I own both...like both...however...so far I really like the features of the oliso the best. I really like being able to just let go of iron and no need to set up on end. One side note.....doesn't bother me...but I took my oliso to a quilt retreat and the noise that the feet make were a little annoying to those who were not using it.

I have both, too. I use the Oliso for steam. I've had my Rowenta for a thousand years, it's made in Germany and had many drop tests, thus it doesn't steam anymore....... wonder why? lol The Rowenta gets much hotter than the Oliso which I love for ironing starched pieces.

No Rowenta for me because of horrible customer service. None of my money will ever go in their pockets again. My guild had the Olisos and I like using them but one has started to leak. The best iron I have used is the Reliable brand. My DD borrowed it and I will probably not get that one back. Right now I'm using a Classic Black and Decker and several $6 irons from Walmart. I use the cheap irons for fusibles and gluing.

I will not buy another Rowenta. The first one died by heating up past anything temperature I had ever seen... It melted the cotton poly thread on blocks I was piecing... it was beyond white hot. I foolishly thought it was a fluke and purchased another as I loved the amount of steam... after about 1 1/2 years it did the same thing. So In five years I had spent over $240.00 on top of the line irons.... NOT a good investment. I have wondered about the Oliso but after being literally burned in the past ... I doubt I will invest in another expensive iron.

I had an expensive Rowenta and it leaked. I picked up a refurbished Rowenta for $25 at an outlet mall about 5 years ago. Just used distilled water in it and emptied it after use (or after a day of quilting) and only recently has it started to leak. It is not bad enough to replace. Now I just wish I could remember where I got it.

Leaky Rowenta, bought a Reliable. The Oliso won't work. I have a strangely sized ironing board with a heavy tray for the iron. No room to leave an iron flat.

I recently bought a Rowenta at BB&B and I'm happy with it so far. I considered the Oliso but when I saw all the reviews about it leaking, I decided it wasn't worth the money. Even if the Rowenta leaks (many reviews for that as well), it cost me less than half what I would've paid for an Oliso.

I bought a Shark at Walmart last year for about $40. to replace an iron I had for quite a few years which kind of just quit. I don't remember the brand but it was common, nothing expensive. I brought home a couple other brands before and returned them before I tried this Shark. I like a heavier iron and this one is just right. It has a burst of steam and a water spray and I use both. No leaking, the instructions do say to be sure to let it heat up the water before using to prevent leaking. It also has the dreaded automatic shut-off, but actually doesn't take long at all to heat back up for pressing seams. Sorry, this doesn't answer your original question, just my 2 cents:) I've never really felt compelled to spend lots of dollars on an iron and actually can't relate to it.

After having two Olisos and they both died inside of a year, I won't get another one. Their warranties aren't worth the paper they're printed on and their customer service was anything but helpful. Since then, I've bought two Rowentas and they're both great. I don't have leaking issues and they both have great steam.

I have also had my Oliso for years- no problems, I love it. However, no matter what brand it seems there are as many who have problems as those who have a great experience- so my advice is whatever brand you purchase make sure you buy it from a reputable vendor with a good return policy & keep the box & the receipt!