As a result, it produces steam for longer than the Chi and Rowenta models, lasting about 22 minutes before needing a refill. It weighs 3.1 pounds, making it the lightest of our picks (the Chi 13102 is 3.3 pounds and the Rowenta DW9280 is 3.9 pounds), and it has a 14-ounce water tank, the biggest of our picks. This Black+Decker iron consistently produces stronger bursts of steam than most other irons I’ve tested, even though it’s less powerful than our other picks, with only 1,600 watts. It has the most unpredictable reliability of our picks, though, which is why we no longer recommend it in the top spot. It was once a top pick, and it’s one of the most powerful irons I’ve tried. The Black+Decker Allure Professional Steam Iron D3030 is the best iron I’ve found for about $50.
