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Quick answer: most older Rowenta irons reviewed online are no longer sold new. The closest current models are: Focus Excel DW5280 for the Focus DW5080, DW5197 and DW5260; Pro Master DW8360 for the Pro Master DW8080, DW8183 and DW8270; Steam Force DW9440 for the Steam Force DW9280 and DW7180; Access Steam DW2360 for the compact DW2070 and DW2171; and the Compact Steam Pro DG7626 or Perfect Steam Pro DG8624 for older DG steam stations.
- Power: 1800W
- Steam boost: 210 g/min
- Continuous steam: 35 g/min
- Power: 1725W
- Steam boost: 135 g/min
- Continuous steam: 35 g/min
- Power: 1775W
- Steam boost: 210 g/min
- Continuous steam: not published
Rowenta renames and updates its irons every few years, so model numbers in older reviews often no longer exist. If you are replacing a Rowenta you liked, the safest choice is the current model in the same line: it usually keeps the same soleplate style and a similar steam output. The table below matches older model numbers to the closest model we could verify on sale at Amazon.com in October 2026. These are like-for-like suggestions based on product line and published specifications, not official Rowenta successor statements.
Current Rowenta models that replace older ones
- Replaces Steam Force DW9280 / DW7180 Rowenta Steam Force DW9440 ($$$). Check price
- Replaces Focus DW5080 / DW5197 / DW5260 Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280 ($$). Check price
- Replaces Pro Master DW8080 / DW8183 / DW8270 Rowenta Pro Master DW8360 ($$$). Check price
- Replaces DW2070 / DW2171 Rowenta Access Steam ($$). Check price
- Replaces DG5030 / DG8430 steam stations Rowenta Compact Steam Pro DG7626 ($$$). Check price
- Step-up from DG8520 Rowenta Perfect Steam Pro DG8624U1 ($$$). Check price
How we chose these picks
We compared the manufacturers’ published specifications and the Amazon.com listing for each model (sources: Manufacturer product pages and Amazon.com listings for each model (checked October 2026)). Where a maker does not publish a figure, we say “not published” rather than guess. We checked that every product was on sale in the US when this page was last updated, and we re-check stock every month. We do not hands-on test products ourselves, and we say so on every review. Commission from retailer links never affects which products we pick. Read how we research.
Comparison table
| Model | Power | Steam boost | Continuous steam | Soleplate | Weight | Auto shut-off | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowenta Steam Force DW9440 | 1800W | 210 g/min | 35 g/min | Stainless steel, 400 holes | 4.5 lb | Yes | $$$ |
| Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280 | 1725W | 135 g/min | 35 g/min | Stainless steel, 400+ holes | 3.2 lb | Yes | $$ |
| Rowenta Pro Master DW8360 | 1775W | 210 g/min | not published | Stainless steel, 430 holes | 3.3 lb | Yes | $$$ |
| Rowenta Access Steam | 1700W | not published | not published | Stainless steel, Microsteam | 3.4 lb | not published | $$ |
| Rowenta Compact Steam Pro DG7626 | 1800W | not published | not published | Stainless steel, 400 holes | not published | not published | $$$ |
| Rowenta Perfect Steam Pro DG8624U1 | 1800W | not published | not published | Stainless steel, 400 holes | not published | not published | $$$ |
Specifications are manufacturer or Amazon listing figures. Price tiers compare models within this guide: $ budget, $$ mid-range, $$$ premium, $$$$ top of the range. We do not list exact prices because they change daily. Tap “Check price” to see the current price on Amazon.
The best picks, reviewed
Replaces Steam Force DW9280 / DW7180
Rowenta Steam Force DW9440: Replaces Steam Force DW9280 / DW7180
- Power: 1800W
- Steam boost: 210 g/min
- Continuous steam: 35 g/min
- Soleplate: Stainless steel, 400 holes
The current Steam Force (2024): same 210 g/min boost and 35 g/min continuous steam headline figures as the DW9280.
Replaces Focus DW5080 / DW5197 / DW5260
Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280: Replaces Focus DW5080 / DW5197 / DW5260
- Power: 1725W
- Steam boost: 135 g/min
- Continuous steam: 35 g/min
- Soleplate: Stainless steel, 400+ holes
The current Focus model: 1725W, 135 g/min boost, self-clean and anti-calc.
