a better experience for me!

I’ve reviewed a few irons for Amazon over the past few years, varying on the price spectrum from affordable to pricey. Regardless of your budget, I have found it’s definitely a case of getting what you pay for, but also to be wary of the label. For example, you can pop into your local Wilko and literally buy a steam iron for less than a fiver… but although it works ok, it doesn’t set any records and took an age to get any creases out. Another example: I revewed a Brabantia iron for Amazon Vine which retailed around £30 and it was pretty fair but over-priced (a case of paying for the name). This Philips model sits comfortably in the low-end of high-priced irons (anything around £100 and upwards).Firstly, bring a model with a separate tank, the mains power cord connects to the tank and then through the handheld iron itself. The cord from plug to tank isn’t the most generous, so you will need to be positioned somewhat near the wall. (Use an extension if you want to be in the middle of your room.) With that said, the cord from tank to iron is more than enough, so you can position it at the end of your ironing board (if it’s sturdy enough) or on a nearby sideboard.Secondly, when in use it actually gives of a good amount of steam with a strong amount of pressure. You won’t be ironing through denim jeans in 30 seconds, but you will get through them fairly swiftly. You will glide through your shirts and tees, and anything lightweight. However it should be a little more smooth with its glide... I’d expect better for this type of model... but I wonder if that is to with the lack of weight in the iron itself.(On that note, it’s scratch-resistant surface of the iron appears to work a treat, having deliberately run it over zippers and brasswear on my denim, it been unaffected.)The function of all buttons were easy to use. The tank is permanently connected to the iron, but filing with water is an easy task regardless. for inserting water is quite generous for sitting under a tap, and the reservoir is easy to view and gauge how

Seriously good iron this one it literally just glides over your shirts no more going over them a few times this does the trick in one go. The price is something else but when you actually use the thing you do realise what you are getting for the money. If you have plenty of work shirts you need to get through during the week not to mention kids clothes for school this really is the iron for you the only thing is its not the smallest around and will take up some space for storage and for use.

If you have a large family or just really like ironing then this is what you are looking for. Its lightweight, very simplistic in style and functionality but it kicks out steam like there’s no tomorrow. The 1.2 litre tank which is easy to fill, makes light work of our house hold ironing, the time saved by not having to refill between every three shirts all adds up making using this much faster. The steam produced is constant and with 4.5 bar pressure it gets creases out of denim or linen with ease.The downsides for me are:• It’s not convenient to use for a quick ironing job• I don’t trust the weight of it on my ironing board so I have to have it on the kitchen worktop which is a bit awkward.• It might be advertised as compact but you still have to give up a lot of storage space.With a new baby on the way taking us to a household of five I’m going to hang onto this iron ready for the dark times ahead, giving up most of Sunday to get ready for the week ahead, crease free!

A really efficient and easy to use iron. It sits securely on the ironing board and is very user friendly. Nice large water jug for filling the tank.Temperature control is simple and reliable....same for steam.Love it.

It took me a little time to get used to the 'Philips Speedcare Steam Generator Iron', but even from the first use my ironing was done much quicker than with my old iron. It is not only fast to heat up, but also light and easy to handle, especially compared with my old iron, which had an integral water reservoir.The shape of the iron is good for all sizes of clothes, from babies to adults, and it works well on all weights and types of fabric. Generally, creases lift easily on the first pass, including things which have sat in my ironing pile for days and are very creased. However, it does struggle with heavy weight polo shirts which need a couple of good irons to make them look smart.A drawback with this iron, is that it takes up quite a bit of storage space - owing to the external water reservoir - compared with a traditional steam iron. But the trade-off is that there is far less need to fill up the water because of the bigger reservoir, it is lighter than a traditional iron and there is no leaking at all onto the clothes, as it is just steam that comes through to the iron. I also liked the lock on the base unit, which is a good safety feature and reflects the overall design, which is well thought through.

Great steam generator iron the unit is light and simple to use. Could have been improved if you got a warning when th iron needs de-calcifying, as having white bits spewed all over your clean clothes is a little annoying, but the steam pressure is good and it makes fast work of all ironing jobs.

This seems to heat up quickly and the best thing I am finding is that it takes up less space than some other steam generator irons I’ve had in the past. A safety lock which I think is a must when carrying item from cupboard or another room. I tend to store ours in washroom so carry it through to kitchen. Not too heavy for doing that at all. I do though put a large tray underneath the iron itself the base of it as did have an iron that seemed to leak slightly and it wrecked my kitchen worktop tiles.The amount of steam it gives off is quite a bit (I think of it at times more like a mini facial). Main thing though it makes ironing easier and not as time consuming as non steam generated irons. The tank holds a bit of water not as much as some but then again it is a smaller base even so more than enough for a washing basket load. This item seems to me more like a first entry level steam generated iron not just because it is not a super duper all light flashing model but also the price too. Is it worth it? If it makes ironing easier and quicker for sure.

The steam iron is ready and steamed for use within 2 minutes. The 1.2 L water tank allows your iron more than 1 hour, it helps you reduce the frequency of refilling every time for the big laundry loads. The triple Precision tip enables you to reach even into the most tricky areas. For example, around the buttons or between the pleats. Thanks to the ProVelocity technology, Philips' made your steam generator iron more compact than ever before. The steam generator fits easily on your ironing board making your ironing convenient.The Smart Calc Clean system is an integrated descaling and cleaning function to protect your steam generator iron and maintain its performance over time. After about 10 hours ironing, you will be reminded by the sound and light of your steam generator iron to perform calc clean process. Ceramic soleplate is scratch resistant, glides well and easy to clean. Maximum 4.5 bar pump pressure which produces more steam, making ironing faster and easier. Steam power can be regulated to fit your needs. Your steam generator iron comes with a safety carry lock, which allows you to lock your iron safely on the base, making it safer, reducing the risk of people touching the hot soleplate. Note: Generates steam after 2 seconds

This is one of the Philips range of generator irons. It is a good size and looks great! I have tested a few of these and this one falls at the lower end of the price range. Most of the features are similar although I would say that the handling of the soleplate isn't quite as good almost everything else is the same. I like the idea of pure steam ironing, with less work involved. Good tank capacity.