I dont iron often but there are times I need to iron something. I hate ironing. This one is pretty nice though. No cord so nothing for me or the cat to knock it over with. The base is a little bigger then a standard iron but it's not too big and In the way. Easy to understand lights to know when it needs recharged etc. Charges pretty quick and last a good length of time. I'm not sure how long it lasts really because I haven't needed to use it for more then a few garments at a time. Light weight and simple. .