Hakko FX-888DX
A precise, proven bench station for hobby and repair work at a fair price. Pick a cartridge station instead if you solder heavy joints often.
Amazon $124.35$124.35
The Hakko FX-888DX rates 3.2 among soldering stations soldering stations; the YIHUA 928D-IV rates 3.1 among smart irons ones. The YIHUA 928D-IV costs $54.36 less ($69.99 vs $124.35).
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YIHUA 928D-IV
#3 in Smart ironsFull review
An affordable, complete USB-C iron kit for travel and light repair.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (soldering 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 | Hakko FX-888DX | YIHUA 928D-IV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 42 $1.91 per watt ($124.35, 65 W) | 67 $1.08 per watt ($69.99, 65 W) |
| Power 25% | 30 65 W iron | 30 65 W iron |
| Top temperature 10% | 80 up to 480 °C | 50 up to 450 °C |
| Stability 10% | 100 ±1 °C at idle | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 55 preset temperatures, ESD safe, settings lock, calibration | 45 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby |
| Warranty 10% | 25 1-year warranty | 25 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hakko FX-888DX | YIHUA 928D-IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Station power | 100 W | - |
| Temperature range | 50-480 °C (122-896 °F) | 90-450 °C (194-842 °F) |
| Idle stability | ±1 °C | - |
| Heat-up time (not scored) | - | 5 s |
| Tip system | Hakko T18 | C235 cartridge |
| Tips included | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | LED | LCD |
| Ports | 1 | - |
| ESD safe | Yes | - |
| Auto sleep or standby | No | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | 5 | - |
| Calibration | Yes | - |
| Settings lock | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 2.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |