A powerful cartridge station for repair hobbyists who want 200 W and two handle sizes at a mid price.
Amazon $129.99
The most power per dollar among bench stations, for repair benches that want cartridge tips without JBC prices.
- 200 WPower
- 450 °CTop temperature
- C245 and C210 cartridgeTips
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 200 W through JBC-style C245 and C210 cartridges
- Built-in thermometer calibrates each tip automatically
- Ships with 11 cartridges and both handpieces
- Temperature stability not published
- Color display menus take time to learn
- Only one handpiece can be plugged in at a time
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 982D SE |
|---|---|
| Soldering iron | |
| Iron power | 200 W |
| Temperature range | 90-450 °C (194-842 °F) |
| Tip system | C245 and C210 cartridge |
| Tips included | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | LCD |
| Ports | 1 |
| ESD safe | Yes |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | 4 |
| Calibration | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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