--- title: "Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 review" description: "Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 reviewed: a 750ml handheld steamer and light iron on a base unit. Specs, owner feedback, who it suits and FAQs." canonical: https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-maestro-27600/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-10 score: 8.1 --- # Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 review > **Our verdict:** The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 ranks 8th of the 10 garment steamers we compare, with 8.1 out of 10. No. 8 of 10 in our [garment steamers ranking](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.1 out of 10** The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 is a 2-in-1 handheld steamer and light iron on a base unit with a 750ml tank. It suits people who steam a pile of shirts or bedding at home, not travellers. Why it's here: - 750ml removable tank gives around 30 minutes of steam, about ten shirts by the brand's figures - Ready in about 45 seconds - Cord stored inside with the steam tube, so it packs away neatly - Compact for what it does, with a carry handle Keep in mind: - The plate attachments do not sit securely, and they are hot to swap - Taller and wider than a plain handheld, so it is no use for travel - One of the dearer picks here [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3DB2XX7) ## Why the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie scores 8.1 - How happy owners are: 9th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 2nd of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040 The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040 (8.2) beats the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 (8.1) because it leaves owners a little happier. The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 is the newer design, but not by enough to close the gap. ## About the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie The Maestro is a handheld steamer that sits in a base unit, with a removable 750ml tank. Russell Hobbs says a full tank gives about 30 minutes of steam, enough for up to ten shirts by its own figures. It is ready in about 45 seconds, and the brand advises waiting at least 60 seconds or until the power light stops flashing. It works two ways. As a steamer, you hold the handheld and steam clothes, curtains or bedding. As a light iron, you fit the ceramic heated press plate and press fabric flat, which owners and testers say works best over an ironing board. A delicate attachment and an upholstery attachment are stored in the base unit. The steam tube and cord are stored inside the unit, and there is a carry handle for moving it around the house. It switches itself off after about 8 minutes without the steam trigger being used. A self-clean light comes on after about 150 minutes of use, as a reminder to descale. The base measures 437mm high, 157mm long and 337mm wide. ### Key specs - Model: Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 2-in-1 Handheld Steamer, 27600 - Tank capacity: 750ml, removable - Steam time per tank: About 30 minutes (up to 10 shirts, brand figure) - Heat-up time: About 45 seconds - Steam output: 20g - Dimensions (H x L x W): 437mm x 157mm x 337mm - Attachments: Ceramic heated press plate, delicate attachment, upholstery attachment - Auto shut-off: After about 8 minutes without using the steam trigger - Cord length: 2.5 m, stored inside the unit (John Lewis listing) ## What owners report about the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Owner feedback for this exact model is thin. The clearest account we found is a Mumsnet product tester, so treat what follows as a small sample. The tester liked how quickly it heats, the size of the tank and how compact and easy to store it is. They found the carry handle useful and the docked handheld secure. One tank covered several large quilt covers. They also noted that distilled water is recommended, which is a chore. The complaint was the plate attachments. They did not stay firmly in place and were too hot to handle when swapping. The tester stopped using it for upright steaming and kept it over an ironing board. It is also less powerful than a full steam generator iron. There was no dedicated spot to store the plug. Nothing we found says how it holds up after months of use. ## Who the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie suits It suits a household with a regular heap of shirts, bedding or curtains, where a small 200ml-tank handheld would need refilling every few minutes. The big tank and the pressing plate make it a stand-in for an iron on a board. Look elsewhere if you travel or want something to tuck in a drawer: the base unit is too big for that, and the Tefal Pure Pop DT2026 is the pocket-size pick in this guide. If you only steam the odd shirt, the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220 does the everyday job in a lighter, simpler handheld. For thick fabrics and stubborn creases, the Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0 is the stronger handheld. ## Questions about the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie ### How long does the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 steam for on one tank? About 30 minutes. Russell Hobbs says the 750ml tank covers up to ten shirts, by its own figures. ### How long does the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 take to heat up? About 45 seconds by the brand's figure. Russell Hobbs advises preheating for at least 60 seconds or until the power light stops flashing. ### Can the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 be used as an iron? Yes. It is a 2-in-1 with a ceramic heated press plate that you fit to the handheld. A Mumsnet tester found the plates did not sit securely and were hot to swap, and it worked best over an ironing board. ### How big is the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600? The base unit measures 437mm high, 157mm long and 337mm wide. It has a carry handle, and the cord and steam tube store inside it. ### Does the Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600 need distilled water? Distilled water is recommended, according to a Mumsnet tester. The unit has a self-clean light that comes on after about 150 minutes of use to prompt descaling. ## All 10 garment steamers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Tefal Pure Pop DT2026](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/tefal-pure-pop-dt2026/) | 8.5 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Philips 5000 Series Handheld Steamer STH5020/40](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/philips-5000-series-sth5020-40/) | 8.4 | | | 3 | [Breville EliteTEMP VIN432](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/breville-elitetemp-vin432/) | 8.3 | | | 4 | [Russell Hobbs Steam Genie 27220](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-27220/) | 8.3 | | | 5 | [Tefal Pure Tex DT9530G0](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/tefal-pure-tex-dt9530g0/) | 8.3 | Best Premium | | 6 | [Fridja F10 Handheld Clothes Steamer](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/fridja-f10/) | 8.3 | | | 7 | [Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Aroma 28040](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-aroma-28040/) | 8.2 | | | 8 | **Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 27600** (this review) | 8.1 | | | 9 | [Swan SI12020N Handheld Garment Steamer](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/swan-si12020n/) | 8.1 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Tefal AeroSteam DT9810G0](https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/tefal-aerosteam-dt9810g0/) | 7.9 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 23 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Russell Hobbs UK: Steam Genie Maestro 2-in-1 Handheld Steamer](https://uk.russellhobbs.com/steam-genie-maestro-2-in-1-handheld-steamer) - [Mumsnet Reviews: Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro Handheld Steamer](https://www.mumsnet.com/reviews/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-maestro-handheld-steamer-review) - [John Lewis: Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Maestro 2-in-1 Handheld Steamer](https://www.johnlewis.com/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-maestro-2-in-1-handheld-steamer-blue/p114473157) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/household/garment-steamers/russell-hobbs-steam-genie-maestro-27600/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md