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Verdict: the Philips 2000 Series PSG2000 is the cheapest sensible way to move from a steam iron to a steam generator. It has 6 bar, 130g/min of continuous steam, a 300g boost and a 1.4L tank, a ceramic soleplate, auto shut-off, and it is compact, at 2.3kg in total. Philips says it irons up to 25% faster than a steam iron. Its weak points are lower pressure than mid-range models, no OptimalTEMP, a 1.6m cord and hose, and mixed owner reviews on steam and glide. For more steam at a similar price tier, the Tefal Express Airglide is the step up.
Reviewed
- Power: 2400W
- Pressure: Up to 6 bar
- Continuous steam: 130g/min
More steam
- Pressure: 7.2 bar
- Continuous steam: 125g/min
- Boost: 460g/min
Quieter
- Pressure: 7 bar
- Continuous steam: 200g/min
- Boost: 350g
Steam generators push steam out at several times the pressure of a normal iron, but most cost several times as much as a basic iron. The 2000 Series is Philips’ entry-level model and our “best budget” pick in our best steam generator irons guide, where it replaced the now-unavailable Russell Hobbs 24420.
It is in stock at Amazon UK, sold by Amazon, as the UK model PSG2000/20. It has fewer owner ratings so far than older steam generators, so we weigh them alongside the specifications.
At a glance
- Reviewed Philips 2000 Series PSG2000 (£). Check price
- More steam Tefal Express Airglide SV8022 (££). Check price
- Quieter Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 (££). Check price
- Morphy Richards rival Morphy Richards EasySteam+ 333030 (££). Check price
How we chose these picks
We compared the manufacturers’ published specifications, independent UK tests and reviews (including Amazon UK listing for the Philips 2000 Series PSG2000/20 (B0FX4DGZP9), owner reviews at Amazon UK), and recurring themes in verified owner reviews. We checked that every product was on sale in the UK when this page was last updated, and we re-check stock every month. We do not hands-on test products ourselves, and we say so on every review. Commission from retailer links never affects which products we pick. Read how we research.
Comparison table
| Model | Pressure | Continuous steam | Boost | Tank | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips 2000 Series PSG2000 | Up to 6 bar | 130g/min | 300g | 1.4L, transparent, refill any time | £ |
| Tefal Express Airglide SV8022 | 7.2 bar | 125g/min | 460g/min | 1.8L | ££ |
| Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 | 7 bar | 200g/min | 350g | 1.8L | ££ |
| Morphy Richards EasySteam+ 333030 | 6 bar | 120g/min | 200g | 1.8L | ££ |
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.
Full review
Reviewed
Philips 2000 Series PSG2000: Reviewed
- Power: 2400W
- Pressure: Up to 6 bar
- Continuous steam: 130g/min
- Boost: 300g
- Tank: 1.4L, transparent, refill any time
- Weight: 2.3kg in total
- Soleplate: Ceramic, scratch-resistant
- Descaling: Smart Calc Clean
- Auto shut-off: Yes
- Extras: Eco mode
- Cord and hose: 1.6m
Steam. 6 bar and 130g/min are entry-level for a steam generator but well beyond any steam iron, and the 300g boost deals with thick cotton. Philips says it irons up to 25% faster than a traditional steam iron. Owner reviews are mixed: many praise the steam, while a few say it produces hardly any, which can point to a unit fault or scale.
Size and weight. At 2.3kg in total it is light and compact for a steam generator, easy to lift onto a board and store in a cupboard. Owners like the low weight most.
Tank. The 1.4L transparent tank gives up to an hour of use in Eco mode by Philips’ figure, and you can refill it at any time through the large filling door.
Soleplate. A non-stick, scratch-resistant ceramic soleplate. Glide gets mixed owner comments; it is not in the same league as Philips’ SteamGlide Elite or Tefal’s Durilium.
Weak points. There is no OptimalTEMP, so you set the temperature yourself, unlike pricier Philips models. The cord and hose are 1.6m. Pressure and boost are lower than the Tefal Express Airglide (7.2 bar, 460g) or Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam (7 bar, 200g/min). Value for money gets mixed comments.
- Low price for a steam generator
- Light and compact (2.3kg)
- 1.4L tank, refill any time
- Auto shut-off
- Eco mode
- Entry-level 6 bar
- No OptimalTEMP
- Short 1.6m cord and hose
- Mixed owner reviews on steam and glide
Our verdict: Small homes moving up from a steam iron on a budget.
More steam
Tefal Express Airglide SV8022: More steam
- Pressure: 7.2 bar
- Continuous steam: 125g/min
- Boost: 460g/min
- Tank: 1.8L
More pressure (7.2 bar), a 460g boost and a 1.8L tank, for more money.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Quieter
Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470: Quieter
- Pressure: 7 bar
- Continuous steam: 200g/min
- Boost: 350g
- Tank: 1.8L
200g/min of continuous steam and a quieter pump; currently sold by a third-party seller on Amazon UK.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Morphy Richards rival
Morphy Richards EasySteam+ 333030: Morphy Richards rival
- Pressure: 6 bar
- Continuous steam: 120g/min
- Boost: 200g
- Tank: 1.8L
Mumsnet's best budget steam generator: 6 bar, 120g/min and a 1.8L tank.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Philips 2000 vs Express Airglide vs Quiet SuperSteam vs EasySteam+
| Philips 2000 PSG2000 | Tefal Express Airglide SV8022 | RH Quiet SuperSteam 24470 | MR EasySteam+ 333030 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | 6 bar | 7.2 bar | 7 bar | 6 bar |
| Continuous steam | 130g/min | 125g/min | 200g/min | 120g/min |
| Boost | 300g | 460g/min | 350g | 200g |
| Tank | 1.4L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L |
| Price tier | £ | ££ | ££ | ££ |
The Philips is the cheapest and lightest here. The Express Airglide has more pressure, a much bigger boost and a larger tank. The Quiet SuperSteam has the most continuous steam and a quieter pump; see our 24470 review. The EasySteam+ is Mumsnet’s best budget steam generator. Not sure you need a steam generator at all? See steam generator vs steam iron.
Getting the best from the Philips 2000
- Wait for the ready light before steaming.
- Use Smart Calc Clean regularly, more often in hard-water areas, following the steps in the manual.
- Use Eco mode for lighter loads to make the tank last longer.
- Put the base on a stable surface or a board with a steam generator rest; see boards for steam generators.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philips 2000 Series steam generator any good?
Yes, for the price. It has 6 bar, 130g/min, a 300g boost, a 1.4L tank and auto shut-off, and it is light at 2.3kg. Owner reviews are mixed on steam and glide, and it lacks OptimalTEMP.
Does the Philips PSG2000 have OptimalTEMP?
No. You set the temperature yourself. OptimalTEMP is on the PerfectCare 6000, 7000 and 8000.
How heavy is the Philips 2000 Series steam generator?
2.3kg in total, including the base.
Does the Philips PSG2000 have auto shut-off?
Yes.
How long is the cord on the Philips 2000 Series?
The cord and hose are 1.6m, according to the Amazon UK listing.
Philips 2000 Series or Tefal Express Airglide?
The Express Airglide has more pressure (7.2 bar), a bigger boost and a 1.8L tank, for more money. The Philips is cheaper and lighter.
Related guides
- Best steam generator irons
- Best Philips steam generators
- Steam generator vs steam iron
- Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam review
- How to clean a steam generator
Sources: Amazon UK listing for the Philips 2000 Series PSG2000/20 (B0FX4DGZP9); owner reviews at Amazon UK. Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.
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