The best soldering irons, according to hackers
3 soldering irons recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All soldering irons
- Pinecil soldering ironRecommended for fast heat-up, steady temperature control, and being usable without a wall socket. One critic reports the power input lacks strain relief, so the plug can fail.10recommend
- Hakko FX-888D soldering stationRecommended for everyday soldering, including fine tips and surface-mount work. Common caveat: swapping tips means waiting for it to cool, and critics find its controls awkward.8recommend
- Metcal soldering stationPeople recommend Metcal stations for soldering performance they call night and day, and for reliable, long-lasting builds. Their tips auto-match the proper temperature and need less cleaning.7recommend