Our verdict: The ghd Platinum+ ranks 7th of the 10 hair straighteners we compare, with 8.5 out of 10.
ghd Platinum+
8.5/10
The ghd Platinum+ is a smart-heat straightener with 26mm floating plates and one fixed temperature. It suits people with normal to thick, medium-length hair who want a quick, glossy straight finish without choosing settings.
Sensors check heat hundreds of times a second to hold a steady temperature
Ceramic floating plates glide without snagging
Wishbone hinge gives good control for curling and flicks
Universal voltage and an auto sleep mode
Keep in mind
One preset heat, so no adjustment for fine or damaged hair
Priced well above the ghd Original for a single preset heat
26mm plates struggle with very thick or long hair
Why the ghd Platinum+ scores 8.5
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 hair straighteners in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are7th of 10
How many rated it8th of 10
How new it is3rd of 10
Why it sits behind the Remington PROluxe S9100
The Remington PROluxe S9100 (8.7) beats the ghd Platinum+ (8.5) because it leaves owners clearly happier. The ghd Platinum+ is the newer design, but not by enough to close the gap.
About the ghd Platinum+
The Platinum+ holds its plates at 185°C. There is no temperature dial or button to change it. ghd says that is the average ideal temperature for styling without extreme heat damage, and Expert Reviews reports that sensors in both plates monitor the heat 250 times a second. The plates are floating, precision-milled and glossy black, set in a rounded barrel so the iron can curl as well as straighten.
The hinge is a single-curve wishbone, which replaces the two-piece hinge on older ghd models. Expert Reviews found the grip less secure than the Original's and said it takes some getting used to. Its reviewer also found the outer shell cooler to touch than the Original's.
Controls are one flat button. A white light shows the iron is on, and a longer beep signals that it has reached temperature. If you leave it alone, it goes to sleep after 30 minutes. The plugged cord works on a wide voltage range for use abroad, with a UK three-pin plug. Power is 68 to 75W. A heat-resistant plate guard comes with it, and ghd recommends using heat protectant before styling.
In Expert Reviews' timings, the Platinum+ took about two minutes to go from a rough blow-dry to straight hair, against just under four with the Original. A curling test took seven minutes against nine.
What owners report about the ghd Platinum+
There is not much recent owner feedback for this exact model. What we found came from Justmylook buyers of the black and white Platinum+, and most of it is short.
Owners who like it say it straightens well and the style lasts. One with thick hair described it as a clear step up from the ghd Original. Others call it light and stylish, and some who upgraded from an older ghd say it does the job as well as their old pair.
Complaints are small. Several owners mention a tinny sound from the on/off button, though they call it minor. One felt the build was a little less solid than their previous ghd. None of the owner reviews we read reports a fault with this model, but they are too few and too brief to say how it holds up after years of use.
Who the ghd Platinum+ suits
The Platinum+ suits anyone with fine-to-thick hair of normal length who wants a fast, lasting straight style from a single setting, or who likes to curl and flick with the same iron. The fixed 185°C is the main attraction for people who don't want to adjust heat.
Look elsewhere if your hair is fine, bleached or damaged and you want to go cooler: the Cloud Nine The Original Iron has 11 settings from 100°C to 200°C. Very long or very thick hair may be quicker with the wider plates of the ghd Chronos Max. If you want ghd's simpler, cheaper approach, the ghd Original also has one fixed temperature.
Questions about the ghd Platinum+
How hot is the ghd Platinum+?
185°C. That is the only temperature, and it can't be changed. ghd describes it as the average ideal plate temperature for styling.
What is the difference between the ghd Original and the ghd Platinum+?
The Platinum+ has sensors in both plates and a one-piece wishbone hinge. The Original has a single sensor and a two-piece hinge that Expert Reviews says can catch hair. Expert Reviews found the Platinum+ quicker to straighten and curl, but its grip less secure.
What is the difference between the ghd Gold and the ghd Platinum+?
The Gold has dual-zone sensors that hold an even temperature. Expert Reviews says it lacks the Platinum+'s ultra-zone and predictive features, which adjust to hair type and length. It costs less.
Does the ghd Platinum+ turn itself off?
Yes. It goes into sleep mode after 30 minutes of non-use.
Can you adjust the temperature on the ghd Platinum+?
No. It has one preset heat of 185°C. If you want settings for fine or damaged hair, choose an adjustable iron instead.
Other hair straightener picks
The other badge winners in our hair straighteners ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover hair straighteners for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 25 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
