I got this steam iron as a Christmas gift and I'm so satisfied with the oproduct so far. The iron is heavy enough so you don't have to try so hard to actually press your clothes. However, it is not that heavy that you couldn't lift it up or keep ironing for an hour. I love it. The design is nice; simple and effective. The only thing that I would point out is that if you are from Europe, you might be used to a little bit more steam power, but I would say that this steam iron is the best choice you can do (beside steam stations). Loving it!