Aussies have rated Tefal as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest clothes iron ratings, with five stars for ease of use, features and functionality, design, durability, value for money, performance and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares clothes irons on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which clothes iron they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 900 Australians for their feedback on the clothes iron(s) they’ve purchased and used in the last three years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Tefal was rated five stars in all categories: ease of use, performance, features and functionality, value for money, design, durability and overall satisfaction.
Tefal offers a wide range of clothes irons for many types of fabric. Its range is separated into three categories – Professional Results, Fast and Efficient and Easy Ironing – so you can choose the iron that best suits your needs. Tefal also boasts expert features, such as, anti-calking, no stains and smart protect plus, which is safe to use on all fabrics with no risk of burning. Tefal’s 2400W power rating allows continuous steaming and the auto shut off provides safety and peace of mind. Tefal has won the Canstar Blue Best-Rated Clothes Iron award for two consecutive years.
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Russell Hobbs was rated five stars for design. It was rated four stars for performance, value for money, durability, ease of use, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Russell Hobbs’ irons come with non-stick ceramic surfaces and continuous steam for efficient performance. Its range includes the Advanced Glide Iron, the Cordless Iron, the 2 in 1 Steamer Supreme – an iron and steamer combo, and many others.
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Sunbeam was rated four stars for value for money, ease of use, performance, features and functionality, design, durability and overall satisfaction.
Sunbeam has clothes irons that range from lightweight and simple to premium with advanced steam technology. Its steam shot function promises to smooth wrinkles quickly, while the safety auto-off feature ensures energy saving.
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Philips scored four stars for value for money, ease of use, performance, features and functionality, design, durability and overall satisfaction.
Philips clothes irons offer 300mL water tanks, a triple precision tip for precise ironing and built-in calc-clean slides to maintain peak performance. With up to 2400W of power, its irons warm up faster and have a powerful performance.
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Braun scored four stars for value for money, ease of use, performance, features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction. It was rated three stars for durability.
Braun clothes irons come equipped with FreeGlide 3D technology that guarantees 360˚ gliding, allowing the iron to move backwards over any obstacle. Braun’s premium clothes irons offer self-cleaning, along with the anti-drip system and 2400W power output.
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Kambrook was rated three stars for value for money, ease of use, performance, features and functionality, design, durability and overall satisfaction.
Kambrook clothing irons deliver a gliding performance due to the FabriGlide soleplate. They are also designed with a collar tip to allow for easy access around buttons and zippers. The self-clean function avoids calcium buildup and assists in prolonging the life of the iron.
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Anko (Kmart) was rated four stars for ease of use and value for money. It was rated three stars for performance, design, durability, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Anko (Kmart) offers a cordless clothes iron with steaming capabilities, auto shut-off, a self-clean function and non-stick soleplate.
Brilliant Basics (Big W) was rated three stars for value for money, ease of use, performance, features and functionality, design, durability and overall satisfaction.
Brilliant Basics (Big W) product features include a flexible 360˚ swivel cord guard, variable steam control and a spray and steam function.
Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
Megan is Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Editor, leading the team that focuses on consumer products and services, ranging from supermarkets and groceries to home and personal appliances and retail stores. She interprets Canstar Blue’s bespoke research on the thousands of brands that we compare, rate and review, to help shoppers make better purchasing decisions.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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