Which is cheaper, Long Barrel Curling Iron or CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron?

Long Barrel Curling Iron lists at $130 and CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron lists at $80. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Hair Tools

Long Barrel Curling Iron vs CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron

Ravvy scores Long Barrel Curling Iron at 90.39 and CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron at 89.52. Long Barrel Curling Iron takes the overall pick, best for people with long hair and those who struggle styling the back of their head.

Ravvy pick

BIO IONIC

Long Barrel Curling Iron

90.4

$130

A must-buy for anyone with hair past their shoulders, offering superior reach and moisture retention at the cost of a slightly bulkier storage footprint.

TYMO

CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron

89.5

$80

Buy the CurlPro Plus if you have hair past your shoulders and want consistent waves with minimal effort, provided you are willing to practice the button timing.

How they score

Factor	Long Barrel Curling Iron	CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron
Reach	98.5	–
Ergonomics	93.5	88
Hair Health	89	–
Versatility	84	82
Heat Consistency	91	92.5
Hair Safety	–	85.5
Styling Speed	–	94

Long Barrel Curling Iron

What owners praise

Two inches of extra barrel length for easier styling
NanoIonic technology prevents hair from feeling parched
Heats up quickly with precise digital controls
Lightweight 9.6 ounce design reduces wrist strain
Ideal 1.25 inch barrel for beachy waves

What to know first

Extended length can be awkward in small bathroom cabinets
Higher price point than entry level consumer irons
Plastic stand can feel slightly flimsy compared to the barrel

Skip it if travelers with limited luggage space or those with very short pixie cuts

CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron

What owners praise

Motorized rotation eliminates wrist strain
Extra long barrel accommodates waist length hair
Rapid dual PTC heating reduces prep time
Ionic technology significantly reduces static
Anti scald design protects ears and neck

What to know first

Motor direction buttons require muscle memory
Barrel length makes it bulky for short hair
Learning curve to avoid hair tangling in the motor

Skip it if users with pixie cuts or very short bob hairstyles

Specs side by side

Spec	Long Barrel Curling Iron	CurlPro Plus Automatic Rotating Curling Iron
UPC	874822005808	759041282578
ASIN	B01J248HWM	B0DPZLWX8J
GTIN	874822005808	–
Size	1.25 Inch (Loose Curls)	1 inch
Color	Black	Gold
Hair Type	All	All
Brand Name	BIO IONIC	TYMO
Department	Unisex	–
Item Shape	Barrel	Barrel
Model Name	Z-FGTST-CL-1.25-AZ	TYMO CURLPRO PLUS
Unit Count	1 Count	1 Count
Item Weight	9.6 ounces	0.49 kg