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The Best Iron
Calor Turbo Pro Anti Calc FV5695C0
Offering the best quality / price ratio, this model is also the champion in terms of steam flow. Indeed, it includes an exceptional turbo / pressing mode as well as an Eco mode.
In addition to being in durilium, the sole of this Calor comes with Airglide Autoclean technology which offers good glide on fabrics while being resistant. Its steam flow starts at 50 g / min and can go up to 270 g / min with the pressing function (Turbo Boost) which helps to overcome stubborn creases. This iron also includes automatic shutdown to avoid disasters and unnecessary consumption of electricity as well as anti-drip and anti-lime systems.
Calor EasyGliss Plus FV5715C0
With just under 1.3kg on the scale, this iron is the lightest of this selection. In addition, it includes some pretty interesting options despite its low price.
Certainly, with its steam output ranging from 45 to 190 g / min, it is not the most powerful iron in this comparison. However, it is the lightest, which is sure to delight beginners as well as those used to long ironing sessions. In addition, its durilium sole is of good quality and is also Airglide, guaranteeing a good glide. Basic options like anti-limescale, anti-drip and a comfortable handle are there.
Calor Ultimate Pure FV9839C0
We recommend this model for clothing requiring precision and rigor. Indeed, it embeds automatic adjustments as well as a concentrated jet at the tip of its sole.
Apart from the Eco mode, this Ultimate Pure can do everything that the Turbo Pro Anti Calc offers by adding a few features. In addition, it has, for example, a jet of concentrated steam at the tip of the sole - ideal for removing wrinkles in hard-to-reach places - or a filter against limescale. On the other hand, it rises “only” up to 260 g / min in pressing mode, while Our Choice reaches 270 g / min for a similar power.
Philips Azur GC4537 / 70
This model offers the best quality / low price ratio of our selection. Unfortunately, it is its slightly heavier weight that pushes it instead of an alternative despite its good capacity.
Unlike its competitor, this model is rather heavy (1.6 kg). However, it comes with a higher capacity (300 ml), a higher steam output in pressing mode (200 g / min) and a steam booster function. There is also the Eco mode and the classic anti-drip and anti-limescale. It can also count on its Quick Calc Release system to facilitate its cleaning. Finally, it is a model that has proven itself to a good number of users in the past.
our selection
| Our Pick, Best Mid-Range | Best cheap | Best high end | Cheap alternative |
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| Calor Turbo Pro Anti Calc FV5695C0 | Calor EasyGliss Plus FV5715C0 | Calor Ultimate Pure FV9839C0 | Philips Azur GC4537 / 70 |
| Offering the best quality / price ratio, this model is also the champion in terms of steam flow. Indeed, it includes an exceptional turbo / pressing mode as well as an Eco mode. | With just under 1.3kg on the scale, this iron is the lightest of this selection. In addition, it includes some pretty interesting options despite its low price. | We recommend this model for clothing requiring precision and rigor. Indeed, it embeds automatic adjustments as well as a concentrated jet at the tip of its sole. | This model offers the best quality / low price ratio of our selection. Unfortunately, it is its slightly heavier weight that pushes it instead of an alternative despite its good capacity. |
Honorable mentions
Heat FV3950C0 Easygliss (€ 44.89 when published): A very inexpensive model. With its 2300 W of power, this iron is not the most efficient there is and only offers a flow rate ranging from 35 g / min to 130 g / min. On the other hand, we welcome its stability, the presence of its anti-drip and its weight of 1.5 kg which remains quite acceptable at this price level.
Calor Freemove FV9963C0 (€ 104.99 at time of publication): A wireless solution. Atypical, this iron is wireless to allow you to iron with greater freedom of movement. On the other hand, this use generates a heavier total weight (2.6 kg), a capacity limited to 250 ml and a higher price despite a steam flow of 160 g / min maximum in pressing mode.
How to choose your iron?
When you know that all irons do the same thing overall, it’s quite surprising that there are so many models. From the most basic to the most complete, it is not easy to navigate, and yet there are details that you really need to pay attention to.
To make your choice, we invite you to take these criteria into account:
- The power : The number of watts mentioned affects the speed of your iron to heat up. Along with this, the more the steam flow will be higher, the more efficient your iron will be. If you want a model capable of overcoming stubborn folds on all fabrics, even large sizes, it is recommended to opt for an iron with a constant steam output power of at least around 50 g / minute.
- The shape of the sole : Classic irons have always been in the shape of a knife blade, which has proven its worth. But a good shoe these days has a much sharper shape at the end, with a kind of protrusion. It can thus slip between the buttons of a shirt. The rest of the body should ideally be as wide as possible so that you can alternate between large areas of fabric and small details.
- The sole material : overall you have four possibilities (listed in order of durability and quality): aluminium (light but fragile, sticks to limestone, inexpensive), thestainless steel (good heat distribution but slips less easily), the durilium (the best mid-range option) and the ceramic (absolutely ideal in all respects, but expensive). This choice is not as trivial as it seems, because it influences the distribution of heat. Badly distributed, it can damage your clothes and / or waste your time.
- Ergonomics : many users complain about fatigue caused by too heavy an iron. However, the weight also ensures a good grip and helps ironing as long as it does not exceed 2 kg. Be careful to take into account that the weight necessarily increases once the device is full. The length of the cable is also important since it determines your field of action.
- The reservoir : in addition to its size, the ease of filling the tank plays a key role. Ideally, the hole should be large enough to pour tap water directly without getting it everywhere. Chances are, you need to refill it at least once in the middle of your ironing session.
- The interview : Knowing that lime can ruin a bad iron in less than a year, a model that does not have an effective anti-lime system will ultimately cost you more than a well-equipped iron. So choose a device that will facilitate descaling so that you do not have to spend almost more time there than ironing.
- The other functionalities : From a safety point of view, automatic shutdown when it is vertical and inactive for a while is the best solution.
We have only used classic irons here. If you are looking for a steam generator, we invite you to read our comparison on the subject. And for optimal ironing, do not hesitate to also take a look at our article on ironing boards.
