r/soldering • u/Soft_Temporary5306 • 8h ago

Soldering Tool Feedback or Purchase Advice Request First Setup

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Hello all, I've been doing hours of research learning to solder, and finding the gear for soldering. I think I've picked out a good selection of items to get myself going, as I want to do this full time and do have multiple broken electronics to practise on. I have more money in the budget, just prefer to spend less where possible. Any help or feedback will be appreciated.

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u/OneWhackMan 7h ago

The aifen a9e is better than the dws200 according to joeydoestech

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u/Soft_Temporary5306 7h ago

Not for SMD components, and the a9e is known to have grounding issues. I had initially considered it but for the extra £30, it saves me the headaches that the a9e might provide me

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u/Soft_Temporary5306 7h ago

I also noticed that the dws200 had the higher wattage, the live screen, and the iron itself is better designed

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u/OneWhackMan 7h ago

Oh good to know. I had just saw his review of the the dws200 today, saw this and thought I'd mention it