ATTEN ST-862D
A strong hot air station for phone and board repair shops that already own a soldering iron.
Amazon $243$243
1,000 W480 °C
3.1/5
A four-in-one repair station for hobbyists who want iron, hot air and vacuum pickup in one footprint.
- 500 WPower
- 480 °CTop temperature
- AoyueTips
Check price at Amazon$199.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Iron, hot air, vacuum pickup and smoke absorber in one unit
- Diaphragm pump gives gentle airflow for small parts
- Spare heating elements included
Cons
- Low 23 L/min airflow is slow on large chips
- Heavy at 11.6 lb
- No warranty published
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 968A+ |
|---|---|
| Soldering iron | |
| Iron power | 70 W |
| Temperature range | 200-480 °C (392-896 °F) |
| Tip system | Aoyue |
| Tips included | Yes |
| Hot air | |
| Hot air power | 500 W |
| Hot air temperature | 100-480 °C (212-896 °F) |
| Airflow (not scored) | 23 L/min |
| Soldering iron included | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | LED |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | None |
| Calibration | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 11.6 lb |
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