Originally Posted by MzMcKee
What is the wattage of the iron? I have a Shark that is 1800 watts. It does have an auto shut off but it heats up so fast and is really hot. I found it at Target. I'd have to google for a current price. But I know it was less then $100.
This one is 1600 watts. It does heat really quick. One thing I liked about it is, after it goes to sleep after 30 minutes, you just touch the handle to reactivate. Also, you don't leave it upright, it has little gadgets that hold it up from the surface, less chance of knocking it over.