FNIRSI DWS-200
A powerful cartridge station for repair hobbyists who want 200 W and two handle sizes at a mid price.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
200 W450 °CF245 and F210 cartridge
3.2/5
A precise, proven bench station for hobby and repair work at a fair price. Pick a cartridge station instead if you solder heavy joints often.
- 65 WPower
- 480 °CTop temperature
- ±1 °CStability
- Hakko T18Tips
Check price at Amazon$124.35
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Holds its set temperature within 1 °C at idle, among the tightest here
- Five presets switch between solder alloys in a press
- Huge range of T18 tip shapes sold almost everywhere
Cons
- 65 W iron is slower to recover on large joints than 100 W cartridge stations
- No auto sleep, so the tip stays hot on the stand
- One-year warranty
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 | FX888DX-010BY |
|---|---|
| Soldering iron | |
| Iron power | 65 W |
| Station power | 100 W |
| Temperature range | 50-480 °C (122-896 °F) |
| Idle stability | ±1 °C |
| Tip system | Hakko T18 |
| Tips included | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | LED |
| Ports | 1 |
| ESD safe | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | No |
| Preset temperatures | 5 |
| Calibration | Yes |
| Settings lock | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 2.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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