10 Best Rowenta Irons – Your Guide in 2021

The Rowenta Focus is considered the second-best iron on our list and has earned its spot as one of the top irons available. This affordable all-in-one iron is the ideal option for around the house everyday use.

The Focus is a simple iron that has many great features and functions, including a smooth gliding stainless steel soleplate and a precision tip for all the hard to reach places and awkward angles that you may encounter. It has a patented micro-steam design that has 400 holes for perfect steam distribution. The hassle-free thermostat knob is easy to read and offers simple to use options for silk, wool, cotton, and linen items.

The included safety features are a great service for peace of mind and include automatic shut off if you ever accidentally leave the iron unattended. When left in a horizontal position or laying over, the iron shuts off after 30 seconds. It also has an auto shut off after 8 minutes when sitting upright in a vertical position. It has a 10-oz water tank that can be filled with tap water, an anti-calcium system, and a self-cleaning function.

What do we love it for?

• Can be used with tap water
• Lengthy cord for easy ironing
• Heavy enough for pressed garments

What were we disappointed with?

• Water take tends to leak over time

The Rowenta Perfect Steam iron is designed for heavy long-term use and has one of the largest water capacities available in a steam iron. Its 32-oz water tank is designed for continuous steaming, up to 1.5 hours! It’s perfect for large households, seamstress work, and the DIY sewing enthusiast.

The perfect steam iron has 5 bars of pressure, so you can remove stubborn wrinkles from hanging or drapes, as well as smooth and shape sewing projects. The stainless steel 400-hole plate provides constant high-powered steam at the touch of a trigger for the fastest and most efficient ironing. It also has an Eco-friendly option that allows for as much as 25% energy savings.

Why is it special?

• Removable tank for easy filling
• Anti-scale system to prevent calcium buildup
• Comfort grip handle
• Eco setting for 20% energy savings
• 1.5 hours of high powered steam

What are the flaws?

• Higher in cost than other compared Irons
• Bulkier and requires larger storage space

The Rowenta Pro Master iron comes at an affordable price and has a unique sleek design. The highly polished stainless-steel soleplate and shield add that extra bit of flare and make the iron fit into any modern home.

The Pro Master Iron is a 1700-watt professional grade iron with a full metal shield stainless steel soleplate and precision tip. The soleplate features 400 micro holes for even steam distribution each time you iron. The steam options include variable steam, steam burst, and a cool mist spray option. There is an anti-drip system, that is also self-cleaning. The iron includes a 12.7-oz water tank that can be filled with water directly from the tap, no distilled water required.

What stands out?

• 7-foot cord and 360 degree swivel
• Comfort grip handle
• 1-year advertised warranty
• Smooths wrinkles in a single pass
• Extra long burst of steam option

What cons did we manage to find?

• Tend to leak and spit water after prolonged use
• No water level indicator on water tank

Another excellent addition to our list is the Rowenta Focus Xcel DW5260. Like most of the other irons featured on this list, the iron has a powerful energy output of more than 1700 watts. Add to that the microsteam 400 HD soleplate, and you can straighten almost any creases you encounter in your silks, cottons, polyesters, and more.

For the microsteam option to work, you have to add water to the 11 oz water tank built into the machine. You can use any type of water that is available to you. Even tap water should work just fine. Also, you can check the water levels periodically by peeping through the viewing window provided.

Another thing is that it comes with anti-drip. While other machines might drop the ball at low heat, this iron keeps the water in the tank unless you press the steam button. That said, you do have two options for steam output: one is the 40 g/min of continuous steam that you’ll use daily, while the other is the 100 g burst steam that is meant for those un-cooperative wrinkles you come across.

Additionally, this iron should have no issues reaching those problematic access areas such as edges, seams, and around buttons. This partly thanks to the high-precision metal tip of the iron. Finally, you get auto-shutoff that activates when you forget to turn off the machine. That said, remember always to shut off the device as it lessens the chances of a destructive electrical accident in your house.

What we liked:

• Works with tap water
• Two steam modes for different uses
• Features a metal tip for difficult-to-reach areas
• Water level viewing window provided
• Auto-off safety feature

What could be better:

• Small space between the handle and dial
• Steam action is sometimes delayed

The Rowenta Everlast is a powerful steam iron with lots of great ironing features. It includes many of the patented Rowenta functions while still having a user-friendly design that is ideal for everyday home use. The self-cleaning system is equipped with an array of functions and an ergonomic design.

The Everlast includes a patented limescale collector that can capture up to 1 tsp of limescale from the used tap water. It collects around 1 tsp every 3 months depending on the water hardness. The collector is easy to remove and empty in a synch. This is what makes this iron unique, and you can be sure it will last very long.

The soleplate features 400 holes for a fully activated steam distribution for even steaming and three steaming options. The 12-oz water tank will give you 30-minutes of uninterrupted steaming with a powerful steam shot for stubborn wrinkles, auto steam that automatically adjusts to the steam plates temperature, and anti-drip for low temp delicate jobs.

Why are we impressed?

