Best Travel Steamer in the Market

Norway’s largest technology website, Tek.no, has named Philips’ handheld Steamer 5000 Series the best travel steamer in the market.

Between three brands, the test was conducted on six garments each – everything from a thick cotton jacket and shirt to lighter linen and silk garments. All Philips steamers received high scores.

“This is proof that we are right on time,” says Veera Rytsölä, Marketing Manager for Garment Care Nordics.

Philips already has a long list of “best in test” awards. In the fall of 2022, the Philips Steamer 7000 Series was named the “most affordable steamer” by Tek.no, in an extensive test that included six brands. The brand also did well in the iron category, winning the “Best Iron” award in December 2024. Since then, Philips has continued to build on its product portfolio in garment care, launching its new handheld Steamer 5000 Series in spring 2025 – just in time for Tek.no’s “Best Travel Steamer” award for the upcoming holidays.

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“The ironing head in the 5000 Series can now be straightened, making it easier to pack in your suitcase. It heats up in about 35 seconds, which means you save time – because who wants to iron when you’re on holiday? At the same time, it comes with a 120 ml and a 200 ml water tank, so you can choose the smaller one when you’re travelling. The steamer also comes with a glove that allows it to be stored safely in your suitcase – something I think many people will appreciate,” says Veera Rytsölä.

How the test was carried out

In an attempt to mimic reality, the test was carried out on what could be classified as a standard holiday package: six different garments in different materials, most of them freshly laundered and with pronounced wrinkles. 100% cotton trousers, 100% linen men’s shirt, 100% polyester dress, 60% wool / 30% cashmere thick knit sweater (with an unwanted smell of fire and perfume), 70% linen / 20% silk T-shirt (with a trapped smell), 70% cotton / 30% polyester coat (with some wrinkles and an unwanted smell of rain).

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The three brands Tefal, Point, and Philips were then evaluated on how well they steamed the garments, based on the following criteria: ease of holding and maneuvering, ability to remove wrinkles, creases, and odors, water tank volume and several garments per tank, features, and accessories, and heat-up time. An exhaustive list of requirements that demanded a steamer with high performance on all levels – and Philips delivered.

“Overall, this is a very efficient and powerful steamer with a creative and practical design. The steamer is slightly larger than the others in the test, but thanks to the slim design, it does not take up too much space in the suitcase,” writes Tek.no.

Consumers are steaming the category

Interest in steaming clothes has been rising since the first modern handheld steamers were launched in the early 2000s. As a result, the category has been shaped by consumers who have become increasingly clear about what they expect. For example, it used to be enough for a steamer to be powerful. Today, manufacturers must take into account everything from portability, steam output, design, operating time, and changing travel habits – factors that have driven Philips’ development of handheld steamers.

“With the increased travel activity after the pandemic and people spending a lot of money on vacation, we see an increased need to feel good and comfortable on vacation. At the same time, it should be quick and easy to freshen up your clothes, and I think people would rather bring a steamer from home than use the hotel’s – excuse the expression – but often “ancient iron.”  So it’s no coincidence that the market is currently in demand for high-quality travel steamers,” concludes Veera Rytsölä.

Best Travel Steamer in the Market, a press release from MyNewsDesk