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Verdict: the Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 is a strong-value steam generator for anyone who irons near the TV or in an open-plan home. It has 7 bar, 200g/min of continuous steam, a 350g shot and a 1.8L removable tank you can refill while ironing, a ceramic soleplate and a pump Russell Hobbs designed to be quieter than typical steam generators. Its weak points are a replaceable anti-limescale filter rather than a rinse-out collector, no one-setting-for-all-fabrics mode, and, on Amazon UK right now, a third-party seller rather than Amazon. For the easiest maintenance, the Tefal Pro Express Protect is the step up.
Reviewed
- Power: 2400W
- Pressure: 7 bar
- Continuous steam: 200g/min
Easier maintenance
- Pressure: 7.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 140g/min
- Boost: 560g/min
Similar price
- Pressure: 7.2 bar
- Continuous steam: 125g/min
- Boost: 460g/min
Steam generators are fast, but the pump that pushes water into the boiler can be loud, with a buzz or click every few seconds. Russell Hobbs’ QuietSteam technology is meant to cut that noise, so you can iron with the TV on. Russell Hobbs says the 24470 is about 10% quieter than typical models. It is our “best quiet steam generator” in our best steam generator irons guide and our top pick in the Russell Hobbs steam generator guide.
On Amazon UK it is in stock but currently sold by a third-party seller (Home and Beauty Direct), with 30-day returns. This review covers its specifications, what owners report and how it compares with the alternatives.
At a glance
- Reviewed Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 (££). Check price
- Easier maintenance Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230 (£££). Check price
- Similar price Tefal Express Airglide SV8022 (££). Check price
- Cheaper Philips 2000 Series PSG2000 (£). Check price
How we chose these picks
We compared the manufacturers’ published specifications, independent UK tests and reviews (including Amazon UK listing for the Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 (B099X787TL), Russell Hobbs UK specifications, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 | 7 bar | 200g/min | 350g | 1.8L, removable, continuous fill | ££ |
| Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230 | 7.5 bar | 140g/min | 560g/min | 1.8L | £££ |
| Tefal Express Airglide SV8022 | 7.2 bar | 125g/min | 460g/min | 1.8L | ££ |
| Philips 2000 Series PSG2000 | 6 bar | 130g/min | 300g | 1.4L | £ |
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
Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470: Reviewed
- Power: 2400W
- Pressure: 7 bar
- Continuous steam: 200g/min
- Boost: 350g
- Tank: 1.8L, removable, continuous fill
- Soleplate: Ceramic
- Anti-scale: Replaceable anti-limescale filter
- Auto shut-off: Yes (retailer listing)
- Extras: QuietSteam pump, vertical steam, anti-drip, cord storage
- Guarantee: 2 years, plus 1 more if registered online
Steam. 200g/min of continuous steam is more than any Tefal Pro Express in our guides on paper, at a lower price tier, and 7 bar pushes it through thick cotton. The 350g shot is lower than Tefal’s 560g-plus boosts, so the stubbornest creases in linen may need a second pass. Owners at Amazon UK say it removes creases easily and halves their ironing time.
Noise. The reason to choose it. Russell Hobbs says the pump is quieter than typical steam generators, and owners mention quiet operation as a plus. It is still a steam generator, so expect some pump noise, just less of it.
Tank. The 1.8L tank is removable and has continuous fill, so you can top it up mid-session without waiting for the base to cool.
Scale. Limescale is handled by a replaceable anti-limescale filter. That works, but it is a part you will need to buy again, unlike Tefal’s rinse-out scale collector or Philips’ Smart Calc Clean. In a hard-water area, factor in replacement filters. See how to clean a steam generator.
Weak points. There is no one-temperature-for-all-fabrics mode, so you still set the dial. The tip is narrower and less nimble around buttons than some rivals, and the handle ergonomics could be better. Value for money gets mixed comments from owners. On Amazon UK it is currently sold by a third-party seller; check delivery and returns on the day.
Guarantee. Russell Hobbs gives 2 years, plus 1 more year if you register online.
