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 is the better soldering station overall, rated 3.2 to 2.2. The Hakko FX-888DX leads on features. The YIHUA 939D+ costs $70.36 less ($53.99 vs $124.35).
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YIHUA 939D+
A basic, sturdy hobby station for occasional through-hole and wire soldering on a tight budget.
Amazon $53.99$53.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hakko FX-888DX for features (preset temperatures, ESD safe, settings lock, calibration vs ESD safe, calibration).
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 | Hakko FX-888DX | YIHUA 939D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 42 $1.91 per watt ($124.35, 65 W) | 0 iron power not published, scored as none |
| Power 25% | 30 65 W iron | 0 iron power not published, scored as none |
| Top temperature 10% | 80 up to 480 °C | 80 up to 480 °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 | 25 ESD safe, calibration |
| Warranty 10% | 25 1-year warranty | 25 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hakko FX-888DX | YIHUA 939D+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 65 W | - |
| Station power | 100 W | - |
| Temperature range | 50-480 °C (122-896 °F) | 200-480 °C (392-896 °F) |
| Idle stability | ±1 °C | - |
| Tip system | Hakko T18 | YIHUA 900M |
| Tips included | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | LED | LED |
| Ports | 1 | 1 |
| ESD safe | Yes | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | No | - |
| Preset temperatures | 5 | None |
| Calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Settings lock | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 2.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |