Are handheld steamers as effective as standing steamers?

For most casual touch-ups on shirts, dresses and delicate fabrics, reviewers across r/femalefashionadvice and r/BuyItForLife say handhelds are adequate and far more convenient. For heavy curtains, multiple garments per session, or anything close to professional results, commenters on r/BehindTheClosetDoor consistently say a standing unit pulls ahead because of larger tanks, hotter continuous steam, and a hands-free pole.