Rolipo Garment Steamer 1640W at a glance
In short: the Rolipo Garment Steamer 1640W scores 7,6/10 in our steam iron review (from €31). Biggest strength: large 400 ml tank. Main compromise: no dry ironing.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
Rolipo Garment Steamer 1640W: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- Large 400 ml tank: significantly more than with travel appliances, and up to 20 minutes of steam in one go is enough for the day's laundry in one pass
- Strong 33 g/min: the concentrated steam output is among the higher values in this price range and penetrates deep into the fabric
- Heated up in 10 s: a very short wait until the first steam, practical for a quick grab before an appointment
- Heated metal plate: the hot plate smooths even heavy fabrics such as denim, wool and cotton while also being gentle on fine materials
- Long 2.1 m cable: gives enough freedom of movement at the clothes rail and in the room without constant re-plugging
Points of criticism
- No dry ironing: pure steam brush without a classic ironing function, unsuitable for sharp creases in trousers
- No-name brand: with Rolipo, long-term spare-part supply and warranty handling are hard to assess
- 400 ml plus weight: the full tank makes the appliance noticeably heavier in the hand than a small travel steamer
Specifications in detail
| Type | Handheld steamer (brush) |
| Power | 1,640 W |
| Steam amount | 33 g/min |
| Heat-up time | 10 s |
| Water tank | 400 ml |
| Steam duration | up to 20 min |
| Soleplate | heated metal plate |
| Cable length | 2.1 m |
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the Rolipo Garment Steamer 1640W in everyday use: Large 400 ml tank (significantly more than with travel appliances, and up to 20 minutes of steam in one go is enough for the day's laundry in one pass) and Strong 33 g/min (the concentrated steam output is among the higher values in this price range and penetrates deep into the fabric). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: no dry ironing, since it is a pure steam brush without a classic ironing function, unsuitable for sharp creases in trousers.
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the Rolipo Garment Steamer 1640W suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Single and couple households with daily laundry
- ✓Anyone who wants to smooth hanging rather than lying flat
- ✓Quickly freshening up shirts and dresses
- ✓Households with mixed fabric types
Less suitable for:
- ✕Anyone who needs sharp creases
- ✕Travel with minimal luggage (large tank)
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Verdict: is the Rolipo Garment Steamer 1640W worth it?
A solid option with a clear profile: if you can live with no dry ironing, from €31 you get mainly one thing: a large 400 ml tank. It suits best: single and couple households with daily laundry.
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