Rowenta DW7180 Everlast Review

The Rowenta Everlast performed above average across most of our metrics. It stands out as a very steamy iron that does great detailing work.

Performance Comparison

Ironing Performance

The Everlast performs admirably in the ironing department. Its soleplate provides top-quality glide, and it does a great job of reducing wrinkles quickly on most materials. The cotton and linen settings work amazingly, with no extra steam needed.

Still, silk struggles a bit — without a burst of steam, it is difficult to get deep-set wrinkles out, but the burst of steam leaves water spots and causes the soleplate to stick, negatively affecting the smooth glide we previously mentioned. It is also worth noting that the nylon setting is simply too cool to remove wrinkles. We upped it to the silk setting, which worked just fine but caused the same wet spot issues.

Steam Output

The Everlast performs impressively here. During our testing, it put out a ton of steam, both visibly, through nearly 400 holes, and in measurable water output. Combine the stellar steam output with a high-quality soleplate, and you've got yourself a powerful machine. The hundreds of small steam holes in the soleplate allow for plentiful steam that's evenly distributed.

Heating

The Everlast had some shortcomings here. Its average maximum temperature is 313°F, a little bit lower than our highest-performing irons. We also noticed a good bit of temperature inconsistency across the soleplate. During our testing, the coolest spot on the bottom of the soleplate was 59° cooler than the hottest spot. Because the Everlast performs so highly in our ironing metric, this is not as important, though it is still worth noting.

Detailing

The tapered nose of the Everlast is excellent for getting into hard-to-reach places, rendering it one of our favorite irons for pleats, collars, and buttons. It slides easily and has a conveniently sized soleplate that works well when dexterity matters.

Ease of Use

During our ease-of-use testing, we paid special attention to cord design, handling, and how easy it was to fill up each iron with water. The Everlast has an intuitive interface with a dial on the body to set the temperature delineated by fabric type, and a knob on the top of the handle controls the steam output. The water spray releases a fine mist that doesn't soak the fabric too much (except for silk and nylon) but gets it damp enough to release deep-set wrinkles.

The cylindrical handle feels natural and comfortable to hold and allows you to push the burst of steam and misting buttons without any hassle. A yellow light on the side indicates when the soleplate is up to temperature. The soleplate itself has a wide base and a pointed nose. This allows for efficient passes on larger garments and gives you the flexibility of fine maneuvering.

The shape of the water tank opening serves as a built-in funnel, making this one of the more splash-proof models we tested. Additionally, it is easy to fill the water tank straight from the faucet. The only drawback of the Everlast is its propensity to leak some water when using the burst-of-steam button on lower temperature settings. This was a problem with all the irons we tested but was particularly disappointing with the Everlast. Using the burst-of-steam button at lower temperatures is not advisable, so we consider this a minor issue.

Should You Buy the Rowenta DW7180 Everlast?

The Rowenta DW7180 Everlast is an excellent iron. However, this model is significantly more expensive than comparable models in our test suite. This is a good option if you're looking for a great iron and don't mind shedding a few extra dollars. Still, other steam irons are available at a more affordable price without sacrificing much in quality.

What Other Irons Should You Consider?

The Rowenta Everlast is one of the most expensive irons we tested, and other high-quality irons are available at a more affordable price. Notably, the Black+Decker D3030 Allure handles detailing jobs just as well for a much friendlier price point. If steam output weighs heavily in your consideration, the CHI Steam Titanium is a directly comparable iron that we like even more, and that also costs quite a bit less.