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H.Koenig NV680 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Steam pressure:3.5 barWater tank capacity:400 mlHeat-up time:180 seconds

H.Koenig NV680 Review: Compare 48 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

▲Better than 78% of portable-steam-cleaners
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Accessories, Portability, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

65%

6.4

Performance

15%

6.5

Tank

10%

9.0

Accessories

6%

7.6

Portability

4%

8.1

Safety

▲Better than 74% of portable-steam-cleaners
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 181 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 64% of portable-steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The H.Koenig NV680 is a portable handheld steam cleaner featuring a 1200W motor, a 3.5 bar steam pressure rating, and a continuous steam flow of 40 g/min that reaches temperatures up to 102°C to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria without chemicals. Its primary advantages include a fast 3-to-5-minute heat-up time, an eco-friendly multi-surface cleaning capability across tiles, textiles, and glass, and high versatility provided by its lightweight 1.3 kg frame, 3-meter power cable, and 13 included accessories like extension tubes and nylon brushes. However, its main disadvantages are a relatively limited 400 mL water tank capacity that reduces continuous runtime and requires frequent refills during larger tasks, alongside initial water sputtering if overfilled.

Technical Specifications of portable steam cleaner H.Koenig NV680

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Accessories, Portability, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components:

65%

6.4

Performance

15%

6.5

Tank

10%

9.0

Accessories

6%

7.6

Portability

4%

8.1

Safety

6.8
H.Koenig NV680 has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 74.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 181 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
H.Koenig NV680 has a user score of 7.83 points, which is lower than 62.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
H.Koenig NV680 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than 52.6% of products in this category.
6.5
H.Koenig NV680 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than 52.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.7
H.Koenig NV680 has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 80.8% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
3.5 bar
Steam pressure
3.5 bar
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
This portable steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 3.5 bar, which is higher than that of 72.2% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 15.3% of portable steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
102 °C
Steam temperature
102 °C
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <100 °C – >135 °C
This portable steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 102 °C, which is lower than that of 75.4% of portable steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
180 seconds
Heat-up time
180 seconds
▼ Worse than 30% of models
Market range: <30 seconds – >240 seconds
This portable steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 180 seconds, which is shorter than that of 13% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 57.1% of portable steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
10 minutes
Continuous steam time
10 minutes
▼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <7 minutes – >20 minutes
This portable steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 10 minutes, which is longer than that of 23% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 29.7% of portable steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
40 g/min
Steam flow rate
40 g/min
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <25 g/min – >40 g/min
This portable steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 40 g/min, which is higher than that of 85.7% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 7.1% of portable steam cleaners.
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Power rating
1,200 W
Power rating
1,200 W
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.3k W
This portable steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,200 W, which is higher than that of 80.8% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 7.7% of portable steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
400 ml
Water tank capacity
400 ml
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <200 ml – >450 ml
This portable steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 400 ml, which is larger than that of 83.1% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 3.9% of portable steam cleaners.
Boiler capacity
400 ml
Boiler capacity
400 ml
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <250 ml – >450 ml
This portable steam cleaner has a boiler capacity of 400 ml, which is larger than that of 82.9% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 4% of portable steam cleaners.
Water fill method
safety cap
Power cord length
3 m
Power cord length
3 m
▼ Worse than 40% of models
Market range: <2.8 m – >5 m
This portable steam cleaner has a power cord length of 3 m, which is longer than that of 18.7% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 41.3% of portable steam cleaners.
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Accessory count
13
Accessory count
13
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <7 – >12
This portable steam cleaner includes 13 accessories, more than 96.2% of portable steam cleaners and the same number as 1.3% of portable steam cleaners.
Extension hose included
yes
Extension hose included
yes
▲ Better than 14% of models
This portable steam cleaner has an extension hose, as do 85.9% of portable steam cleaners.
Concentrator / jet nozzle
yes
Concentrator / jet nozzle
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a concentrator or jet nozzle, as do 93.6% of portable steam cleaners.
Detail brushes included
yes
Detail brushes included
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This portable steam cleaner has detail brushes, as do 93.6% of portable steam cleaners.
Brass brush included
no
Brass brush included
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have a brass brush, unlike 10.3% of portable steam cleaners.
The kit lists a steel or metal brush rather than a brass brush.
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Weight
1.3 kg
Weight
1.3 kg
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >2.08 kg
This portable steam cleaner weighs 1.3 kg, which is lighter than that of 77.6% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 4% of portable steam cleaners.
Width
130 mm
Height
315 mm
Depth
230 mm
Carry handle
yes
Carry handle
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a carry handle, as do 98.7% of portable steam cleaners.
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a child safety lock, as do 88.5% of portable steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
▲ Better than 14% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap, as do 85.9% of portable steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
▲ Better than 79% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, as do 20.5% of portable steam cleaners.
The trigger can be latched for hands-free continuous steam.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
▼ Worse than 59% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have an auto shut-off, unlike 59% of portable steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
▼ Worse than 6% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 6.4% of portable steam cleaners.
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H.Koenig NV680 vs the average portable steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankAccessoriesPortabilitySafety
  • 0.3 bar higher steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3.5 bar
