12 best budget irons

Scarlett's budget iron costs less than 1,500 rubles, but copes with ironing for five. Steam removes wrinkles from heavily wrinkled items. You can steam on an ironing board or by weight. The ceramic sole glides easily and does not damage delicate fabrics. Weight 1.2 kilograms is optimal.Hands do not get tired, no need to forcefully press the iron to the ironing board. A thin nose crawls into the folds, the gaps between the buttons. Buyers put an additional plus for the hinged fastening of the cord. When the wire is not twisted, ironing is more convenient. Inexpensive iron has collected more than 1000 reviews. Apart from a small percentage of marriage, buyers write about minor disadvantages - the smell of plastic in the early days, an inconvenient bay of water.

The Russian company Ladomir produces good small household appliances for the home. The brand's cheap iron is simple, but does the job of ironing and steaming clothes. And it is definitely not worse than other budget models of the rating. The ceramic coating of the sole prevents damage to delicate fabrics. Steaming helps to smooth out thick fabrics and strong creases. The self-cleaning button removes lime deposits from holes with one touch. The iron heats up in just a minute. When the tank is full, water leaks out of the steam holes when the temperature is set to low. There is no anti-drip system in the functionality. This is a common drawback of the cheapest irons. Of the minuses, we will also name a short wire and the smell of plastic when heated.

An inexpensive VITEK iron is not ideal, but it fulfills its price by 100%. The power of 2200 W is enough for ironing linen and cotton. Double ceramic coating glides smoothly, does not burn through capricious things. The self-cleaning system prevents the accumulation of scale. The function is activated by pressing a button. The deposits are washed away by the flow of water. Steaming power is enough to smooth out difficult creases. You can steam clothes on an ironing board or vertically on a coat hanger. Buyers left a lot of feedback about the model. In their opinion, the quality is far from ideal, but comparable to the price. The iron heats up quickly, does not leak, steams evenly. Long, swivel cord keeps you out of the way. But buyers are annoyed by the creaking of the steam button. The percentage of marriage is slightly higher than that of expensive irons.

Lira is a Chinese company. Its name means little to buyers.But there are reviews, and the characteristics are not bad. The manufacturer declared a power of 2400 W, which is very good for the budget category. The steam rate is not specified. But users tested the quality of steaming on three layers of fabric, and the iron did it. Characteristics are standard - intensity adjustment, steaming, ironing without water. The sole has a Teflon coating. The iron glides smoothly, does not stick to the fabric, does not spoil things. There is even a steam on weight and a self-cleaning function. These are pluses for a cheap model. The iron is small and light, the hands do not get tired of it. Cons are expected - flimsy plastic, Chinese production is felt.

Tefal has cheap models. The example of this iron shows that quality does not always depend on price. Assembly without notches, solid plastic, non-stick sole - a good model for the home.The iron is small, not heavy, but copes with thin and coarse fabrics. The handle does not slip, the two-meter wire does not restrict movement. There are all the options - “drop stop”, steam on weight, anti-scale and self-cleaning. The anti-drip system works, when dry ironing, water drops do not fall on clothes. The smooth sole does not cling to the fabric, does not gather it into folds. Given the price, firm and set of options, the shortcomings are not critical. The handle is a bit low, whistling when steam is released, little water is placed in the container.

GALAXY, although a Chinese brand, sometimes produces good equipment. This can be seen in the example of a cheap iron. It has all the features that buyers want to see. This is a non-stick soleplate with a ceramic coating, a constant steam mode and a powerful steam boost, an anti-drip system and self-cleaning. It feels like a weighty model, with filling the container with water it becomes even harder. Clothes are ironed effortlessly, but hands get tired when steaming vertically. The sole area is large, it is convenient to iron bed linen. Small flaws spoil the impression. When setting a low temperature, water leaks, not the best plastic. The Chinese assembly is felt, but this does not affect the operation of the model.

According to the characteristics of the Philips iron, it falls a little short of the desired indicators. But 4,000 reviews with high ratings are a test of technology in practice by real people. The reason is the brand name and high quality. The iron is simple and reliable. It won't break once the warranty period is over. Strong and smooth non-stick coating, durable plastic, neat assembly. The model is assembled in China, but this does not affect the quality. The iron is small and light. This is a minus if you need to smooth complex fabrics with strong creases. But for this there is steaming. Lightness also has its advantages - hands do not get tired when you need to iron a mountain of laundry. The only thing missing is the vertical steam function. But at a price of just over 2,000 rubles, the model does not have many competitors.

Hyundai is a good iron for the home.The 2600 W model copes with ironing coarse and delicate fabrics. Weak continuous steaming of 20 g/min is compensated by strong steam boost of 180 g/min. Even complex creases on dry laundry are smoothed out. The container holds 420 ml of water. This has two advantages at once - less often you need to add water, the weight of the iron increases, you can iron without effort. Vertical steaming, self-cleaning of scale, anti-drip system, swivel cord - all the little things are thought out. And all this at a price of about 2500 rubles. Buyers don't talk about flaws. If only tight buttons. Let's add a minus from ourselves - there are few reviews. This makes it difficult to give the iron an objective assessment.

This is not quite an iron in the usual sense of the word, but a steam generator. A large 1.2 liter water tank does not limit the operating time.You can iron a mountain of laundry without being distracted by replenishing the tank. The Chinese steam generator costs a little more than 3,000 rubles. It is not more expensive than a budget iron. All options are there - a system against scale, water leakage, continuous steam supply or by pressing a button. This is a steam generator, but there is a dry ironing mode. So it differs from the iron only in design. Minus - the steam station is massive, takes up a lot of space. With ironing copes with a solid four. For the densest fabrics, there is not enough power.

The Xiaomi iron loses in terms of constant steam power and weight. The model is small, weighs 600 grams. For smoothing dense fabrics will have to make an effort. Steam is supplied at a speed of 20 g / minute, it will not take complex creases. But all this is forgiven by buyers for convenience. The iron works with and without the power cord connected. With the cord disconnected, the heat comes from the stand. The temperature is kept for several minutes. Enough time to iron a small thing. Reheating takes 30 seconds. At low temperatures, the steam supply is automatically blocked so that water drops do not damage the fabric. The ceramic coating of the sole also takes care of capricious things. You will have to buy an adapter for the iron. It does not come standard, but a Chinese type plug.

The convenience of ironing depends on the shape, weight of the iron, the length of the wire. All conditions are met in the Panasonic model. Drop-shaped outsole without sharp corners in the back does not cling to the folds of clothing. The chute is U-shaped for uniform steam distribution. The sole is slightly curved, the iron slides more easily, does not collect fabric. Improved spray button. The drops are small, like a spray. The manufacturer calls this the fog effect. The fabric is barely wetted, but smoothes out more easily. Additional benefits can be found in customer reviews. The iron instantly heats up to the maximum temperature, glides smoothly, smoothes things well even without steam. Cons - no automatic shutdown, water leaks at low temperatures.

Not quite an ordinary smart iron controlled from a smartphone.Not to say that this is a clear plus. For an iron, this is already overkill. But there is still a pleasant moment. In safe mode, you can not turn on the heating without synchronizing with a smartphone. If there are children at home, this will be a plus. More useful is the automatic shutdown. After a few minutes of inactivity, the model beeps and turns off. You can safely leave the house without fear of a fire. For the rest of the functions, everything is fine - a powerful steam boost, a long three-meter cord, protection against the flow of water drops, and scale. Steam comes out with good power for vertical and horizontal ironing. Minus - a big difference in price between stores. She jumps from 3400 to 6000 rubles. It is worth looking through all the offers to choose the most profitable.