Philips Azur 8000 DST8020/26 review
a powerful all-rounder from a high-street shop
8.1/10 provisional Provisional
3000W, a 300ml tank, 55g/min steam and a 240g steam shot, with OptimalTEMP so you do not need to pick a temperature. Rated 4.2/5 from 581 John Lewis reviews on 1 Nov 2026. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want one iron for laundry and sewing.
Skip it if
you want a fine tip for tiny seams.
What owners and reviewers like
- 3000W
- 300ml tank
- OptimalTEMP no-burn setting
- 4.2/5 from 581 shopper reviews
What to watch for
- No fine detail tip
Key specs
| Power | 3000W |
|---|---|
| Tank | 300ml |
| Steam | 55g/min, 240g shot |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.5 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.8 / 2 |
| Value | 1.4 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.2 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.2 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£79.99 inc VAT (John Lewis, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.