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Best Soldering Irons and Stations 2025
Best Soldering Irons and Stations 2026

By Les Pounder Last updated

Choosing the right soldering iron can be difficult. Do you need temperature control, hot air rework and high wattage irons to do a good job?

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Fanttik T1 Max
Fanttik T1 Max Soldering Iron Review: Simplicity to the Max

By Les Pounder Published

Fanttik’s T1 Max soldering iron drops the OLED display from smart soldering irons, but it doesn’t drop the ball when it comes to simplicity.

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Hot Soldering Tips
I've spent 15 years burning my hands so you don't have to — these are my 21 hottest soldering iron tips

By Les Pounder Published

We have the hottest soldering iron tips for you. Learn how to master this essential maker skill as we reveal the secrets of how we solder.

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WEP 982 III Precision Soldering Station
WEP 982 III Precision Soldering Station Review: Putting the heat where you need it

By Les Pounder Published

The WEP 982 III is designed for precision soldering, and it brings hot-swappable soldering iron tips to a budget price tag.

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Miniware TS1C
Miniware TS1C Review: Cordless, Smart Soldering Station

By Les Pounder Published

The latest soldering iron from Miniware frees the soldering iron from its cord, providing the freedom to solder without worrying about the cord.

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Fnirsi HS-01
Fnirsi HS-01 Review: Smarter Soldering Iron

By Les Pounder Published

For $30, Fnirsi’s HS-01 is another low cost smart soldering iron designed for the workbench and the field.

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Miniware TS101 Smart Soldering Iron
Miniware TS101 Smart Soldering Iron Review: Lots of Options

By Les Pounder Published

The TS101 is taking aim at the TS100 and Pinecil V2 for the crown of best smart soldering iron. But can it take the heat?

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Pinecil V2
Pinecil V2 Review: Smart Soldering Iron, Powered by RISC-V CPU

By Les Pounder Published

Pine64’s latest RISC-V soldering iron comes in at a low price point, but with features commonly found on more expensive irons.

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