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers stronger steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (3.5 bar vs 3.2 bar).
    3.5 bar vs 3.2 bar
  • 10 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    40 g/min
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <25 g/min – >40 g/min
    This portable steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).
    40 g/min vs 30 g/min
  • 150 W higher power
    Steam pressure
    1,200 W bar
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers more power than the average portable steam cleaner (1200 W vs 1050 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,050 W
  • 50 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    400 ml
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a larger water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (400 ml vs 350 ml).
    400 ml vs 350 ml
  • 4 more accessories
    Steam pressure
    13 bar
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers more accessories than the average portable steam cleaner (13 vs 9).
    13 vs 9
  • Floor-cleaning kit included
    Floor-cleaning kit included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This portable steam cleaner includes a floor-cleaning kit, while the average portable steam cleaner does not include a floor-cleaning kit.
  • 3 more tube extensions
    Number of tube extensions
    3
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This portable steam cleaner offers more tube extensions than the average portable steam cleaner (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 22.6% lighter
    Heat-up time
    1.3 kg seconds
    ▼ Worse than 30% of models
    Market range: <30 seconds – >240 seconds
    40% lighter: this portable steam cleaner is lighter than the average portable steam cleaner (1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg).
    1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg
  • 6.2% better value for money
    H.Koenig NV680 offers better value for money than the average portable steam cleaner (7.71 vs 7.3).
    7.71 vs 7.26
  • 4.3% more popular
    H.Koenig NV680 is more popular than the average portable steam cleaner (6.51 vs 6.2).
    6.51 vs 6.24
  • 0.3 bar higher steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3.5 bar
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers stronger steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (3.5 bar vs 3.2 bar).
    3.5 bar vs 3.2 bar
  • 10 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    40 g/min
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <25 g/min – >40 g/min
    This portable steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).
    40 g/min vs 30 g/min
  • 150 W higher power
    Steam pressure
    1,200 W bar
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers more power than the average portable steam cleaner (1200 W vs 1050 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,050 W
  • 50 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    400 ml
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a larger water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (400 ml vs 350 ml).
    400 ml vs 350 ml
  • 50 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    400 ml
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <250 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a larger boiler capacity than the average portable steam cleaner (400 ml vs 350 ml).
    400 ml vs 350 ml
  • 4 more accessories
    Steam pressure
    13 bar
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers more accessories than the average portable steam cleaner (13 vs 9).
    13 vs 9
  • Floor-cleaning kit included
    Floor-cleaning kit included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This portable steam cleaner includes a floor-cleaning kit, while the average portable steam cleaner does not include a floor-cleaning kit.
  • 3 more tube extensions
    Number of tube extensions
    3
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This portable steam cleaner offers more tube extensions than the average portable steam cleaner (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Floor brush included
    Floor brush included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This portable steam cleaner includes a floor brush, while the average portable steam cleaner does not include a floor brush.
  • 1 more microfiber cloths for the floor brush
    Number of microfiber cloths for floor brush
    1
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This portable steam cleaner offers more microfiber cloths for the floor brush than the average portable steam cleaner (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • 22.6% lighter
    Heat-up time
    1.3 kg seconds
    ▼ Worse than 30% of models
    Market range: <30 seconds – >240 seconds
    40% lighter: this portable steam cleaner is lighter than the average portable steam cleaner (1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg).
    1.3 kg vs 1.68 kg
  • Trigger lock for continuous steam
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This portable steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average portable steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
    The trigger can be latched for hands-free continuous steam.
  • 8 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    102 °C
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <100 °C – >135 °C
    This portable steam cleaner offers cooler steam than the average portable steam cleaner (102 °C vs 110 °C).
    102 °C vs 110 °C
  • No auto shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not have an auto shut-off, while the average portable steam cleaner has an auto shut-off.
  • No funnel
    Funnel included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a funnel, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a funnel.
  • 2.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    H.Koenig NV680
    the average portable steam cleaner
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    H.Koenig NV680 has a lower user score than the average portable steam cleaner (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 vs 8
  • 2.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    H.Koenig NV680
    the average portable steam cleaner
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    H.Koenig NV680 has a lower user score than the average portable steam cleaner (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 vs 8
  • 8 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    102 °C
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <100 °C – >135 °C
    This portable steam cleaner offers cooler steam than the average portable steam cleaner (102 °C vs 110 °C).
    102 °C vs 110 °C
  • No funnel
    Funnel included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a funnel, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a funnel.
  • No auto shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not have an auto shut-off, while the average portable steam cleaner has an auto shut-off.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 181 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about H.Koenig NV680?

  • Heats up quickly, generating strong, continuous steam within 3 to 5 minutes
  • Chemical-free cleaning capable of tackling stubborn grease and everyday dirt
  • Comes with a generous assortment of 13 accessories for different surfaces
  • Compact and lightweight, making it highly maneuverable and easy to store
  • Effective at cleaning hard-to-reach areas, including grout lines, tiles, and window edges

What customers dislike about H.Koenig NV680?

  • The 400 ml water tank capacity requires frequent refilling during long cleaning sessions
  • Some users find the power cord too short, requiring the use of an extension lead
  • The weight of the unit can cause some hand fatigue during prolonged, continuous use
  • Cool down time is required before the water tank can be safely refilled

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