Its tank holds enough water to steam about four garments, or 15 to 20 minutes of steam, before a refill. A wide opening makes filling easy, and the on-off button does not need to be held down. Its long cord gives room to move, and it is sturdy enough for daily use.

Its small tank steams two to five garments, or about 8 to 10 minutes, before a refill. The head adjusts so you can steam at different angles, and the steam button need not be held. A metal plate lets it press like an iron, and it shuts off after 15 minutes still.

It gives steady, dry steam that does not sputter or leave clothes damp, suiting silk and delicate knits. It heats in about 20 to 45 seconds, and its flat plate and foam pad let it press like an iron. It shuts off after 30 minutes idle, but cotton and linen take extra passes.

Its 8-cubic-foot drum handled a king-size comforter and mixed loads with ease in testing. Its sensor predicted the dry time within 90 seconds of starting each cycle and delivered dry laundry without overheating it. It also has steam settings for dewrinkling, static reduction and quick refreshes, plus a 15-minute quick cycle. It is Energy Star certified.

This 7-cubic-foot electric dryer dried large loads, including a king-size comforter, in testing. Its Pet Plus cycle loosens and removes pet hair from dry clothes before washing, and it can get hot enough to kill fleas in pet bedding. It also has steam, sanitize and anti-static options and a seven-year parts and labor warranty.