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Review on Rowenta Focus Xcel 400-holes HD Soleplate Iron, Blue DW5260 1715-Watt, Auto Shut Off by Chris Litton

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not Recommended Best in Iron

Overall: Disappointed. Background: I have owned two Rowenta irons over the years. Both are from the Pro Series and both were really excellent. However, this is not excellent. Cons: Feels cheap. Squeeze the handle and you'll feel the plastic seams touch. Even the pressure gauge for increasing/decreasing the amount of steam is cheap; It's also removable, probably because it needs to be replaced. It doesn't eject as much steam as other irons that cost a little more. The color is not the same as in the first photo. Pros: Cheaper than Rowenta irons (but with even more loss of quality). Works for very basic and infrequent use (but if that's why you need an iron, then just a cheap iron). Would I recommend or buy again: No. Instead, they're bringing back their line of professional flat irons.

Pros
  • Inspires Confidence
Cons
  • Out of Style