A corded iron gives you continuous electrical power while you work, but the cord can interfere with board movement and fabric repositioning. A cordless iron removes that moving cord from the iron itself, yet it trades that freedom for repeated returns to a powered base so the soleplate can recover heat. The better choice depends
A dry iron keeps the appliance simple because there is no built-in water tank, steam chamber, or scale-control routine to manage. A steam iron adds moisture at the soleplate, which can make stubborn creases in cotton, linen, and heavier fabrics easier to relax, but that extra capability also adds filling, water-quality, anti-calc, and possible drip
Choose a steam iron around the pressing session, not wattage, steam-burst numbers, or soleplate labels. Start with how much you press, which fabrics dominate, how crisp the finish needs to be, and how much weight, cord movement, and water-system upkeep you will tolerate. A self-contained steam iron suits many households, but it is not automatically