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Verdict: the Philips PerfectCare 7000 (PSG7300) is the steam generator to buy if you want ironing to need as little thought as possible. There is no temperature dial (OptimalTEMP), and a motion sensor releases steam when you move the iron, so you never hold a trigger. With 8.5 bar, 170g/min and a 650g boost it has clearly more steam than the PerfectCare 6000. It suits people who iron several times a week. If you iron once a week, the 6000 does the same no-burn job for less; if you live in a very hard-water area, look at the Tefal Pro Express Protect too.
- Pressure: 8.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 170g/min
- Boost: 650g
- Pressure: 8 bar
- Continuous steam: 130g/min
- Boost: 600g
- Pressure: 9 bar
- Continuous steam: –
- Boost: 750g
The PerfectCare 7000 is the step between Philips’ mid-range 6000 and the flagship 8000. It keeps the feature most people buy a Philips for, OptimalTEMP, which means one soleplate temperature that Philips guarantees will not burn any ironable fabric. On top of that it adds automatic steam: sensors in the iron detect when it is moving over clothes and release steam without you pressing anything.
You will see it as PSG7300/20 at John Lewis and PSG7300/80 on Amazon UK; the core specifications are the same.
At a glance
- Reviewed Philips PerfectCare 7000 PSG7300 (£££). Check price
- Cheaper Philips Philips PerfectCare 6000 PSG6066 (£££). Check price
- Step up Philips PerfectCare 8000 PSG8200 (££££). Check price
- Main rival Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230 (£££). 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 | Pressure | Continuous steam | Boost | Tank | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips PerfectCare 7000 PSG7300 | 8.5 bar | 170g/min | 650g | 1.5L, removable | £££ |
| Philips PerfectCare 6000 PSG6066 | 8 bar | 130g/min | 600g | 1.8L | £££ |
| Philips PerfectCare 8000 PSG8200 | 9 bar | – | 750g | 1.4L | ££££ |
| Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230 | 7.5 bar | 140g/min | 560g | 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 PerfectCare 7000 PSG7300
- Pressure: 8.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 170g/min
- Boost: 650g
- Tank: 1.5L, removable
- Power: 3120W
- Heat-up time: 2 minutes
- Weight (iron + base): 4.55kg
- Size (W x H x L): 24 x 28.8 x 44.4cm
- Soleplate: SteamGlide Elite
- Temperature: OptimalTEMP (no dial)
- Steam: Motion-sensor automatic steam, ECO mode
- Descaling: Easy De-Calc
- Safety: Auto shut-off, safe-carry lock
- Guarantee: 2 years
Steam and crease removal. 170g/min of continuous steam is about 30% more than the PerfectCare 6000 (130g/min) and well over double what a good steam iron produces. The 650g boost handles jeans, linen and thick cotton, and Philips says its TurboPower pump leaves fewer wet spots on the fabric.
Automatic steam. This is the reason to pick the 7000 over the 6000. With a normal steam generator you hold a trigger under your fingers for the whole session. Here the iron releases steam when it is moving over the garment and stops when you lift it or pause, so your hand only has to guide the iron. Over a long basket of shirts and bedding, that is much easier on the wrist and fingers.
OptimalTEMP. As on the 6000 and 8000, there is no temperature setting. Philips guarantees no burns on any ironable fabric, even if you leave the hot iron resting face down on a garment. You can go from silk to jeans without waiting for the iron to heat up or cool down. An ECO mode for delicates uses 50% less energy than MAX mode, according to Philips.
Day-to-day use. It is ready in about two minutes. The 1.5L tank lifts out so you can fill it at the tap, and Philips says it gives up to an hour of continuous ironing; a light and a sound tell you when it is empty. Descaling uses Easy De-Calc: when the light comes on, you drain the cold base over a sink. The iron locks onto the base for carrying, switches off when left, and can steam hanging clothes upright.
What owners mention. UK owner reviews on Amazon mostly praise the speed, the light iron, the glide and the automatic steam. The recurring complaints are water spitting from a minority of units (usually in the first few uses; one owner found the first unit faulty and the replacement faultless), pump noise that is louder than some older irons, a tank that is smaller than on the 6000, and the price when it is not on offer.
- Automatic steam: no trigger to hold
- OptimalTEMP: one setting for every fabric
- More steam than the 6000 (170g/min)
- Ready in about 2 minutes
- Auto shut-off and safe-carry lock
- 2-year guarantee
- Smaller tank than the 6000 (1.5L vs 1.8L)
- Some owners find the pump noisy
- A few reports of spitting water on early uses
- Big step in price over the 6000 when not discounted
Our verdict: People who iron several times a week, or large loads of shirts and bedding, and want the least effort possible.
