Last updated:
As an Amazon Associate, IronsExpert earns from qualifying purchases. If you buy through links on this page we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects which products we recommend. Disclosure.
Verdict: the Rowenta Pro Compact DA1560 is the travel iron to pack for international trips. It is a compact 1000W steam iron with dual voltage, a stainless steel soleplate and a weight of about 1.5 lb. The 2 oz tank is small, so it is for touch-ups, not a week of ironing in one go. If you would rather steam than iron, see the best travel steamers.
This is a research-based review. We have not tested the DA1560 hands-on. Specifications come from Rowenta and the Amazon.com listing, compared with the other travel irons and steamers we cover. Figures Rowenta does not publish are marked “not published”.
The DA1560 is the travel iron pick in our best handheld travel steamers guide.
At a glance
- Our verdict Rowenta Pro Compact DA1560 ($$). Check price
How we chose these picks
We compared the manufacturers’ published specifications and the Amazon.com listing for each model (sources: Manufacturer product page and Amazon.com listing (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.
Full review
Our verdict
Rowenta Pro Compact DA1560: Our verdict
- Type: Travel iron
- Power: 1000W
- Voltage: Dual voltage
- Soleplate: Stainless steel
- Heat-up: not published
- Tank: 2 oz
- Steam time: not published
- Auto-off: not published
- Weight: 1.5 lb (shipping)
A compact 1000W dual-voltage steam iron with a stainless steel soleplate, for travelers who want a real crease.
- Dual voltage
- Stainless soleplate
- 1.5 lb
- Small tank
Our verdict: International trips.
Key specs explained
Dual voltage. The DA1560 works on the US 120V supply and the higher voltages used in many other countries. You still need a plug adapter for the local outlet shape. Check the manual for whether the voltage switches automatically or with a selector before you plug in abroad.
1000W. Low next to a full-size iron (usually 1200W to 1875W), but normal for a travel iron and enough for shirts, trousers and dresses.
Stainless steel soleplate. Gives a proper pressed crease and resists scratches, unlike a steamer, which only relaxes wrinkles.
2 oz tank. Small, as on any travel iron. Expect to refill it for more than a couple of garments.
1.5 lb. Light enough for a carry-on.
Not published: heat-up time, steam time per fill and auto-off details.
Travel iron or travel steamer?
A travel iron like the DA1560 gives sharp creases on trousers and crisp collars, but you need a flat surface (a hotel board or a folded towel on a table). A handheld steamer is quicker for relaxing wrinkles in clothes on a hanger and works well on delicate fabrics, but it will not give you a crease. Many travelers carry one or the other depending on their wardrobe. Compare both in the best travel steamers guide, or see full-size options in the best clothes steamers.
Who should buy it
- Buy it if you travel abroad, want real creases, and do not trust the hotel iron.
- Skip it if you mostly wear knits and casual clothes that a steamer handles, or if you need to iron a lot at once.
For settings on unfamiliar fabrics, see our iron temperature guide.
Alternatives
- Steamery Cirrus Lite: under a pound with a heated plate, the easiest steamer to pack.
- Rowenta X-Cel Steam Force: an 1875W handheld steamer in a 1.4 lb body.
- Conair 2-in-1 GS108L: a steamer that also irons collars.
All three are compared in the travel steamers guide. For a full-size Rowenta iron at home, see the Rowenta irons guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rowenta DA1560 dual voltage?
Yes. It is a dual-voltage travel iron. You will still need a plug adapter for the outlets in the country you visit.
How big is the Rowenta DA1560 tank?
Rowenta lists a 2 oz tank, small enough that you will refill it often.
How much does the Rowenta DA1560 weigh?
About 1.5 lb.
Can the DA1560 replace my full-size iron?
For light use, perhaps, but at 1000W with a 2 oz tank it is designed for travel touch-ups, not weekly ironing.
Related guides
Sources: Manufacturer product page and Amazon.com listing (checked October 2026). Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.