ghd Platinum+ Gift Set (Black) review

The black ghd Platinum+ Gift Set, US catalogue SKU 797, pairs the Platinum+ straightener with an All-Rounder paddle brush and a heat-resistant bag. It is not a temperature-adjustable edition: ghd describes predictive Ultra-zone sensing around a fixed 365°F target. The bundle may be useful if the accessories are wanted, but the real assessment still turns on the one-inch plate, mains power, preset heat, and a documentation discrepancy about automatic shutoff.

Platinum+ width and package identity

The exact p-797 page identifies the black Platinum+ appliance. ghd's dedicated black Platinum+ product page and its US safety-guide cover identify that family as a one-inch styler. This is a family specification bridge, not a physical measurement of the gift-set appliance. It is narrower than the separate two-inch Chronos Max format, but wider than the ghd Mini's listed plate. Plate width can help you think about section size and access; it does not establish pass count, speed, or results on a particular person's hair.

The gift set's written description names a heat-resistant bag and an All-Rounder paddle brush, and the manufacturer's first-gallery image shows the bundle together. The brush is a grooming accessory. The bag is a storage extra; the manual's directions to unplug the styler and allow it to cool still apply. Confirm the exact SKU and contents in the seller's offer rather than assuming a standalone Platinum+ listing includes the same items.

Predictive sensing is not a user temperature control

The page describes Ultra-zone predictive technology and an optimum 365°F target. It explains that sensors monitor heat across the plates, but does not document user-selectable temperature settings. This is a fixed-target product for matching purposes. “Predictive,” “smart,” or sensor-based language should not be read as permission to choose a lower temperature. The target is the manufacturer's stated figure, not a personalized recommendation or a measurement made for this review.

ghd also makes performance claims about shine, strength, color protection, and styling results. Those statements belong to the manufacturer and should be interpreted with its test notes and comparison conditions, not as independent findings here. I did not use or test this tool, measure plate temperature, compare hair samples, or time a routine.

Travel and cable reach

SKU 797's page states universal-voltage support and an 8.8-foot professional-length cable. It does not give a numeric voltage range on this page. A plug adapter changes the shape of a plug; it is not a voltage converter, and universal voltage does not make the appliance cordless. Check the actual unit label and current instructions for the destination where you plan to use it. The linked US manual warns against voltage converters and explains that a suitable adapter may be needed for other sockets.

The finder treats a corded arrangement and universal voltage as different facts. If you want a cordless tool, this Platinum+ set cannot meet that requirement. If a minimum cable length matters, compare the published 8.8 feet with the route from outlet to mirror; that figure does not define a safe-use radius or guarantee comfortable reach.

Shutoff documentation is inconsistent

The current SKU 797 product page says the automatic sleep mode switches off after 30 minutes of non-use. The linked US Platinum+ safety guide says its safety feature switches off the tool after more than 25 minutes. Those are not identical statements, so the discrepancy remains explicit rather than being averaged or silently resolved. Whichever timer applies to your unit, the manual says to unplug after styling and let the plates cool before storing. An automatic timer is a backup, not permission to leave a hot tool unattended.

For setup, the US guide says to use the appliance on completely dry hair and place it on a flat heat-resistant surface rather than soft furnishings. It also warns against an extension cord and a voltage converter. Use the supplied instructions for the exact model and check that any case or mat you use is appropriate for the tool's temperature.

Gift set versus standalone Platinum+

The central purchase difference is the extra brush and heat-resistant bag, not a different plate width or a new operating mode. If you need those pieces, SKU 797 may be a convenient all-in-one package. If not, compare it with the standalone black Platinum+ SKU 453 and verify what each seller includes. The product page lists a three-year warranty, but verify the warranty terms and authorized-seller requirements against the exact offer. No price or current stock claim is made here.

Bottom line

SKU 797 is a black one-inch Platinum+ package for someone comfortable with a corded tool, a fixed target, and the documented bag-and-brush extras. The strongest practical checks are whether the one-inch span suits your preferred section size, whether the preset heat profile is acceptable, and how you will handle cooling and storage. The conflicting shutoff intervals and offer-specific warranty terms deserve verification. This research-based review does not claim hands-on performance or a result for any hair type.