A low-cost Weller digital station for hobby and household repair, with a quick heat-up and standby mode.
Amazon $84.59The Weller WLSKD7012A is the better soldering station overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Weller WLSKD7012A leads on stability, value and top temperature. The Weller WE1010NA wins on features. The Weller WLSKD7012A costs $54.41 less ($84.59 vs $139).
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A dependable 70 W Weller station for schools, makerspaces and hobby benches that want simple controls and a password lock.
Amazon $139Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weller WLSKD7012A for stability (±2 °C at idle vs ±6 °C at idle), value ($1.21 per watt ($84.59, 70 W) vs $1.99 per watt ($139, 70 W)) and top temperature (up to 480 °C vs up to 450 °C).
- Choose the Weller WE1010NA for features (auto sleep or standby, ESD safe, settings lock vs auto sleep or standby, 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 | Weller WLSKD7012A | Weller WE1010NA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 62 $1.21 per watt ($84.59, 70 W) | 40 $1.99 per watt ($139, 70 W) |
| Power 25% | 35 70 W iron | 35 70 W iron |
| Top temperature 10% | 80 up to 480 °C | 50 up to 450 °C |
| Stability 10% | 80 ±2 °C at idle | 0 ±6 °C at idle |
| Features 20% | 30 auto sleep or standby, calibration | 50 auto sleep or standby, ESD safe, settings lock |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weller WLSKD7012A | Weller WE1010NA | |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | ||
| Iron power | 70 W | 70 W |
| Station power | 300 W | 85 W |
| Temperature range | 100-480 °C (212-896 °F) | 100-450 °C (212-842 °F) |
| Idle stability | ±2 °C | ±6 °C |
| Heat-up time (not scored) | 15 s (100 to 340 °C) | 28 s (50 to 350 °C) |
| Tip system | Weller | Weller ET |
| Tips included | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | LED | LCD |
| Ports | 1 | 1 |
| ESD safe | - | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes | Yes |
| Calibration | Yes | - |
| Settings lock | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 3.1 lb |
