Panasonic NI-S300TR

*Est. $30
Reviewed
June 2010
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Panasonic NI-S300TR

Pros
  • Inexpensive
  • Lightweight
  • Retractable cord
  • Good performance
  • Few reliability complaints
Cons
  • 1,200 watts
  • No vertical steam
  • No anti-calcium system
  • Nonstick coating on soleplate
  • Smaller water tank

The Panasonic NI-S300TR is an inexpensive iron, and while it lacks some extras like vertical steam and anti-calcium capabilities, it does have a retractable cord and a translucent water reservoir. Owners seem to like this iron and say that it produces plenty of steam, despite having only 1,200 watts. A few even go so far as to say it works as well as -- or better than -- premium brands like Rowenta. And while many steam irons are plagued by complaints of durability problems, we found very few reports of the NI-S300TR breaking down or leaking. If you need more than a 6-ounce water tank, the Rowenta Focus Iron DZ5080 (*Est. $90) holds 10 ounces. A comparable iron is the Black & Decker SteamAdvantage F1060, which trumps the Panasonic NI-S300TR in terms of wattage (1,500 watts vs. 1,200 watts); it also has a stainless-steel soleplate instead of a nonstick soleplate, which many users prefer because it glides more easily.

The Panasonic NI-S300TR isn't included in professional tests, but we did find over 100 owner reviews at Amazon.com. RateItAll.com and Epinions.com have only a few reviews of this model.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. Amazon.com

More than 100 users contribute to the Panasonic NI-S300TR steam iron's high average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 at Amazon.com. Owners say it heats up fast, glides easily and the retractable cord works well.

Review: Panasonic NI-S300TR 1200-Watt Steam Iron, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. RateItAll.com

A handful of users review the Panasonic NI-S300TR steam iron at RateItAll.com, where it receives an average rating of 4.75 stars (out of 5). Owners like the retractable cord, translucent water reservoir and steam options.

Review: Panasonic NI-S300TR 1200-Watt Steam Iron, Contributors to RateItAll.com

3. Epinions.com

Epinions.com had only one review for the Panasonic NI-S300TR at the time we visited, but the accompanying comments are detailed and helpful. The owner says this iron works very well but sometimes spits water.

Review: Panasonic NI-S300TR Iron, Contributors to Epinions.com

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