The Fanttik T1 Max soldering iron kit is a good place to start if you are new to soldering. The kit has nearly everything that you would need to start soldering. The only things missing are some solder and something to solder. It's on sale at Amazon for $53.19 if you're a Prime member.
Power | 12W on battery, 16W when connected to a USB-C power source. |
Soldering Iron Tip(s) | C210 Type, selection included in kit |
Controls | Power button, dial temperature control |
Temperature | 200-450 C (392-842 F) |
Dimensions (Bare unit) | 180 x 24 x 24mm |
Weight (Bare unit) | 102g (3.55oz) |
Time to working temperature (350C) | 12.14 Seconds |
Time to cool down to safely remove soldering tip | 2 minutes and 10 seconds |
There is no display to set the temperature. Instead, there is a simple dial on the end of the handle, which you rotate to set your soldering temperature. It's simple and effective. The handle is rather large, and smaller hands may struggle to hold the soldering iron, but larger hands should be ok. The soldering iron rests in a stand between projects, and if left for a few minutes, the iron will auto-shutdown to save the tip and the battery.
The soldering tips are of. the C210 type. In the kit (hidden in the base of the fancy stand) are a selection of tips for precision and larger solder joints. The stand also has a spot for a damp sponge to wipe away leftover solder from the tip of the iron.
This is a soldering iron for learners and smaller projects. For learners, because it is easy to use and completely wireless, so there are no trailing wires to worry about. For smaller projects, because it just doesn't have the power for large solder joints, think speaker wire or automobile power terminals.
The Fanttik T1 Max is billed as a "lifestyle soldering iron", one of the brands that seemingly dominates Amazon. It's not a big name in soldering, but the brand is decent and offers an easy entry to soldering. As a gift this holiday season, the Fanttik T1 Max is a great option. For beginners, it is also a great soldering iron, and the ensemble kit elevates it to a smart buy.
If you're looking for more Black Friday savings, check out our Best PC Hardware deals for a range of products, or dive deeper into our specialized SSD and Storage Deals, Hard Drive Deals, Gaming Monitor Deals, Graphics Card Deals, Gaming Chair, Best Wi-Fi Routers, Best Motherboard or CPU Deals pages.
