My husband bought me this iron last Christmas. I needed an iron that wasn't being used other than for my sewing needs. The base plugs in, but the iron itself is cordless. I love that it keeps the temperature hot, doesn't lose the temperature quickly. I can iron complete hems or mask folds, for example, with enough heat and just put on the base as I need to remeasure or refold. And the rose gold color, oh my, it's so pretty!