I wish I'd known about this iron earlier. It is so much lighter to handle being around 800 gm compared to my tefal which was about 1200 gm. I absolutely love the auto steam which means you don't even press a button under the handle like my tefal. Also the way it sits face down and can never burn a surface no matter what. Axtraordary value and ease of use. Once tried you will never look back.