15 best soldering stations

Not the most powerful, but quite convenient soldering station with analog temperature control from 100 to 450 degrees is suitable for radio amateurs, home use. The advantages of the model include the presence of a convenient stand, a thin sting, suitable for performing the smallest work. Despite the Chinese origin, the model is assembled well, nothing dangles and does not move away. The sting does not heat up instantly, but quickly enough. The device copes with the task of home amateur soldering.

Of the shortcomings, users indicate that only one sting (cone-shaped) is supplied in the kit - the rest will have to be bought in addition. Not everyone likes that the station itself is too light, which makes it seem unstable, and the rubber pad on the soldering iron handle sometimes slips. A plus is the universal fit. If you cannot find “native” replacement stings for this model, you can use similar ones from Svetlozar. The device warms up quickly, it is convenient for them to tin the wires.

A simple, inexpensive, but successful model for home use. Made of high quality materials, the soldering station is small in size and light in weight. The ergonomic two-component handle does not heat up during operation, the temperature control is analog, but smooth, due to which a fairly accurate adjustment of the degree of heating is achieved. Anti-static protection makes the work as safe as possible, preventing the breakdown of micro-details by the accumulated discharge. A thin wedge-shaped sting heats up quickly.

Users are pleased with the possibility of smooth adjustment of heating from 150 to 480 degrees, a convenient stand and a handle. Due to its small size, the device takes up very little space, the analog controller works perfectly. There are no serious complaints about the quality of the device or its functionality - this is a simple, inexpensive, but solid option, one of the best models for occasional use in everyday life.

At first glance, this model does not differ much from even cheaper soldering stations. But it is made with high quality, reliable, and if the operating conditions are observed, it will last a long time. This is ensured by simple and reliable internal components, analog adjustment, and the absence of elements sensitive to voltage drops. You can set the temperature from 200 to 480 degrees. Advantages of the device - excellent quality, fast heating of the tip, convenient smooth temperature control.

The soldering station is compact, lightweight, but at the same time stable due to the wide base. The sting heats up almost instantly, while the user can set the exact temperature. The wire is long, does not create inconvenience during operation. The quality of materials and assembly is really excellent, as evidenced by user reviews. There are no serious complaints about the model, so it can be called one of the best in terms of price and quality.

The Zubr soldering station is distinguished by its compactness, functionality and high heating rate. It is suitable for personal use in the case of working with very tiny transistors and the thinnest contact tracks, since the minimum temperature is set from 50 degrees. This allows you not to burn fragile conductive circuits when soldering old elements and installing new ones. The adjustment accuracy is 1 degree.

The cone-shaped ceramic tip heats up quickly and has anti-static protection for safer and more efficient work with electronic components. Power of 60 W is enough for carrying out any small works. The current temperature is displayed on the LCD display, and simple operation contributes to the most convenient operation. The soldering station is quite well made, convenient and efficient in operation.

In everyday life, LUKEY soldering stations are in the greatest demand. Many buyers consider them the highest quality and most reliable, and at the same time quite affordable.Devices of the Chinese brand really have good characteristics and perform well in operation. The lightweight and handy tool is great for soldering small items, even when working under a microscope. Analog temperature control from 200 to 480 degrees is not the most accurate, but the controls are durable. And the safety of working with electronic parts that are sensitive to static discharges is ensured by the antistatic protection of the soldering iron.

The advantages of the model include a ceramic heating element, fast heating, a comfortable handle, and compactness. The device is soldered perfectly, users have no complaints. The sting may burn out after a while, but replacement ones are quite inexpensive.

The device is endowed with a power of 650 W and produces an air flow with a temperature of 100 to 500 ⁰С. The upper part of the case has recesses for a comfortable grip by hand when rearranging on the table.The hot air soldering station features convenient temperature calibration buttons and a bright digital display. Quick change of indicators on the screen is possible due to the rotary control. The ceramic heating element heats up in 5 seconds. There is antistatic protection. The thick mains wire does not heat up during operation and is quite soft - it will not be difficult to stretch it to the mains filter, bypassing other devices on the table.

In the reviews, buyers rejoice at the convenient holding of the hot air gun in their hands, the compact size of the power supply and high-quality assembly. But they complain that the forced purge spontaneously turns off already at 100 ⁰С, and this accelerates the wear of the heating element. Given the most affordable price in the category, this is a good model for a radio amateur.

For those who prefer digital models to analog temperature control, we can recommend the modern REXANT soldering station. It is a multi-functional device with LCD display, digital temperature microcontroller, providing accurate and stable heating degree. The device is equipped with a unique cooling system that significantly increases its service life. The model is suitable even for complex work due to the presence of a compressor hair dryer and a soldering iron, a set of additional nozzles. The motor of the hair dryer is brushless, which guarantees exceptionally quiet operation.

A convenient function is the sleep mode of the soldering iron in the absence of its movement. I am also pleased with the possibility of detaching all the cords, their sufficient length and softness - it is convenient to work. A small minus - the sting seems to some users to be too thin, they recommend immediately purchasing additional ones.

The high-quality radio assembly tool of the Russian brand is compact, worthy of quality and easy to use. A small device meets all safety requirements, consumes a minimum of electricity, but at the same time heats up quickly and performs its function properly. Of the pluses can be called a convenient temperature control, both a soldering iron and a hair dryer, protection against static voltage.

