TYMO CURLPRO Automatic Curling Iron vs Beachwaver Pro Series

The TYMO CURLPRO is the easier tool to hand to a first-timer: one-click rotation, a cool-to-the-touch shell, an 8-second timer and anti-tangle reversal do most of the work. The Beachwaver Pro is the step up for people who already curl their hair and want control: 310°F to 450°F, high and low rotation speed, a 6.5-inch gold ceramic barrel and a 9-foot cord. Owners rate the Beachwaver well but not perfectly, at 4.1 out of 5 from 345 ratings, and its 30-minute shutoff is slower than the TYMO's 10 minutes. Both are wired rotating irons; the TYMO is the safer, simpler pick, the Beachwaver the more capable one.

• Choose the TYMO CURLPRO if you are new to curling, want a burn-resistant rotating barrel, and want a timer that keeps every curl the same.
• Choose the Beachwaver Pro if you want finer heat and speed control, a longer barrel, and room to grow into a tool you will keep using.