The CHI 360 Precision Steam Iron (13119) meets
the BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron (D3030)
The retractable-cord iron that pressed heavy cotton and linen better than anything else tested. We tested it head-to-head against the BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron (D3030) across 5 key dimensions.
CHI 360 Precision Steam Iron (13119)
“The retractable-cord iron that pressed heavy cotton and linen better than anything else tested”
BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron (D3030)
“Professional-grade steam and a narrow tip for under fifty dollars”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
CHI 360 Precision Steam Iron (13119)
- Good Housekeeping's Cleaning Lab measured the most powerful steam burst of any iron it tested and named it Best Overall
- CNN's Carolina Gazal found the 300-plus steam holes smoothed cotton through denim, and the 8-foot cord retracts at the push of a button
- TechGearLab gave the titanium-ceramic soleplate its top glide marks across cotton, linen, silk, and polyester
- At 3.5 pounds it is heavier than most irons, which CNN flagged as tiring on long sessions
- HGTV's Belle DuChene found the water level hard to see, so you can overfill or run dry without warning
- No current new Amazon listing as of August 2026, so you buy through CHI's own store
BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron (D3030)
- TechGearLab named it Best for Delicate Fabrics and praised the light 1.9-pound body with a narrow tip for detail work
- HGTV's Belle DuChene called the vertical steam professional grade, and it costs about a third of the premium picks
- Powerful spray feature helps knock down set-in wrinkles on cotton
- HGTV found some plastic parts feel cheap and it takes a long time to cool down after use
- TechGearLab measured only 87 grams of steam, average for the group and well below the top performers
- Reviewed found the controls unclear at first, so there is a short learning curve
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The CHI 360 Precision won the same way in two different labs. Good Housekeeping's Cleaning Lab, led by Carolyn Forte, put it through nearly 400 evaluations and named it Best Overall after it expertly pressed linen and heavy cotton. It also produced the most powerful steam burst of every iron GH tested. CNN's Carolina Gazal reached the same verdict by hand, watching its 300-plus steam holes smooth cotton through denim.
CHI 360 Precision Steam Iron (13119)
The CHI 360 Precision won the same way in two different labs. Good Housekeeping's Cleaning Lab, led by Carolyn Forte, put it through nearly 400 evaluations and named it Best Overall after it expertly pressed linen and heavy cotton. It also produced the most powerful steam burst of every iron GH tested. CNN's Carolina Gazal reached the same verdict by hand, watching its 300-plus steam holes smooth cotton through denim.
- You iron dress shirts and linen regularly and want the strongest steam burst tested
- A retractable cord that stores flat matters to you
- You want the cleanest glide across mixed fabrics from cotton to silk
- The extra 3.5-pound weight helping press heavy fabric appeals rather than annoys
- You are fine buying direct from CHI rather than through Amazon
BLACK+DECKER Allure Professional Steam Iron (D3030)
The BLACK+DECKER Allure D3030 delivers real steam power for under fifty dollars. HGTV's Belle DuChene, who presses clothes professionally, called its vertical steaming professional grade and singled out the powerful spray for knocking down set-in wrinkles. That is high praise for the cheapest serious iron in this group.
- You want real vertical steam and a narrow detailing tip for under fifty dollars
- A light 1.9-pound iron suits your wrists better than a heavy one
- You iron occasionally and do not need premium build
- Saving close to forty dollars over the CHI matters
- You want a widely stocked brand with easy Amazon returns