CHI flat iron VS. Ion Titanium Platinum Gator FLATIRON? Reviews? 10 POINTS BEST ANSWER.?

My stylist told me last year that there was this new flat iron called the Gator from Ion, she said the thick hair I have will become silky smooth in under 15 minutes. It’s only 59.99 half of a CHI, should i get it, opinions on the flat iron, or any flat irons that work great on thick hair besides the CHI??