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
The YIHUA 928D-IV rates 3.1 among smart irons soldering stations; the Thermaltronics TMT-1000S-K rates 2.8 among soldering stations ones. The YIHUA 928D-IV costs $90 less ($69.99 vs $159.99).
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Thermaltronics TMT-1000S-K
An entry induction station for anyone who wants Metcal-style fixed-temperature tips without the Metcal price. Hobbyists who like dialing in temperatures should pick a conventional station.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (smart irons and soldering 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 | YIHUA 928D-IV | Thermaltronics TMT-1000S-K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 67 $1.08 per watt ($69.99, 65 W) | 19 $3.20 per watt ($159.99, 50 W) |
| Power 25% | 30 65 W iron | 14 50 W iron |
| Top temperature 10% | 50 up to 450 °C | 50 temperature is set by the tip cartridge (neutral score used) |
| Stability 10% | 50 stability not published (neutral score used) | 98 ±1.1 °C at idle |
| Features 20% | 45 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby | 60 cartridge tips, auto sleep or standby, ESD safe |
| Warranty 10% | 25 1-year warranty | 25 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| YIHUA 928D-IV | Thermaltronics TMT-1000S-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 65 W | 50 W |
| Temperature range | 90-450 °C (194-842 °F) | - |
| Idle stability | - | ±1.1 °C |
| Heat-up time (not scored) | 5 s | - |
| Tip system | C235 cartridge | Thermaltronics K Series cartridge |
| Tips included | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | LCD | none |
| Ports | - | 1 |
| ESD safe | - | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | - | None |
| Calibration | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 1.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |