The 3 Best Hakko Soldering Tools and the Advantages of Using Them

If you’re an electronics enthusiast, your soldering tools are never more than a few inches away at your workstation. You come to feel like they’re an extension of your hand. That’s why you may be reluctant to part with them if they’ve been by your side for years, but upgrading your soldering tools every few years — or whenever you find a tool that’ll perform better for you — is a smart idea. You can’t go wrong with Hakko brand tools.

1. Hakko FX-8801

The Hakko soldering iron that works as a replacement for FX-888 and FX-888D solder stations is the FX-8801, the standard 65W tool. Its slim design makes gripping for long periods comfortable and convenient. Pair it with T18-series soldering tips or use the T18-D16 tip that comes with it. The separate heater/tip design that’s part of the corresponding solder station makes using the model more convenient.

2. Hakko FX-601

The adjustable Hakko FX-601 is a must for soldering on the go. With its own power cord, the 67W plug-in tool uses a ceramic eating element to achieve temperatures as high as 1004 degrees Fahrenheit. That means it’s the perfect tool for work on items like a transformer, chassis or large connector. It comes with a T19-D5 tip but is interchangeable with any tips in the T19 series — meaning you can use it for every job from those requiring a conical tip to those suited for chisel tips.

3. Hakko FM2027-06

The 70W Hakko FM 2027-06 soldering iron comes with a stand, a lockable green handle sleeve and a tip cleaner. Although you have to outfit it with your own tips — any from the T15-series will fit — the iron will fit a variety of soldering stations, including the FX-951, the FM-203 and the FM-206.

You don’t have to throw out your current tools yet, but invest in a Hakko tool and give it a try. Once you put it to use, you’ll find you hardly ever reach for your old tools again.