Rowenta Advancer DZ9080

Testers say that the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 produces more steam than other irons. It has 400 steam vents in its stainless-steel soleplate, which experts say provides for continuous steam and professional ironing results. Professionals love that the Rowenta iron is loaded with high-end features, such as an anti-calcium system, a three-way shutoff and electronic controls. Some consumers at Amazon.com and Epinions.com complain that the iron is very heavy, but a few prefer the extra heft, claiming that it makes for easier pressing. While the majority of owner reviewers say that the Rowenta Advancer is worth every penny, experts point out that expensive irons break down just as frequently as budget models do, and we read just as many reports of reliability problems with this iron as we did with less expensive models. If you don't want to spend so much but still want a quality iron, the Rowenta Focus DZ5080 (*Est. $80) is less expensive with fewer features.

We found the best review for the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 at Slate.com, where author Tom Bartlett tests and rates seven irons. Good Housekeeping magazine also features this iron in a recent roundup of steam irons. User reviews at Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com give insight into long-term durability as well as overall consumer satisfaction. Reviews at Epinions.com, however, are sparse.