Hakko FX-971
A 100 W cartridge station for busy repair and production benches that want Hakko support and software control. Hobby users get most of the benefit for less elsewhere.
Amazon $329.97$329.97
The Hakko FX-971 is the better soldering station overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Hakko FX-971 leads on features and value. The Weller WT1010HN wins on top temperature, power and stability. The Hakko FX-971 costs $405.02 less ($329.97 vs $734.99).
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Weller WT1010HN
A 150 W industrial Weller station for production and heavy-joint work that may later add other WT tools. Overkill for occasional hobby soldering.
Amazon $734.99$734.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hakko FX-971 for features (cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, preset temperatures, settings lock, calibration vs ESD safe, settings lock) and value ($3.30 per watt ($329.97, 100 W) vs $6.12 per watt ($734.99, 120 W)).
- Choose the Weller WT1010HN for top temperature (up to 550 °C vs up to 450 °C), power (120 W iron vs 100 W iron) and stability (±2 °C at idle vs ±3 °C at idle).
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-971 | Weller WT1010HN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $3.30 per watt ($329.97, 100 W) | 0 $6.12 per watt ($734.99, 120 W) |
| Power 25% | 57 100 W iron | 68 120 W iron |
| Top temperature 10% | 50 up to 450 °C | 100 up to 550 °C |
| Stability 10% | 60 ±3 °C at idle | 80 ±2 °C at idle |
| Features 20% | 85 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, preset temperatures, settings lock, calibration | 30 ESD safe, settings lock |
| Warranty 10% | 25 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hakko FX-971 | Weller WT1010HN | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 100 W | 120 W |
| Station power | 100 W | 150 W |
| Temperature range | 50-450 °C (122-842 °F) | 50-550 °C (122-1,022 °F) |
| Idle stability | ±3 °C | ±2 °C |
| Tip system | Hakko T39 cartridge | Weller XT |
| Tips included | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Ports | 1 | 1 |
| ESD safe | - | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | - |
| Preset temperatures | 5 | - |
| Calibration | Yes | - |
| Settings lock | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 2.6 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |