KSGER T12 V3.1S
A low-cost T12 cartridge station for tinkerers who are comfortable sourcing a mains cord.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
The KSGER T12 V3.1S rates 3.2 among soldering stations soldering stations; the Aoyue 968A+ rates 3.1 among hot air rework stations ones. The KSGER T12 V3.1S costs $120 less ($79.99 vs $199.99).
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Aoyue 968A+
A four-in-one repair station for hobbyists who want iron, hot air and vacuum pickup in one footprint.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (soldering stations and hot air rework stations), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | KSGER T12 V3.1S | Aoyue 968A+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $1.11 per watt ($79.99, 72 W) | 48 $0.40 per watt ($199.99, 500 W) |
| Power 25% | 37 72 W iron | 42 500 W hot air gun |
| Top temperature 10% | 80 up to 480 °C | 80 up to 480 °C hot air |
| Stability 10% | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 45 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby | 55 soldering iron included, auto sleep or standby, calibration |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| KSGER T12 V3.1S | Aoyue 968A+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 72 W | 70 W |
| Temperature range | 50-480 °C (122-896 °F) | 200-480 °C (392-896 °F) |
| Heat-up time (not scored) | 8 s (to 300 °C) | - |
| Tip system | Hakko T12 cartridge | Aoyue |
| Tips included | Yes | Yes |
| Hot air | ||
| Hot air power | - | 500 W |
| Hot air temperature | - | 100-480 °C (212-896 °F) |
| Airflow (not scored) | - | 23 L/min |
| Soldering iron included | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | OLED | LED |
| Ports | 1 | - |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | - | None |
| Calibration | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 11.6 lb |