Replaces Pro Master DW8080 / DW8183 / DW8270
Rowenta Pro Master DW8360: Replaces Pro Master DW8080 / DW8183 / DW8270
- Power: 1775W
- Steam boost: 210 g/min
- Continuous steam: not published
- Soleplate: Stainless steel, 430 holes
The current Pro Master: 430 steam holes and a precision tip.
Replaces DW2070 / DW2171
Rowenta Access Steam: Replaces DW2070 / DW2171
- Power: 1700W
- Steam boost: not published
- Continuous steam: not published
- Soleplate: Stainless steel, Microsteam
Rowenta's current entry-level iron with a stainless Microsteam soleplate.
Full review, pros and cons in our best rowenta steam irons guide
Replaces DG5030 / DG8430 steam stations
Rowenta Compact Steam Pro DG7626: Replaces DG5030 / DG8430 steam stations
- Power: 1800W
- Steam: Up to 380 g/min
- Tank: 1.1 L
- Heat-up: not published
Up to 380 g/min steam in a compact base, with auto-off and anti-drip.
Step-up from DG8520
Rowenta Perfect Steam Pro DG8624U1: Step-up from DG8520
- Power: 1800W
- Steam: High-pressure boiler
- Tank: 1.1 L
- Heat-up: not published
A boiler station with a 1.1 L removable tank and calc collector.
Old Rowenta model numbers and their closest current model
| Older model | Line | Status (Oct 2026) | Closest current model |
|---|---|---|---|
| DW9280 | Steam Force | Discontinued (retailers list it as no longer available) | Steam Force DW9440 |
| DW7180 | Steamforce | No longer sold new at major US retailers | Steam Force DW9440 |
| DW8080 | Pro Master | Discontinued (retailer notice) | Pro Master DW8360 |
| DW8183, DW8270 | Pro Master | No longer sold new at major US retailers | Pro Master DW8360 |
| DW5080, DW5197, DW5260 | Focus | Only closeout or used stock found | Focus Excel DW5280 |
| DW6080 | Eco Intelligence / Autosteam | No longer sold new at major US retailers | Focus Excel DW5280 |
| DW2070, DW2171 | Compact / Effective | No current US listing found | Access Steam DW2360 |
| DG5030 | Pro steam station | Discontinued (retailer notice) | Compact Steam Pro DG7626 |
| DG8430 | Pro Precision station | No longer sold new at major US retailers | Perfect Steam Pro DG8624U1 |
| DG8520 | Perfect Steam station | Still listed by some retailers | Perfect Steam Pro DG8624U1 (step-up) |
| DR7000, DR8080, DR8120 | X-Cel handheld steamers | Mostly replaced | X-Cel Steam Force DR2020 |
| IS6300, IS6520 | Master Valet upright steamers | IS6300 discontinued | Rowenta IXEO (different, all-in-one design) |
Status is based on retailer listings and notices we could find in October 2026. If you find an older model still sold new, it is usually old stock; check the warranty before buying.
Should you buy an old Rowenta model if you find one?
Used or closeout units can be fine, but check three things: that the anti-calc system and soleplate are in good condition, that a manual is available for your model number, and what warranty applies. Steam stations in particular depend on their scale collector or anti-calc cartridge, so make sure replacement parts are still available. If in doubt, the current model in the same line is the lower-risk choice.
Where to find the manual for an old Rowenta
Search the exact model number (for example “DW5080 manual”) on Rowenta’s US support site. The model number is printed on the rating label, usually on the heel of the iron or the underside of a steam station base. Many older Rowenta irons share the same self-clean and anti-calc steps described in our how to clean an iron guide.
Frequently asked questions
What replaced the Rowenta DW5080?
The closest current model is the Rowenta Focus Excel DW5280: 1725W, a 135 g/min steam boost, 35 g/min continuous steam and a 400-plus-hole stainless steel soleplate.
What replaced the Rowenta DW8080 Pro Master?
The current Pro Master is the DW8360: 1775W, a 210 g/min boost and a 430-hole stainless steel soleplate with a precision tip.
Is the Rowenta DW9280 still made?
No. Retailers list the DW9280 as discontinued. The current Steam Force model is the DW9440, with 1800W, a 210 g/min boost and 35 g/min continuous steam.
Are old and new Rowenta model numbers related?
Loosely. The letters show the type (DW for irons, DG for steam stations, DR for handheld steamers, IS for upright steamers) and the first digit roughly shows the range, but Rowenta does not publish an official successor list.
Related guides
Sources: Manufacturer product pages and Amazon.com listings for each model (checked October 2026). Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.