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This professional steam iron from CHI is a solid performer with lots of features normally only found on more expensive irons. My other iron is the Rowenta DW5080 which costs $30 more than the CHI but they are remarkably similar in looks and performance. Both are 1700 watts. Both have large temperature controls under the handle. Both have steam and spray buttons on the top of the iron. Both hold 10 oz. Water. Both have multiple steam holes. Both have precise tips that make ironing around buttons, pleats, pockets and other tricky areas easier. Both have firm rubberized iron rests that really grip the ironing board. Both have an auto-off function, but with different auto-off times. The biggest difference between the two irons is the soleplate. The Rowenta has a stainless steel sole, while this CHI has a ceramic sole infused with titanium. The soleplate is the reason I wanted to try this iron. I iron a lot of cotton and linen shirts and often use glue or spray starch. It collects on the stainless steel soleplate and cleaning it is a routine and sometimes serious task. I've heard that ceramic soles are sticky and much easier to clean. This iron is noticeably lighter than my Rowenta even though it weighs 2.9 ounces. Dry weight, it's not what I would call a lightweight iron. The weight is important depending on what you usually iron and how strong your hands are. Expensive irons tend to be heavier and have an advantage when ironing heavy fabrics like cotton, linen, and denim because the weight means less effort is needed to iron creases. However, if you normally iron light clothing and fabrics, the extra weight is unnecessary and can be tiring during long ironing sessions. I iron a lot of heavy natural fabrics that tend to wrinkle, but this iron did a great job. I had to push harder than my Rowenta, but not too hard. It's certainly warm enough for even heavy denim, and the steam generated is just enough to smooth out creases in thick cotton and linen. The sole feels like the surface of a coated frying pan. It doesn't glide across fabric as smoothly as a highly polished stainless steel soleplate, but oh my, it's a lot easier to clean! All you have to do is set the temperature to the maximum line temperature for 2 minutes and then place on a damp 100% cotton fabric such as cotton. B. kitchen linen to iron. I even tested it with a strong starch spray and all starch residue came off easily without the need for an iron cleaner. This is a big plus for me as I starch my husband's shirts. The main disadvantage of ceramic soles is that they are more fragile. Be careful not to iron zippers, buttons, rivets or other metal objects as this may damage the ceramic coating. Also, never rub it with a metal sponge or an abrasive like Comet cleaner. The soleplate has 300 steam holes and produces good, even steam when ironing. Filling the water tank is as easy as with any other iron. Open top lid and pour 10 oz. water in the reservoir. (I measured.) I suggest using a small measuring cup to measure 10 ounces. because the red water tank is hard to see to measure the water level and if you add too much water you will get dripping. Even though the red looks classy, I hope CHI will consider using a clear tank in the future. If you have very hard water like me, CHI recommends alternating between distilled and tap water. Otherwise, you can always use tap water. Above the temperature controller is a lever that allows you to set the desired amount of steam. There's also a self-cleaning button that protects the vapor holes from any mineral build-up that may appear. In addition, there is an anti-drip function that prevents dry-ironed items such as silk, which get wet easily, from dripping. Another thing I LOVE is the 10 foot cord. It's 2ft longer than my Rowenta and believe me it makes a difference. Another nice thing is the auto power off feature. If the iron is left face down or tilted on its side, the iron will turn off after 30 seconds. However, if left in a sitting position, it will turn off after 30 minutes. This is great for people who sew or quilt as it doesn't keep turning off and you have to wait for it to heat up again. I sew a lot and also iron, so a good iron is important to me. I think if you iron a lot and use glue or spray starch this is an amazing iron as you can easily clean the soleplate. It also offers superior performance without the weight of many premium irons for those with minimal arm strength. If you regularly iron heavy, wrinkle-prone fabrics, a heavy stainless steel soleplate makes ironing easier and faster due to the weight of the iron. As I regularly iron clothes and fabrics of all kinds, I'm glad to have both irons. Why not use different irons for different ironing needs? Especially since this CHI iron makes ironing my husband's shirts so much easier! UPDATE 4/12/2018: I now also have a manual version of this iron with a retractable cord. In fact, this is the same hardware as the base model, but with some added benefits. First, it has a retractable cord, which I really like. It's safer for me to let the iron cool down because I don't have to worry about cats or children pulling the cord. However, the cord length of the retractable corded iron is only 8ft, which is 2ft shorter than the standard corded version. The controls are the same for both irons. Holes versus 300 steam holes, and the sole is a little longer. Additional holes ensure more efficient vapor delivery, making it convenient for those who use the vapor function intensively. The retractable cable iron is also taller to accommodate the coiled cable inside and is slightly heavier for the same reason. The opening you add water through is longer and slightly easier to fill in the version with a retractable cord. There are other purely cosmetic differences, but basically it's the same iron with a luxurious soleplate (more steam holes) and a shorter retractable cord. I think when trying to decide between the two models it comes down to whether you like the retractable cord and whether you want more vapor holes.