After my steam ironing system Hailo StarLine Gala has finally stretched after repeated repairs shortly after the warranty of the wings themselves, had to be found as quickly as possible something new. A throwback from ironing comfort could it not be, however. However, a new active ironing board I did not need, as my craft very clever man could save this. Compared I now have the Laurastar Lift red with the Philips 9237/20 and .Siemens TS 45450th The Philips much in this comparison out immediately because the ironing result for me in a silk blouse and a wool sweater was very bad, while the jeans with only one times was drüberbügeln super. The Laurastar Lift red takes about 3 minutes to heat, while the other two need just 2 minutes. Refill at any time the course all have a removable water tank. Was criticized in other reviews already the volume. Yes, Laura Star is a little louder than the Siemens, and the sound is caused more often. Nevertheless, I can watch TV while Easy iron, or listen to a book. Additionally you need Kalkschutzkartuschen (one is included). I can not make any statements about the frequency. The sole is from the first impression, not as good as the others because it does not slide soooo good. The iron is attached of the three by far the most difficult and the buttons for the steam are used to far forward. So much for the criticism, because now I'm into raptures. The steam is absolutely awesome. This is something I have never experienced. Since Siemens is not tuned to the much higher amount of steam. The power consumption is about 900 watts lower than the compared Siemens. For the same bracket result I have, again compared to Siemens a time saving of about 25%, although the sole, as I said not as good slides, simply because I, by the greater weight of the iron in combination with the perfect vapor throughout only once must drüberbügeln while I have to go on a job with the Siemens Iron 2 to 3 times. Even incidental, creases are not a problem. Once at full speed over it, and everything is smooth. Whether jeans, tablecloths or very slight things as said silk blouse and cardigan, everything is effortless and smooth jiffy. Ironing is for me a nuisance, but thanks to Laura Star, I'm looking forward to the next shirts :-)