The Quick 857DW+ is the better soldering station overall, rated 3.1 to 2.4. The YIHUA 959D wins on top temperature and features. The YIHUA 959D costs $70.61 less ($68.99 vs $139.60).
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A budget hot air station for hobby SMD work and heat-shrink, to pair with a separate iron.
Amazon $68.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the YIHUA 959D for top temperature (up to 500 °C hot air vs up to 450 °C hot air) and features (auto sleep or standby, preset settings vs auto sleep or standby).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hot air rework stations soldering station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Quick 857DW+ | YIHUA 959D |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 75 $0.24 per watt ($139.60, 580 W) | 0 hot air power not published, scored as none |
| Power 25% | 55 580 W hot air gun | 0 hot air power not published, scored as none |
| Top temperature 10% | 50 up to 450 °C hot air | 100 up to 500 °C hot air |
| Stability 10% | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 20 auto sleep or standby | 40 auto sleep or standby, preset settings |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Quick 857DW+ | YIHUA 959D | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot air | ||
| Hot air power | 580 W | - |
| Hot air temperature | 100-450 °C (212-842 °F) | 100-500 °C (212-932 °F) |
| Airflow (not scored) | 50 L/min | 120 L/min |
| Soldering iron included | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Display | LED | LED |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | - | 3 |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
