Customer Reviews

Black & Decker X860 Prestige Elite Iron

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After ironing clothes since I was 10, I have now experienced the worst iron I've ever used by far. This iron takes an infinity to heat up, the "smart" steam system that's supposed to sense how much steam you need, is pretty stupid - translate - nothing needs steam unless you shake the iron first. Heavy and cumbersome to use, it really doesn't even remove the wrinkles at the appropriate settings and burns at higher settings. It also spits and stains materials. The angle for water access is also difficult to use. Even when the iron is turned off, it has an annoying ticking sound that I can hear across the room and I'm hard of hearing! I've tried giving it a couple of months and I hate it even more. I would have returned it if I had been smart enough to save the box. I've just ordered a new iron and I won't even give this one to Charity - that would be an insult..

I have never had a iron that leaked so bad, I fill it up to use, and it leaks until it is empty on my ironing board. I only use it as a dry iron now.

This is the best iron I've ever owned! I've own cheap and I've owned the pricier one, but this one is best. No leaking either!

I bought this iron because I needed one and didn't want to spend much money. It was definately cheap, but this iron is very HEAVY. I don't like the large size either. The iron doesn't seem to be put together very well. For instance the water pour hole is very small (you should really save the water cup that comes with it, it's probably the only thing sized correctly to get the water in the hole) and there is a cover over the top. To close the cover it seems like I am going to break it. The dial to turn it on is also very difficult to move. While the iron turns itself off after a certain amount of time of not being used, it switches back on when you move it again. Annoying when you just want to put it away. Basically, I am saying it's cheap, but not cheap enough. My last iron was purchased at WalMart for less than 10 bucks and it was great (until the cord blew out of the socket...). Good luck...

Regardless of what the other reviewer said, I Love my iron! It is extremely "smart" and I am not very smart when trying to figure out what the temp. should be. This does it all for me! Thanks black and decker!

This iron heats up fast, tells you when it is ready, and shuts off if you forget about it. After you set the dial onto the proper fabric it provides the correct amount of steam. Add to that, the stainless steel heating surface and a padded comfort grip.