a newbie question about the soldering station.

[Garye]

I am new as electronic hobbyist. In fact, I am working in software industry. But, recently I got drawn into electronics design and decided to buy my own soldering station. I checked a few soldering station review sites. This one http://www.whichsolderingstation.com recommends Hakko and Weller. I heard Weller before but I have no personal preference. I would like to know what is your opinion on it. I should go for Hakko fx888 or Weller wesd51? Thank you very much for your time.

 

[KJ6EAD]

I use a Hakko 936 at home. It's the predecessor to the FX-888 even though they look different.

I use Weller WESD51's at work.

Performance is similar but I'd opt for the Hakko because it has a higher wattage, a better iron holder and it's handpiece (FX-8801) doesn't eventually melt like the Weller PES51 does.

 

[Garye]

I use a Hakko 936 at home. It's the predecessor to the FX-888 even though they look different.

I use Weller WESD51's at work.

Performance is similar but I'd opt for the Hakko because it has a higher wattage, a better iron holder and it's handpiece (FX-8801) doesn't eventually melt like the Weller PES51 does.

That is what I heard from my friend. Appreciate the input.

 

[Grey2]

I personally can only recommend Weller and the WESD51 model as I have been using it for more than 3 years now and this soldering iron works 100%. Therefore, my advice is definitely for Weller
https://solderingironguide.com/reviews/weller-wesd51-review/