This steamer iron is lightweight and feels a little cheap but it's easy to handle and works well especially when you have to stem things like linen. I figure it would not be comfortable if it was any heavier. The iron with the regular steam works fantastic. The only issue I came across is that water shoots out if you don't handle it correctly.  You have to hold it as if your ironing so the steam shoot up towards your garments you want to steam, otherwise I think its a good steamer and packs away nicely.