Cheaper Philips
Philips PerfectCare 6000 PSG6066
- Pressure: 8 bar
- Continuous steam: 130g/min
- Boost: 600g
- Tank: 1.8L
The same OptimalTEMP no-burn guarantee and a bigger 1.8L tank for less, but no automatic steam and 130g/min instead of 170g/min.
Full review, pros and cons in our best philips steam generator irons 2026 guide
Step up
Philips PerfectCare 8000 PSG8200
- Pressure: 9 bar
- Continuous steam: –
- Boost: 750g
- Tank: 1.4L
More pressure (9 bar) and a 750g boost with the same automatic steam. Only worth the extra for heavy daily ironing.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Main rival
Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230
- Pressure: 7.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 140g/min
- Boost: 560g
- Tank: 1.8L
One setting for all fabrics and a rinse-out scale collector, but no motion-sensor steam and less steam overall.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
PerfectCare 7000 vs 6000 vs 8000
| 6000 (PSG6066) | 7000 (PSG7300) | 8000 (PSG8200) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OptimalTEMP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic (motion-sensor) steam | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure | 8 bar | 8.5 bar | 9 bar |
| Continuous steam | 130g/min | 170g/min | – |
| Boost | 600g | 650g | 750g |
| Tank | 1.8L | 1.5L | 1.4L |
| Price tier | £££ | £££ | ££££ |
For once-a-week ironing the 6000 is the better value, and its bigger tank means fewer refills. The 7000 earns its extra cost if you iron often: automatic steam and the extra 40g/min make long sessions quicker. The 8000 adds more pressure and boost, but for most homes the 7000 is enough. Read our PerfectCare 6000 review or compare all of them in the Philips steam generator guide.
One thing to check when buying on Amazon UK: the listing groups the PSG7300 with a lower-powered 600g-boost version. Make sure the 650g option is selected if you want the model covered here.
PerfectCare 7000 vs Tefal Pro Express Protect
The Tefal Pro Express Protect also has one setting for all fabrics and a larger 1.8L tank. Its big advantage is a scale collector you rinse under the tap, which is easier in hard-water areas than Philips’ drain plug. The Philips has more pressure (8.5 vs 7.5 bar), more steam (170 vs 140g/min) and the motion-sensor steam the Tefal lacks. For the least effort, choose the Philips; for very hard water and simple maintenance, the Tefal. See both in our best steam generator irons guide and our Tefal vs Philips comparison.
Tips for getting the best from it
- Wait for the ready light before you start, and run the first steam over an old towel. Most spitting complaints come from the first few uses or from steaming before the base is fully hot.
- Empty Easy De-Calc when the light asks. Do it with the base cold and unplugged, over a sink. In hard-water areas, do it more often than the light suggests. Our guide to cleaning a steam generator walks through it.
- Use ECO mode for delicates and light ironing to save energy.
- Use a board with a steam-generator rest. The base is about 44cm long and weighs over 4.5kg with the iron, so a sturdy board with a wide rest makes a difference. See the best ironing boards for a steam generator.
- Tap water is fine. Philips designs it for tap water; there is no need to buy distilled water.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philips PerfectCare 7000 worth it?
Yes, if you iron several times a week. Automatic steam and 170g/min make long sessions quicker and easier than on the 6000. If you only iron once a week, the PerfectCare 6000 gives you the same OptimalTEMP no-burn guarantee for less.
What is the difference between the PerfectCare 7000 and 6000?
The 7000 adds motion-sensor automatic steam and has more steam (170g/min vs 130g/min), more pressure (8.5 vs 8 bar) and a bigger boost (650g vs 600g). The 6000 has a larger 1.8L tank. Both have OptimalTEMP.
How does the automatic steam work on the PerfectCare 7000?
A motion sensor detects when the iron is moving over your clothes and releases steam on its own, then stops when you pause or lift the iron. You do not need to hold a steam trigger.
How do I descale the Philips PerfectCare 7000?
When the Easy De-Calc light comes on, unplug the base and let it cool, hold it over a sink, remove the Easy De-Calc plug and let the water and scale drain out, then refit the plug.
Can I use tap water in the PerfectCare 7000?
Yes. Philips designs it for tap water. In hard-water areas, empty the Easy De-Calc more often to keep the steam strong.
Related guides
- Philips PerfectCare 6000 review
- Best Philips steam generator irons
- Best steam generator irons
- Tefal vs Philips
- Best ironing board for a steam generator
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 Philips UK product pages (PSG7300/20 and PSG7300/80): specifications and feature descriptions; John Lewis product listing (PSG7300/20); Amazon UK listing (PSG7300/80) and UK owner review themes; Philips UK and retailer specifications for the PerfectCare 6000, 8000 and Tefal Pro Express Protect. Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.
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