An interesting feature is the power saving function. It lies in the fact that when you install the soldering iron in the holder, it automatically goes into standby mode. The kit includes several nozzles for a hot air gun. This soldering station is suitable for everyday tasks of any complexity. Reviews about it are very good - good quality materials and workmanship, a comfortable soldering iron handle.

One of the best models for experienced hobbyists who plan to purchase a high-quality and functional soldering station, but are not ready to spend too much money on its purchase. This device has everything - a powerful hair dryer with a set of nozzles, adjustable temperature, a soldering iron with a thin tip for especially small work. The controls are analog, but they are designed for smooth adjustment, so the temperature can be adjusted quite accurately.

In general, this is a good and reliable soldering station with a hairdryer function from the semi-professional segment. It is suitable for most jobs, powerful enough, convenient.There are minor flaws, but they are offset by the relatively low cost of the device. For example, not the most thoughtful system for attaching nozzles to a hair dryer. In general, users are quite satisfied with the model.

The soldering station has a number of protective systems that extend its life. The microcontroller ensures that the set temperature is maintained so that the equipment does not overheat. Heating stops immediately when the hair dryer is placed on the stand (sleep mode). After turning off the device, forced cold air blowing starts, which continues until the temperature drops to 50 ⁰С. At the same time, a special-shaped impeller is implemented in the hot air gun, which ensures the supply of an increased volume of air with a low noise level.

In the reviews, the owners like the model with a barely audible hum of the transformer, a large number of nozzles, a narrow soldering iron shape that provides access to tight spaces inside the equipment. The sting reaches the operating temperature after 5-7 seconds. Due to the small dimensions of 99x134x148 mm, the station block takes up a minimum of space on the desktop. The brushless motor requires no maintenance and lasts much longer than analogues.

The station from the Icon series for soldering chips from the German brand Ersa has a small size of 145x80x103 mm and weighs only 2 kg. It is completed with a contact soldering iron i-Tool Pico with a cone-shaped sting with a diameter of 1.6 mm. The tooling and handle are very narrow, which allows easy access to the soldering point directly inside the equipment, which saves repair time. At a power of 80 W, an operating temperature of 150 to 450 ⁰С is provided, which the device reaches in 9 s. There is a tool holder and cleaning shavings to help keep the dalo clean.

The device has three preset heating stabilization modes (averaged, asymptotic, high-speed). The user can set a password. Additional data for work can be downloaded to the software via microSD. But there is no antistatic function here. If you need a high-quality single-channel station with such an effect from the Ersa brand, pay attention to the Icon Nano series.

The professional station has tools for contact and non-contact soldering, as well as outputs for power supply. The current is adjusted by separate regulators (amperage and voltage are set). This allows you to immediately power the repaired board and see the result even before installation on the equipment.A pair of wires for the power supply is included. The station with a power of 850 W operates in the temperature range of 100-480 ⁰С. The hot air gun uses a ceramic heating element, and the soldering iron uses copper with an additional coating.

Users in the reviews are satisfied with the quality of the product, but warn that the power supply is first turned on, and only then configured. On the contrary, the procedure will not work. In addition to numerous switches and indicator lights, a USB connector is provided for connecting other devices via a cable. The manufacturer recommends a professional station for working with printed circuit boards and lead-free solders.

The most powerful, functional and well-made soldering station. It provides everything for convenient and high-quality work. These are a hair dryer with a temperature range from 100 to 480 degrees, a soldering iron with adjustable temperature from 200 to 480 degrees, and a board preheating station. Digital indication of the actual temperature of the hot air allows you to eliminate serious errors, without fear to work with any materials.

The device is made soundly, some users consider it the best not only in terms of power, but also in terms of ease of use. Reliable stands are provided for the soldering iron and hair dryer, the kit comes with four nozzles of different diameters for adjusting the air flow. This station is mainly used for professional purposes.

The soldering station, in fact, does not have a physical heating element, since the increase in temperature is due to electromagnetic induction occurring in the tip. It is made of iron-nickel alloy. The new technology prevents overheating, burnout and oxidation of working equipment. During the soldering process, the temperature of the tip remains constant (checked with a thermocouple), which makes the model ideal for working with lead-free solder in modern printed circuit boards.

Customers love the convenient push button temperature adjustment and the elastic cord between the station and the soldering iron. At a power of 90 W, the device heats up to an operating temperature of 300 ⁰С in 25 seconds. And the general range is 50-600 ⁰С. If the soldering iron is not used for 20 minutes, idle mode starts with a decrease in heating to 200 ⁰С. The static potential of the tip is less than 2 mV, which increases the safety of work. The product is used in the professional field on the Rigol lines.

The soldering station works in a non-contact way by heating the nichrome element from a transformer with a power of 580 watts. The temperature range is 100-450 ⁰С, which is enough both for accurate work with miniature parts and for mass soldering of elements from a printed circuit board. The professional soldering station stands out for its rugged metal housing that can withstand the rigors of the workshop. There is a convenient handle for rearrangement. Separately, rotary knobs adjust the air flow and temperature.

Judging by the reviews, the owners like the device with its readiness for operation 5 seconds after switching on, reliable thermal stabilization, and quiet operation. Even if you use a soldering gun 8 hours a day, the head does not get tired of the noise. The equipment is well calibrated from the factory, so you can get it out of the box and immediately start repairing your PC or laptop. You can buy goods in Russian stores, and when ordering directly from China, it is important to clarify the type of power plug.