Consumer reports compared the Rowenta Iron (expensive) to the Black and Decker (very reasonable) and said the Black and Decker was a better product all around. I got one of them and I love it. It is heavy enough to do the job, and also steams and has a self cleaner. My only complaint is the auto shut off is set to just a little too quick for me. Should stay on at least 5 minutes while I get a piece or two sewn together