As many have already written, the iron ironed out very well. I agree with that. With respect to the water level, I noticed that I can not recognize him as viewed from the side, but from the handle side, I know him well. I have to say that my eyesight is not the best, yet I know how much water is in the irons. Regarding the Lautsärke I do not know whether other iron are quieter, it does not bother me and I can also casually watch / listen TV. Only when I put it vertically, it is not deposited on, at a slight angle, as given on many ironing boards, "pröppelt *" it to himself. (* Have any new word invented ;-)) Have fun with it, because it irons faster indeed!