- 200g/min continuous steam and 7 bar
- Quieter pump than most
- Refill while ironing
- Ceramic soleplate
- 3-year guarantee if registered
- Replaceable filter, not rinse-out
- Smaller 350g shot than Tefal rivals
- No one-setting mode
- Sold by a third-party seller on Amazon UK
Our verdict: Ironing in the evening or in open-plan homes.
Easier maintenance
Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230: Easier maintenance
- Pressure: 7.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 140g/min
- Boost: 560g/min
- Tank: 1.8L
Costs more, but a stronger boost, one setting for all fabrics, auto shut-off and a rinse-out scale collector.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Similar price
Tefal Express Airglide SV8022: Similar price
- Pressure: 7.2 bar
- Continuous steam: 125g/min
- Boost: 460g/min
- Tank: 1.8L
Tefal's value model: less continuous steam but a bigger 460g boost and the same 1.8L tank.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Cheaper
Philips 2000 Series PSG2000: Cheaper
- Pressure: 6 bar
- Continuous steam: 130g/min
- Boost: 300g
- Tank: 1.4L
The budget choice: 6 bar, 130g/min and Smart Calc Clean descaling for less money.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Quiet SuperSteam vs Pro Express Protect vs Express Airglide vs Philips 2000
| RH Quiet SuperSteam 24470 | Tefal Pro Express Protect GV9230 | Tefal Express Airglide SV8022 | Philips 2000 PSG2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | 7 bar | 7.5 bar | 7.2 bar | 6 bar |
| Continuous steam | 200g/min | 140g/min | 125g/min | 130g/min |
| Boost | 350g | 560g/min | 460g/min | 300g |
| Tank | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.4L |
| Descaling | Replaceable filter | Rinse-out collector | Flush drain | Smart Calc Clean |
| Price tier | ££ | £££ | ££ | £ |
The 24470 has the highest continuous steam of the four and the quietest pump claim. The Pro Express Protect costs more but has a stronger boost, one setting for all fabrics and the easiest descaling; see our Protect review. The Express Airglide is Tefal’s value model with a similar tank. The Philips 2000 is the budget choice.
Getting the best from the Quiet SuperSteam
- Wait for the ready light before steaming, to avoid spitting.
- Top up the tank mid-session rather than letting it run dry.
- Replace the anti-limescale filter when the manual says, sooner in hard-water areas.
- Register it with Russell Hobbs to add the extra year of guarantee.
- Use a board with a steam generator rest; see boards for steam generators.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 any good?
Yes. It has 7 bar, 200g/min of continuous steam, a 350g shot, a 1.8L continuous-fill tank and a quieter pump. Owners say it halves their ironing time. Its anti-limescale filter needs replacing, and its shot is smaller than Tefal rivals.
Is the Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam really quieter?
Russell Hobbs says it is about 10% quieter than typical steam generators, and owners mention quiet operation as a plus. It still makes some pump noise.
How do you descale the Russell Hobbs 24470?
It uses a replaceable anti-limescale filter. Remove the old filter and fit a new one when the manual says, more often in hard-water areas.
Can you refill the Russell Hobbs 24470 while ironing?
Yes. The 1.8L tank is removable and has continuous fill, so you can top it up during a session.
What is the guarantee on the Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam?
2 years, plus 1 more year if you register the product online.
Russell Hobbs 24470 or Tefal Pro Express Protect?
The 24470 has more continuous steam and usually costs less. The Tefal has a stronger boost, one setting for all fabrics, auto shut-off and a rinse-out scale collector. Choose the Tefal for easy maintenance and mixed fabrics, the Russell Hobbs for value and lower noise.
Related guides
- Best steam generator irons
- Best Russell Hobbs steam generators
- Tefal Pro Express Protect review
- How to clean a steam generator
- Boards for steam generators
Sources: Amazon UK listing for the Russell Hobbs Quiet SuperSteam 24470 (B099X787TL); Russell Hobbs UK specifications; owner reviews at Amazon UK. Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.
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