Good soldering irons

[oross21]

My soldering iron has recently broken and I am looking for a new one.
I would like tips on ones that are

• Budget friendly
• Last for a fair bit
• Heats up fairly fast

 

[merryoncherry]

What are you hoping to solder with it? (I like my miniware for medium and small stuff, because even though I am terrible at soldering things work out for me when I wield it.)

 

[oross21]

ESP32 and similar controllers

 

[merryoncherry]

ESP32 and similar controllers

I have not done this but don't people use paste / reflow for that?


View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PfrHjtu_-pE

 

[macmanluke]

Im a fan of small usb powered soldering irons like the Pinecil
Portable (especially paired with a battery bank), temp controlled, lots of tip options

Only thing they are no good is soldering heavy wires or desoldering large components off PCBs.

Have not touched my soldering station more than a few times since getting one.