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
The Aoyue 968A+ rates 3.1 among hot air rework stations soldering stations; the Miniware TS101 rates 2.7 among smart irons ones. The Miniware TS101 costs $110 less ($89.99 vs $199.99).
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Miniware TS101
#4 in Smart ironsFull review
A pocketable smart iron for drone builders, field repairs and small benches. It includes a 65 W adapter.
Amazon $89.99$89.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hot air rework stations and smart irons), 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 | Aoyue 968A+ | Miniware TS101 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 48 $0.40 per watt ($199.99, 500 W) | 56 $1.38 per watt ($89.99, 65 W) |
| Power 25% | 42 500 W hot air gun | 30 65 W iron |
| Top temperature 10% | 80 up to 480 °C hot air | 0 up to 400 °C |
| Stability 10% | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 55 soldering iron included, auto sleep or standby, calibration | 45 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Aoyue 968A+ | Miniware TS101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 70 W | 65 W |
| Temperature range | 200-480 °C (392-896 °F) | 50-400 °C (122-752 °F) |
| Tip system | Aoyue | TS100 / TS101 cartridge |
| 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 | LED | OLED |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | None | - |
| Calibration | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.6 lb | - |