Soldering Station Showdown! Hakko FX-888D vs Weller WE1010 Digital

You asked for it so get ready! All the features and differences are laid bare between these two soldering stations. The playful Japanese Hakko in one corner vs the sophisticated German Weller in the other.
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[@AdaptingCamera]

I like the WE1010 more, been using Weller ever since the 1970's and will stick to them. The only thing I didn't like in the Weller was that it has no visual indication that the power is on, the LCD has no backlight nd there is no LED indication. This I solved through my own fix. You can see how I did it in this short video I made about the modification: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKTRoYt-ichmg5o

[@Core-Electronics]

I love this! Thanks for showing 🙂

[@AdaptingCamera]

@@Core-Electronics Thank you. Yes, it looks really cool now. Much better than having a backlit LCD display. That would have been so ordinary...

[@infected7258]

I just got this exact station but my question is have you expected any problems with the temperature, because I heard that the temperature is well off from what it says on the screen

[@AdaptingCamera]

@@infected7258 Why would you expect any heating problems...? I mean, Weller is a good brand, I had one for 40 years and gave it away when I bought this one. I bought it used, and gave away still working.

[@timbrax]

@@AdaptingCamera allot can happen to a brand in 40 years, suspect that Weller is not the Weller from back then.

[@damjanpoers7101]

Since you didn’t answer which is best, I’ve tried both and Hakko turns out to be better. When soldering, Hakko keeps the temperature at say 300C with no problem, while Weller falls down to 290C and then it starts heating up to 300C again in the middle of soldering, so you can imagine the frustration of waiting for the iron to heat back up. I would definitely recommend Hakko. Weller just isn’t what it used to be anymore.

[@tomphillips2473]

thanks for that extra comment - that is what i was looking for. I got the weller but will likely send it back and get the hakko. temp stability seems to be an issue for the weller.

[@garf1eld029]

@@tomphillips2473 I'm on the fence about both, did you end up sending the Weller back and getting the Hakko? Or, did you end up liking it?

[@tomphillips2473]

@@garf1eld029 I sent it back and got the Hakko. I like it better 🙂

[@garf1eld029]

@@tomphillips2473 thanks for the feedback, looks like I’ll be buying the Hakko.

[@tomphillips2473]

@@garf1eld029 your welcome! I think it’s a better built unit. The old wellers of the late 80s and early 90s were tanks but the new ones don’t see to be made as well.

[@Unordung]

Nice work guys.

[@fortheloveofgaming-ftlog2484]

Great video- thank you 🙂❤️

[@alexwilliams4217]

I'm a fanatic for Japanese engineering, I work with Japanese people everyday, I drive Toyota... But I accidentally bought Weller, I was unaware of Hakko. That being said, I am glad I'm not messing with presets. I do like the more professional look too. 2 very cool instruments, awesome video + channel friend

[@Core-Electronics]

Thanks for your kind words! The Hakko is definitely an acquired taste in terms of aesthetics but it is a great tool.

[@electronic7979]

Nice items

[@ELECTROxigeno76.]

Exelent vídeo tks,

[@Johan_Pentrose]

How do you use the offset... nice video.

[@AKsevenFOUR]

You didn't show either of them actually performing the task of soldering? At least get a board with a big ground plane and put them head to head to show their performance?

[@VeritasEtAequitas]

That would take work. He'd rather pretend there's a 5W difference and talk about the total combined weight instead of, idk, maybe the iron holder lol. Useless drivel

[@CuteBabyCatVids]

So basicly, I would reccomend you to go for the Hakko, It may not be the best in a professonial setup but it is really good in its 'performace?' so yea go for weller for professonial looks, go for hakko for its performance and everything else. Love the channel Great Video I've been using core for a WHILE. and its absolutly amazing if you are in australia core is a go2

[@visweswararaokalla411]

LOL, the WE1010 doesn't have internal fuse only for the primary side, I still don't understand how they are able to get a UL, CE certification. I don't know about this particular model of Hakko.

[@shaunmorrissey7313]

I bought the one with a fuse

[@chrisbarrow93]

No spare parts for the WE1010 Station! is the reply i receive from Weller. From a company who sell tools for repair is inadmissible , let this old company gone like water of toilet .

[@Core-Electronics]

:| Sounds like your base unit has failed outside of warranty and you are seeking replacement parts inside. All of the ‘normal’ consumables are replaceable. Irons, tips etc. though it’s normal for commodity gear (base models, low cost) to call it a day on the unit itself. With that said, Weller have excellent service for in-warranty hardware, in the unlikely event something goes wrong.

[@micmike]

thanks

[@Sergi762]

In your opinion: which is easier/quicker to swap tips with?

[@Core-Electronics]

Definitely the Weller in this case

[@damjanpoers7101]

Well they have exactly the same way of changing tips, so you can’t say which is quicker, but they are both easy.

[@tomphillips2473]

@@damjanpoers7101 The Weller has a plastic nut that does not get hot and can be removed with your hand while the other is metal and will require pliers or gloves to change when hot.

[@damjanpoers7101]

@@tomphillips2473 yes that’s right. I didn’t take that into consideration. Although, I have never changed tips while they were still hot. Quick tip: always check the tip before you turn on the soldering station.

[@darrensmith9407]

One of them looks like a toy and has lexus quality and reliability, the other one looks better in a workshop and also doubles as a smoke machine

[@catweazle9525]

No fuse on weller primary side it's unsafe.

[@Peter_Cetera]

The Hakko looks like a toy...

[@Core-Electronics]

It is so cute! 😊

[@thunderbirdizations]

That voice does not match that face. Just me?

[@Core-Electronics]

What should my voice be?

[@EncryptedExistence]

simplified, Hakko is better. Thanks.

[@VeritasEtAequitas]

Nobody cares what the base stations weigh, ffs. 6 minute of useless "comparison"

[@FlyingCakes01]

Many people take it with them. weight is nessicary when its used for portability