The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. Deliveries are only done between 09h00 and 17h00 from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Irons category, of which we found 59 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options.

Steam irons Irons | Argos Steam irons Irons | Argos

So let’s carry on with our Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron review and explore the product’s pricing. The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Russell Hobbs. Bullet Point: 2m cord, Anti-drip and anti-calc function, 2x more durable soleplate* for a longer life, 150g Steam shot & 40g continuous steam, Advanced ceramic soleplate for a 50% smoother glide*To further enhance performance and longevity, the iron is equipped with an anti-scale system to minimize the accumulation of limescale buildup. This helps maintain optimal steam output and ensures efficient steam distribution over time. With a water tank capacity of 0.315 L, the iron can hold a substantial amount of water, reducing the frequency of refills. Additionally, it features an anti-drip function, preventing water from leaking onto garments during ironing. Of the 59 products, we discovered that 45 were more expensive and 10 were cheaper than Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron. Prices from Russell Hobbs If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. Next up is material. Read through the product description for Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material.

PEARL GLIDE IRON | Russell Hobbs South Africa PEARL GLIDE IRON | Russell Hobbs South Africa

Measuring 2 meters in length, the cord provides sufficient reach and flexibility during ironing sessions. The Pearl Glide 23972 also includes self-cleaning and automatic anti-calc features, simplifying maintenance and prolonging the iron's lifespan. The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Russell Hobbs is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Irons category. Find out why Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron scored an incredible review score of 8.9 out of 10. The next step was to try and narrow down our search even more. So we’ve already looked the prices of products in the Irons category. Then we’ve also looked at the prices of products from Russell Hobbs. So this step combines the two and looks specifically at the price you’d expect to pay for Russell Hobbs branded products in the Irons category. Featuring a ceramic soleplate, the iron glides smoothly over fabrics, reducing friction and preventing snags or damage. The variable steam function allows users to adjust the steam output according to the fabric type, ensuring optimal results.

RUSSELL HOBBS PEARL GLIDE IRON 

Features: Adjustable Steam, Self-Cleaning, Auto Shut-Off, Anti-Scale, Anti-Drip, Comfort Handle, Precision Tip, Vertical Steaming, Spray Mist, Shot of Steam More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review.

Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron Reviews Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron Reviews

As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it. Price is another really important factor for analysing the quality of Russell Hobbs 23972 Pearl Glide Steam Iron vs other products in the Irons category. It’s obvious, but you will need to set your expectations of quality based on your budget and the price of the product you’re looking at, against the price of alternatives.

Reviews

Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Irons category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget.