The Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer GS59X meets
the Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer
The handheld three top testers all rank first. We tested it head-to-head against the Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer across 6 key dimensions.
Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer GS59X
“The handheld three top testers all rank first”
Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer
“Half the price, and testers still put it on top”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer GS59X
- Named best by Wirecutter, CNN Underscored, and Gentleman’s Gazette for fast, reliable wrinkle removal
- Heats up in about 40 seconds and pushes strong 1,875-watt steam through five settings
- Light enough to keep by the closet, so quick touch-ups never feel like a chore
- The handheld tank runs about 20 minutes before a refill, short for a full wardrobe session
- Powerful steam means you keep it upright; tilt too far and it can spit
- Costs more than the bargain handhelds it competes with
Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer
- Your Best Digs ranked it the best handheld and Wirecutter named it a top travel pick
- Heats in about 30 seconds and weighs under a pound and a half, ideal for a suitcase
- Costs roughly a third of the premium handhelds while handling everyday wrinkles
- 1,000 watts trails the strongest handhelds on thick cotton and linen
- The small tank empties quickly, so big sessions mean frequent refills
- Beautural is a value brand with limited support behind it
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam GS59X is the closest thing to a unanimous pick in this category. Wirecutter chose it as the best everyday steamer, CNN Underscored ranked it best overall, and Gentleman's Gazette put it at the top of its handheld list. When three independent testers with different methods all land on the same handheld, that is a strong signal.
Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer GS59X
The Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam GS59X is the closest thing to a unanimous pick in this category. Wirecutter chose it as the best everyday steamer, CNN Underscored ranked it best overall, and Gentleman's Gazette put it at the top of its handheld list. When three independent testers with different methods all land on the same handheld, that is a strong signal.
- People who steam a few items most days
- Apartment and dorm residents
- Frequent travelers who still want power
- Anyone who hates dragging out an ironing board
- Buyers who want the most-recommended handheld
Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer
The Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer proves you do not need to spend much to beat wrinkles. Your Best Digs named it the best handheld outright, and Wirecutter ranked it a top travel pick, yet it sells for roughly a third of the Conair's price.
- Budget-focused shoppers
- Travelers who pack light
- Occasional touch-up users
- Students and first apartments
- Anyone who wants a capable backup steamer