KSGER T12 V3.1S
A low-cost T12 cartridge station for tinkerers who are comfortable sourcing a mains cord.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
The KSGER T12 V3.1S rates 3.2 among soldering stations soldering stations; the YIHUA 862BD+ rates 2.4 among hot air rework stations ones. The KSGER T12 V3.1S costs $38.96 less ($79.99 vs $118.95).
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YIHUA 862BD+
A 2-in-1 starter rework station for hobby repair benches with room for only one unit.
Amazon $118.95$118.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (soldering stations and hot air rework stations), 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 | KSGER T12 V3.1S | YIHUA 862BD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $1.11 per watt ($79.99, 72 W) | 0 hot air power not published, scored as none |
| Power 25% | 37 72 W iron | 0 hot air power not published, scored as none |
| Top temperature 10% | 80 up to 480 °C | 50 top temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Stability 10% | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 45 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby | 60 soldering iron included, auto sleep or standby, ESD safe |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| KSGER T12 V3.1S | YIHUA 862BD+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 72 W | 75 W |
| Temperature range | 50-480 °C (122-896 °F) | 200-480 °C (392-896 °F) |
| Heat-up time (not scored) | 8 s (to 300 °C) | - |
| Tip system | Hakko T12 cartridge | - |
| Tips included | Yes | Yes |
| Hot air | ||
| Soldering iron included | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | OLED | LED |
| Ports | 1 | - |
| ESD safe | - | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | - | None |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |