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Quick answer: the best Russell Hobbs iron is the Powersteam Ultra 20630: 3100W, 70g/min of steam, a 210g shot and a 3m cord. It is also our best steam iron overall. On a tight budget, the Supreme Steam 23060 is one of the most-reviewed irons on Amazon UK, and if you want a lighter iron, choose the Colour Control Pro Ultra 27281.
- Power: 3100W
- Continuous steam: 70g/min
- Steam shot: 210g/min
- Power: 3100W
- Continuous steam: –
- Steam shot: 230g/min
- Power: 2800W
- Continuous steam: 50g/min
- Steam shot: 195g/min
Russell Hobbs is the UK’s value iron brand: more steam for the money than most rivals, with self-clean and vertical steam on nearly every model. What you give up compared with Tefal or Philips is the clever extras, such as Tefal’s scale collector or Philips’ OptimalTEMP. The range is large and the model numbers are confusing, so here is what matters.
Higher model ranges (Powersteam, Colour Control Pro) have stronger steam, longer cords and auto shut-off. The cheaper ranges (Supreme Steam, Steam Glide, My Iron) are simpler and lighter. If you iron a lot, Russell Hobbs also makes good-value steam generators.
Our top picks at a glance
- Best Russell Hobbs iron Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 20630 (£). Check price
- Most powerful Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra 26340 (££). Check price
- Best lightweight Russell Hobbs Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra 27281 (££). Check price
- Best budget Russell Hobbs Supreme Steam 23060 (£). Check price
- Best value all-rounder Russell Hobbs Steam Glide Pro 20562 (£). Check price
- Best for hard water Russell Hobbs Titanium Carbide 27090 (£). Check price
- Best small and light Russell Hobbs My Iron 25580 (£). Check price
Price tiers compare models within this guide: £ budget, ££ mid-range, £££ premium, ££££ top of the range. We do not list exact prices because they change daily. Tap “Check price” to see the current price on Amazon UK.
Comparison table
| Model | Power | Continuous steam | Steam shot | Tank | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 20630 | 3100W | 70g/min | 210g/min | 350ml | £ |
| Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra 26340 | 3100W | – | 230g/min | 350ml | ££ |
| Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra 27281 | 2800W | 50g/min | 195g/min | 380ml | ££ |
| Russell Hobbs Supreme Steam 23060 | 2400W | 40g/min | 110g/min | 300ml | £ |
| Russell Hobbs Steam Glide Pro 20562 | 2600W | 70g/min | 210g/min | 300ml | £ |
| Russell Hobbs Titanium Carbide 27090 | 2600W | 55g/min | 160g/min | 330ml | £ |
| Russell Hobbs My Iron 25580 | 1800W | 28g/min | 90g/min | 260ml | £ |
Price tiers compare models within this guide: £ budget, ££ mid-range, £££ premium, ££££ top of the range. We do not list exact prices because they change daily. Tap “Check price” to see the current price on Amazon UK.
The best picks, reviewed
Best Russell Hobbs iron
Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 20630
- Power: 3100W
- Continuous steam: 70g/min
- Steam shot: 210g/min
- Tank: 350ml
The best all-round Russell Hobbs: flagship steam and a 3m cord without a flagship price.
Most powerful
Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra 26340
- Power: 3100W
- Continuous steam: –
- Steam shot: 230g/min
- Tank: 350ml
- Soleplate: Ceramic
- Auto shut-off: Yes
- Anti-scale: Anti-calc and self-clean
The newest PowerSteam Ultra raises the steam shot to 230g and adds auto shut-off. It is newer than the 20630 and has far fewer owner reviews so far, so we rank it second, but it is the one to choose if you want the strongest shot.
- Biggest steam shot in the range
- Auto shut-off
- Anti-calc
- Newer, with fewer owner reviews
- Costs more than the 20630
Our verdict: Thick cotton and linen.
Best lightweight Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra 27281
- Power: 2800W
- Continuous steam: 50g/min
- Steam shot: 195g/min
- Tank: 380ml
The lightest of Russell Hobbs' powerful irons, at about 1kg, with auto shut-off.
Best budget
Russell Hobbs Supreme Steam 23060
- Power: 2400W
- Continuous steam: 40g/min
- Steam shot: 110g/min
- Tank: 300ml
- Soleplate: Stainless steel
- Cord: 2m
- Extras: Vertical steam, self-clean
With more than 30,000 owner ratings, the Supreme Steam is one of the best-selling irons in the UK. It is basic: a stainless-steel soleplate, 40g/min of steam and a 110g shot. For a few shirts a week it does the job well and costs very little.
- Very cheap
- Huge owner track record
- Vertical steam
- Modest steam
- Shorter 2m cord
- No auto shut-off listed
Our verdict: Light, occasional ironing on a budget.
Best value all-rounder
Russell Hobbs Steam Glide Pro 20562
- Power: 2600W
- Continuous steam: 70g/min
- Steam shot: 210g/min
- Tank: 300ml
- Soleplate: Ceramic
- Extras: Self-clean, vertical steam
The Steam Glide Pro matches the 20630’s 70g/min and 210g shot at a lower price, with a ceramic soleplate. It has a shorter cord and lower power, so it heats up a little slower, but it is the best value Russell Hobbs if you want strong steam.
- Strong steam for the price
- Ceramic soleplate
- Self-clean
- Less power than the 20630
- No auto shut-off listed
Our verdict: Families on a budget who still want plenty of steam.
Best for hard water
Russell Hobbs Titanium Carbide 27090
- Power: 2600W
- Continuous steam: 55g/min
- Steam shot: 160g/min
- Tank: 330ml
- Soleplate: Ceramic (titanium carbide coated)
- Cord: 3m
- Anti-scale: Anti-calc and self-clean
A newer mid-range model with anti-calc protection and a long 3m cord. A good choice if limescale has killed your last iron. See our hard-water guide for more options.
- Anti-calc
- 3m cord
- Durable soleplate coating
- Fewer owner reviews than older models
Our verdict: Hard-water areas.
Best small and light
Russell Hobbs My Iron 25580
- Power: 1800W
- Continuous steam: 28g/min
- Steam shot: 90g/min
- Tank: 260ml
- Soleplate: Ceramic
- Extras: Self-clean
A compact, low-power iron for students and small homes. It is slow on bedding, but it is light, cheap and has thousands of happy owners.
- Small and light
- Very cheap
- Ceramic soleplate
- Low power and steam
Our verdict: Students, small flats and quick touch-ups.
Which Russell Hobbs iron should I buy?
- You iron a lot, or iron thick cotton: Powersteam Ultra 20630, or the 26340 for the strongest shot.
- You want something lighter: Colour Control Pro Ultra 27281 (about 1kg).
- You want the cheapest decent iron: Steam Glide Pro 20562 for strong steam, or Supreme Steam 23060 for the lowest price.
- Your water is hard: Titanium Carbide 27090 (anti-calc).
Comparing brands? See Russell Hobbs vs Morphy Richards and our guide to the best steam iron brands.
Looking after a Russell Hobbs iron
Most Russell Hobbs irons have a self-clean button. Once a month (more often in hard-water areas), fill the tank, heat to max, hold the iron over a sink and press self-clean until the water runs clear. Empty the tank after each use to stop leaks and white flakes. Full steps: how to descale a steam iron.
Frequently asked questions
Which Russell Hobbs iron is best?
The Powersteam Ultra 20630 for most people: 3100W, 70g/min of steam, a 210g shot and a 3m cord. The Supreme Steam 23060 is the best cheap option.
Are Russell Hobbs irons good?
Yes, for the money. They deliver more steam per pound than most brands. They lack some extras that Tefal and Philips offer, such as scale collectors and no-burn technology.
Is the Russell Hobbs Supreme Steam 2400W any good?
For light ironing, yes. It is basic (40g/min of steam, 110g shot, stainless-steel soleplate) but very cheap and backed by tens of thousands of owner ratings.
Why is my Russell Hobbs iron leaking?
Usually because the temperature is too low for steam, or because of limescale. Set the dial to the steam zone, let it heat fully, and use the self-clean function regularly.
Do Russell Hobbs irons switch off automatically?
Some do. The Powersteam Ultra 20630, PowerSteam Ultra 26340 and Colour Control Pro Ultra list auto shut-off. Cheaper models such as the Supreme Steam do not.
Related guides
- Best steam irons UK (all brands)
- Russell Hobbs Powersteam Ultra 20630 review
- Best Russell Hobbs steam generators
- Russell Hobbs vs Morphy Richards
- Best steam iron brands
How we chose: we compared manufacturer specifications, independent UK reviews and verified owner feedback, and checked every product was on sale in the UK when we last updated this guide. Sources include Russell Hobbs UK specifications; product listings and owner reviews at Amazon UK; UK steam iron guides from Which? and Mumsnet. Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.
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