--- title: "BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V review" description: "BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V review: 1200 W, 1.8 lb nonstick steam iron with auto shut-off. Specs, owner notes, who it suits and FAQs." canonical: https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/blackdecker-easy-steam-compact-ir40v/ language: en-US updated: 2026-11-02 score: 8.5 --- # BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V review > **Our verdict:** The BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V ranks 5th of the 10 steam irons we compare, with 8.5 out of 10. It takes our Best Budget badge. No. 5 of 10 in our [steam irons ranking](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.5 out of 10** · Best Budget The BLACK+DECKER IR40V is a 1200 W, 1.8 lb compact steam iron with a nonstick soleplate. It suits occasional ironing, travel and small spaces, not heavy cotton or linen. Why it's here: - Light at 1.8 pounds, easy on the wrist - Nonstick soleplate with a 360-degree swivel cord - 3-way auto shut-off on heel, side or soleplate - Steam burst, spray and vertical steam at a budget price Keep in mind: - 1200 W is slow on thick linen or heavy cotton - Small tank needs refills during bigger loads - Nonstick coating wears with years of use [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NB05WI5) ## Why the BLACK+DECKER IR40V scores 8.5 - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 1st of 10 - How new it is: 6th of 10 ### Level with the Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280 The Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280 and the BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280 goes first because it is the newer design. ## About the BLACK+DECKER IR40V The Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V runs on 120V at 1200 W and weighs 1.8 pounds. It measures about 10.4 inches high, 9.7 inches long and 5.8 inches wide. The soleplate is nonstick (BLACK+DECKER calls it TrueGlide), and the cord pivots 360 degrees so it stays out of the way for left- and right-handed use. Steam is controlled by a dial with temperature settings and a steam control, and a ready light shows on the body. SmartSteam anti-drip technology adjusts steam to the fabric setting and keeps the water at the right temperature to prevent dripping. A push-button spray mister dampens stubborn creases. The water tank is translucent and easy to fill, according to the brand. Safety is handled by 3-way auto shut-off. Motion sensing turns the iron off when it sits idle on its heel, its side or its soleplate. The brand's page does not list the tank capacity or the cord length. Tech Gear Lab, an independent review site, gives the cord as about 7.8 feet and found the water opening small and uncovered, so water can slop out if you fill it quickly or carry the iron while it is full. ### Key specs - Power: 1200 W, 120V - Weight: 1.8 lb - Dimensions: 10.4 in high x 9.7 in long x 5.8 in wide - Soleplate: Nonstick (TrueGlide) - Steam features: SmartSteam anti-drip, steam control, spray mist - Safety: 3-way auto shut-off (heel, side, soleplate) - Cord: 360-degree pivoting - Warranty: 2-year limited ## What owners report about the BLACK+DECKER IR40V We found too little owner feedback specific to this model on pages we could open to report a reliable pattern. ## Who the BLACK+DECKER IR40V suits The IR40V fits someone who irons a few shirts, pillowcases or blouses a week and wants something light that fits in a drawer or a suitcase. At 1.8 pounds it is easy on the wrist, and the auto shut-off helps if you get distracted. It is also an inexpensive spare for a dorm, a guest room or a sewing corner. Look elsewhere for regular work on thick cotton, linen or large piles of laundry. Tech Gear Lab found its steam output low, its heating uneven across the plate and the settings small to read, and it needed several passes on linen. The PurSteam SteamBurst+ 1750W Steam Iron has a bigger tank and more power, and the CHI Steam Iron with Retractable Cord 13102 is the pick if you want a stronger iron with a cord that winds away. ## Questions about the BLACK+DECKER IR40V ### Where can I find the BLACK+DECKER IR40V manual? On the IR40V product page at blackanddeckerappliances.com, where the manual is linked. Search for the model code IR40V if you need a replacement copy. ### Does the BLACK+DECKER IR40V have auto shut-off? Yes. It has 3-way auto shut-off that uses motion sensing to turn the iron off when it is left idle on its heel, side or soleplate. ### How much does the BLACK+DECKER IR40V weigh? 1.8 pounds, according to BLACK+DECKER. It is about 10.4 inches high, 9.7 inches long and 5.8 inches wide. ### What warranty does the BLACK+DECKER IR40V have? BLACK+DECKER lists a 2-year limited warranty on the IR40V. Check the manual for its conditions. ### How powerful is the BLACK+DECKER IR40V? It is rated at 1200 watts on 120V. That suits light fabrics and touch-ups, but it is slower on thick or heavily creased cloth. ## All 10 steam irons, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [PurSteam SteamBurst+ 1750W Steam Iron](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/pursteam-steamburst-1750w/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [CHI Steam Iron with Retractable Cord 13102](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/chi-13102/) | 8.7 | | | 3 | [BEAUTURAL 1500W Steam Iron with Ceramic-Coated Soleplate](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/beautural-1500w-ceramic-steam-iron/) | 8.6 | Value for Money | | 4 | [Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/rowenta-focus-excel-dw5280/) | 8.5 | | | 5 | **BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V** (this review) | 8.5 | Best Budget | | 6 | [Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus SmartIron](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/oliso-tg1600-pro-plus/) | 8.5 | | | 7 | [BLACK+DECKER Vitessa Advanced Steam Iron ICR2020](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/blackdecker-vitessa-icr2020/) | 8.4 | | | 8 | [Rowenta AccessSteam Cordreel DW2459](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/rowenta-accesssteam-cordreel-dw2459/) | 8.4 | | | 9 | [Panasonic NI-WL600 Cordless Steam/Dry Iron](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/panasonic-ni-wl600/) | 8.2 | | | 10 | [BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron D3030](https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/blackdecker-allure-professional-d3030/) | 8.1 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover steam irons for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking 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 22 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 October 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [BLACK+DECKER Appliances: Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V](https://blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/blackanddecker) - [Tech Gear Lab: Black+Decker Easy Steam IR40V Review](https://www.techgearlab.com/reviews/electronics/clothes-iron/black-plusdecker-easy-steam-ir40v) - [ShopSavvy: BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Iron review summary](https://shopsavvy.com/reviews-tldr/black+decker-easy-steam-iron) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/us/household/steam-irons/blackdecker-easy-steam-compact-ir40v/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md