• Limescale collector for hard tap water use
• Self-cleaning system
• Auto steam feature
• Powerful steam shot for stubborn wrinkles

What negatives must you be aware of?

• Heating element fails over time
• Steam function decreases over time

There are not many iron options that can top the power rating of the Rowenta DW9280 on this list. The power is, of course, essential when dealing with those stubborn wrinkles that insist on staying on your fabrics.

The steam capabilities of the DW9280 are also nothing to scoff at. You can see that the manufacturer put a lot of thought into it since there are 400 steam holes in the device. These holes are evenly distributed to allow for more even steam ironing. Also, they work in conjunction with the 350 ml tank that sits just under the control dial.

Since there are anti-calcium and self-clean systems that come with this tool, you can use tap water without worrying about potential damage to the iron. Another positive to look forward to when using the iron’s steaming function is the 210G burst steam option that will get through even thick fabrics. One reason the machine can pull this off is because of the inbuilt pump technology. Also, if you stop moving the iron, it has a smart steam motion sensor that will stop the steam discharge.

Additionally, the iron has a 3-way automatic shut-off system that protects you, your house, and your fabrics from accidents. This system activates whenever you leave the machine unattended for a while. That said, the time to shut-off depends on whether you left the iron in the vertical position, face down, or on its side.

Lastly, a 2.5-meter power cord provides you with a lot of freedom in how you use the device.

What stands out?

• Long power cord
• Shut-off system included for safety
• Smart steam motion sensor included to stop steam production when the iron is not being moved
• Works for thicker fabrics

What cons did we manage to find?

• Iron produces an annoying clicking sound
• The color makes it harder to see the water level

Next, we have the 1725-Watt Rowenta DW2459, which is quite impressive in its own right. It comes with a stainless steel soleplate which is the same as most of the other Rowenta devices listed. On this soleplate, there should be about 350 holes with a steam rating of 180g/m. While this is not the best in class steam rating, you can still smooth out most of the stubborn wrinkles you come across in your clothes.

Also, this machine is rated as the easiest to store on this list. This is due to the retractable cord reel that eliminates the need for cable management once you’re done ironing. This is a welcome surprise for those used to tripping on wires at home as you walk around.

The easy use features don’t stop there. You are given a comfortable handle, an easy refill system for the tank, and a three-setting thermostat knob. The knob should even help you select the steam output setting that you intend to use. Also, when you use tap water, the machine uses the anti-calcium system to prevent blockages. This works to keep steam distribution optimal and allows you to use the iron for longer.

Additionally, the iron is fitted with a low-temperature anti-drip system that makes it a cakewalk to iron your clothes without staining the fabric. Lastly, the three-way shut-off system discussed in the Rowenta iron models mentioned above has not been left out of this offering either.

Why did it make our list?

• Three-way shut-off system
• Anti-drip system
• Anti-calcium system
• Retractable cord
• Easy-use knob

What is not ideal about it?

• Iron is heavy
• The dial is hard to read

The Rowenta Professional Steam iron has all the features you need in a professional steam iron designed for home use and convenience. This ergonomic design is perfect for avid-ironers and the occasional ironing out of necessity. Regardless of frequency or familiarity, this iron works for anyone.

This professional grade steam iron by Rowenta has 330-micro steam technology with a highly polished stainless-steel soleplate for an effortless and smooth glide on most any fabric. It has a 3-way automatic shut off safety feature, an anti-slip frame, anti-drip system, and an anti-calcium system to prevent calcium build up from hard water.

The 1715 watts of power provide users with an extra long burst of steam for stubborn wrinkles, thicker fabrics, and dry fabrics through the precision shot located at the front tip of the iron. It has a comfort grip handle, ergonomic controls, a covered filling inlet, and a 12.7-oz water tank for fewer fill-ups while ironing.

Why did it make our list?

• Multiple steaming options
• Ergonomic dial
• Anti-calcium system
• Steam boost technology

What is not ideal about it?

• Water level is sometimes hard to see

There is also a budget-friendly Rowenta model in the form of the DA1560. However, the affordability does come at the cost of some features available in higher-end models. One example of this is in the power output of the device. It offers 1000 watts while other models listed have 1500 watts power or higher. This, however, shouldn’t be a problem as the iron is still perfectly capable of straightening your fabrics.

Also, almost all components of the iron are smaller. While some may choose to look at this as a bad thing, we find it a positive attribute since it fits easier in the luggage when you’re traveling. For those with handbags or totes that they carry around all day, this will fit in just in case there is an ironing emergency. The dual-voltage switch also means you can use this tool anywhere you travel, whether it’s in the US or otherwise.

There is a transparent water tank that, when filled, will allow the device to provide you with consistent steam while ironing. Nevertheless, you can use a button to activate a burst of steam when needed. Also, it caters to the different fabric types in your clothes by allowing you to change the temperature settings when necessary.

What are its best features?

• Dual-voltage switch
• Portable
• Easy to use
• Inexpensive

What could be improved?

• Low power
• Not durable