FNIRSI DWS-200
A powerful cartridge station for repair hobbyists who want 200 W and two handle sizes at a mid price.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
The FNIRSI DWS-200 is the better soldering station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.1. The FNIRSI DWS-200 leads on value and power. The JBC CD-1BQF wins on features. The FNIRSI DWS-200 costs $582.55 less ($129.99 vs $712.54).
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JBC CD-1BQF
A professional cartridge station for repair shops and production lines that solder all day. The price only makes sense for heavy use.
Amazon $712.54$712.54
Which should you buy?
- Choose the FNIRSI DWS-200 for value ($0.65 per watt ($129.99, 200 W) vs $5.48 per watt ($712.54, 130 W)) and power (200 W iron vs 130 W iron).
- Choose the JBC CD-1BQF for features (cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, ESD safe, calibration vs cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, preset temperatures).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every soldering stations soldering station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FNIRSI DWS-200 | JBC CD-1BQF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 89 $0.65 per watt ($129.99, 200 W) | 0 $5.48 per watt ($712.54, 130 W) |
| Power 25% | 100 200 W iron | 73 130 W iron |
| Top temperature 10% | 50 up to 450 °C | 50 up to 450 °C |
| Stability 10% | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) | 90 ±1.5 °C at idle |
| Features 20% | 60 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, preset temperatures | 70 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, ESD safe, calibration |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FNIRSI DWS-200 | JBC CD-1BQF | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 200 W | 130 W |
| Station power | - | 175 W |
| Temperature range | 100-450 °C (212-842 °F) | 90-450 °C (194-842 °F) |
| Idle stability | - | ±1.5 °C |
| Tip system | F245 and F210 cartridge | JBC C245 cartridge |
| Tips included | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Display | TFT | LCD |
| Ports | 1 | 1 |
| ESD safe | - | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | 3 | - |
| Calibration | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 6 lb |