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Rowenta DW7180 Everlast Review

Great steam performance and excellent detailing work but for a high price
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Rowenta DW7180 Everlast Review
Credit: Laura Casner
Price:  $130 List
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Manufacturer:   Rowenta
By Maggie Nichols, Michelle Powell, and Hayley Thomas  ⋅  May 3, 2023
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Ironing Performance - 40% 6.5
  • Steam Output - 25% 8.0
  • Heating - 15% 5.0
  • Detailing - 10% 8.1
  • Ease of Use - 10% 6.7

Our Verdict

The Rowenta DW7180 Everlast performed quite well across our tests, except for heating. It offers incredible glide, top-notch steam output, and a well-designed soleplate. This steam iron is also user-friendly, offering an easy-to-fill water compartment and an intuitive interface, making it a great choice for everyday chores. The agile shape and comfortable handle ensure a pleasurable user experience. The tapered soleplate offers extreme agility, making it especially useful for the precise ironing of garments with buttons, pleats, or other hard-to-maneuver areas. This is a solid choice if you are looking for a precise iron and don't mind spending top dollar.
REASONS TO BUY
Great steam output
Excellent glide
Precise
REASONS TO AVOID
Expensive
Uneven soleplate temperature
Editor's Note: We updated this article on May 3, 2023, after our latest round of in-depth testing and comparisons against our current lineup.

Our Analysis and Test Results

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


rowenta dw7180 everlast - a solid performing steam iron at a top tier price.
A solid performing steam iron at a top tier price.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - the everlast does a solid job smoothing most types of fabric.
The Everlast does a solid job smoothing most types of fabric.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

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.

The Everlast does not work as well on silk and nylon.
The Everlast does not work as well on silk and nylon.
This model works great on cotton and linens.
This model works great on cotton and linens.
Putting the Everlast to the test.

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - the everlast's plentiful steam holes make for even steam distribution.
The Everlast's plentiful steam holes make for even steam distribution.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - while we love the shape and maneuverability of the soleplate, it...
While we love the shape and maneuverability of the soleplate, it does not heat up evenly.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - the heavily tapered nose offers stellar precision.
The heavily tapered nose offers stellar precision.
Credit: Laura Casner

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - the cord wraps up neatly around the base of the everlast.
The cord wraps up neatly around the base of the Everlast.
Credit: Laura Casner

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 Rowenta Everlast is easy to fill no matter how big or small your...
The Rowenta Everlast is easy to fill no matter how big or small your sink is.
From dials to sliders to digital displays, there are many types of...
From dials to sliders to digital displays, there are many types of interfaces on modern irons.
The ergonomic handle is very comfortable.
The ergonomic handle is very comfortable.
Testing the various usability features of the Everlast.

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - the everlast has simple controls and the steam tank can easily be...
The Everlast has simple controls and the steam tank can easily be filled straight from the faucet.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

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.

rowenta dw7180 everlast - look at all that steam.
Look at all that steam.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Maggie Nichols, Michelle Powell, and Hayley Thomas