True & Tidy TS-38 Handheld Garment Steamer vs Reliable Vivio 500GC Garment Steamer

The True & Tidy TS-38 is a small handheld for quick touch-ups, travel and light daily use. The Reliable Vivio 500GC is a full-size floor steamer built for long sessions and heavy use. The True & Tidy heats in about 90 seconds and weighs 1.4 lbs, so it is easy to hold and pack, but its 130 ml tank runs dry in under 10 minutes. The Vivio heats in about 2 minutes and steams for up to 120 minutes with 1,500 watts, at 11 lbs and 70 inches tall. Owners of handhelds like the True & Tidy praise convenience and fault small tanks; commercial steamer owners praise output and fault size.

• Choose the True & Tidy if you want a light, fast handheld for travel, quick wrinkle touch-ups and small spaces.
• Choose the Reliable Vivio 500GC if you steam many garments at once, run a shop or want one machine for long sessions.