# Russell Hobbs Steam Genie

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/russell-hobbs-steam-genie
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/clothes-steamers
- Placement: #3 of 14 in Clothes Steamers, A tier
- Brand: Russell Hobbs
- LP on this board: 662
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T23:46:59.080Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

A popular choice according to sales data, suggesting decent performance and value.

## For

- Popular among consumers
- 2-in-1 steamer & iron
- Portable
- Strong steam
- Precise control

## Evidence

Consolidated from 2 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Telegraph | - | C | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/home/best-clothes-steamer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GoodHousekeeping | - | - | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/g71392471/best-garment-steamer/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer (GS59X) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/conair-turbo-extremesteam-handheld-fabric-steamer-gs59x |
| 2 | Electrolux Garment Steamer | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/electrolux-garment-steamer |
| 4 | Tefal ActiSteam 2-in-1 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/tefal-actisteam-2-in-1 |
| 5 | CHI Portable Handheld Steamer | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/chi-portable-handheld-steamer |
| 6 | Philips GC5030/30 Garment Steamer | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/philips-gc5030-30-garment-steamer |
| 7 | Sunbeam Power Steam Handheld | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sunbeam-power-steam-handheld |
| 8 | Pure Enrichment Upright Clothes Steamer | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/pure-enrichment-upright-clothes-steamer |
| 12 | Lakeland Compact EasyFold Steamer | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/lakeland-compact-easyfold-steamer |
| 13 | Conair ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/conair-extremesteam-handheld-fabric-steamer |
| 14 | JetSteam 1500W Handheld Steamer | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/jetsteam-1500w-handheld-steamer |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/clothes-steamers.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie for?

Someone who wants one portable tool that both steams and presses. It is an A tier 2-in-1 steamer and iron on our clothes steamers board, with strong steam, precise control and strong sales behind it. If you only steam and want the most power, the Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer (GS59X) is the S tier pick.

### Does the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie replace an iron?

For most daily use, yes. The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie is a 2-in-1 steamer and iron, so it can steam a hanging shirt and also press a collar or cuff flat. A full-size iron on an ironing board still gives the sharpest crease on heavy cotton and linen, so keep one if you press formal shirts often.

### Should I buy the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie or the Tefal ActiSteam 2-in-1?

Both are 2-in-1 steamer and iron units with powerful steam. The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie ranks higher on our board, in A tier against B tier for the Tefal ActiSteam 2-in-1, and is noted for portability and precise control. The Tefal ActiSteam 2-in-1 is noted for heat-up speed and durability at a mid-range price. Pick the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie unless you find the Tefal ActiSteam 2-in-1 at a clear discount.

### Can you use the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie on delicate fabrics?

Yes, steaming is gentler than ironing on silk, wool and synthetics because there is no hot plate pressing on the fibres. Hold the head a few centimetres from the fabric and keep it moving. Use the iron function only on fabrics that tolerate direct heat, and test on an inside seam first.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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