6 best soldering dryers

Soldering hair dryers are actively used in the repair of microcircuits and circuit boards in order to carefully detach non-working elements and solder new ones. It is a permanent tool for those who repair mobile phones, computers and laptops. The device consists of a control module and a handle with a cooler, supplying hot air from the heating element through a narrow nozzle, which contributes to the rapid melting of tin. The principle of operation of the unit is hot air, but some are equipped with a second soldering iron for contact soldering. Thanks to the support stand and antistatic case, it is safe and convenient to work with it. Rating the best soldering dryers, based on feedback from the masters and characteristics of the product, will help to find the best equipment for specific tasks.

How to choose a soldering dryer

Before studying the rating, it will be useful to briefly recall the key characteristics of soldering stations that you need to pay attention to when choosing. Keeping this in mind will better see the advantages and capabilities of the products represented in the rating. Soldering stations are selected based on the following parameters:

1. Temperature range. The ability to set the heating temperature varies from 50 to 500 degrees. Minimum performance is important for careful handling of very thin and fragile parts. Maximum values ​​are useful for soldering transistors and capacitors with thick legs.
2. Power. Hair dryers have power from 40 to 750 W, which determines the heating rate of tin. Minimal readings are suitable for occasional use, and for professional use devices from 200 watts are required.
3. Type of heating element. He is of three kinds. The cheapest - nichrome wire in the insulating layer. More advanced - ceramic coating on the rod with a conductive path. The last type is induction (heat generation due to electromagnetic coils inside the handle). On the type of heater depends on its service life and safety.
4. Air outlet. The soldering dryer works with a small cooler inside, delivering a flow with a volume of 20-120 l / min. This determines how productive the device will be. More powerful type - the compressor in the control unit.
5. Digital display. A display indicating the current temperature can be located on the control module. This facilitates the settings and helps to better understand the state of the hair dryer.
6. Auxiliary soldering iron. It is completed for some stations and is intended for point impact by contact with the surface. It is useful in the case of replacement of a single capacitor or diode.
7. Sting shape. It can be conical, square or flat and affects the width of the area that can be heated at once without changing the dryer. Some models are equipped with a whole set of nozzles with different shape and diameter, which expands their application.
8. Additional functions. The soldering dryer can be equipped with a tin extractor, which makes the process of large-scale soldering of parts more convenient. The function is needed only with professional use.

Top soldering dryer rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top soldering dryer rating	1	LUKEY-868	9 520 ₽
	2	YAXUN YX-968	9 490 ₽
	3	Quick 857DW +	8 240 ₽
	4	ELEMENT 878 15298	4 400 ₽
	5	MEGEON 00361	2 900 ₽
	6	ELEMENT 858	3 830 ₽

Having remembered the options for selecting a product, we proceed to consider the rating of the best models. The presented equipment is praised by some users in reviews for an affordable price, and another, despite the high cost, for wide opportunities.

LUKEY-868

Rating: 4.9

This model in the ranking belongs to the Chinese brand, which is the industry leader in its homeland. The soldering dryer has a power of 750 watts. The station is equipped with a basic heat gun with a heating temperature of 100-480 degrees, and an additional contact soldering iron with a thin tip. The product has two independent stands, so that the hot elements do not come into contact with the surfaces. The tip is chrome plated and protected from corrosion or deformation when heated. When the device is turned off, the protection with automatic cooling is activated so that the heater does not overheat.

Experts liked the device with the ability to fine-tune settings thanks to two displays indicating the temperature on each instrument, as well as the ability to adjust the airflow intensity with three values. The soldering dryer also deserved a place in the rating due to rapid heating in 12 s, so it is definitely suitable for a professional workshop to start work immediately after switching on.

YAXUN YX-968

Rating: 4.8

The model, which took second place in the rating of soldering hair dryers, belongs to the Chinese industrial brand. This is one of the most equipped installations for professional use. The station operates with a power of 550 W from a single-phase network of 220 V. The equipment is made in a compact package with dimensions of 290x350x210 mm and easily fits on the desktop. The casing is completely metallic and durable. The device is equipped with a combined display showing the temperature of the soldering iron and hair dryer.

In our opinion, the product has earned a place in the rating due to advanced equipment that facilitates operation. For example, it has a scale that is almost unparalleled among competitors - on the right side there is a transparent flask with a rising ball, which helps to visually monitor the force of the air flow. For the soldering iron, a coil with solder is provided, which simplifies the work. Microprocessor control of heat helps to accurately maintain the performance, which is noted by the masters in the reviews.

Quick 857DW +

Rating: 4.7

The product in the rating refers to the professional type and delivers power of 580 watts. Its temperature range is 100-450 degrees. The microprocessor monitors the heating and the temperature at the output of the dryer corresponds to the figures on the digital display. Users in reviews like a complete set of four nozzles, where 3 and 6 mm are suitable for soldering small elements, and 8 and 12 mm for large ones. To rearrange the device there is a handle on a metal case. Management is very simple thanks to two regulators (the amount of air and the degree of heating). Nozzles are fixed not just by dressing on a hairdryer, but by an additional bolted tie, so they do not fall down during expansion and cooling.

Our experts awarded the soldering dryer the third place in the rating due to a convenient handle that is equipped with an elongated spring that protects the cable from breaking. This will prolong its resource with frequent excesses. The device also operates with a diaphragm compressor inside, therefore, it is capable of delivering air at a speed of 100 l / min.

ELEMENT 878 15298

Rating: 4.7

In the fourth place of the rating is the model of the domestic manufacturer, produced in China. The hairdryer station is made in a plastic case and has two connectors for connection. On the control panel there are two temperature controllers and air adjustment. Each action is accompanied by an indication of diodes. Heating range 100-480 degrees. The unit weighs only 2.7 kg, which simplifies the rearrangement on the territory of the workshop. The kit includes 4 nozzles and two holders for the handles. The owners in the reviews are divided about the presence of the function of transition to the standby mode when the hair dryer is put on the parking lot.

Our experts have made the model in the rating due to the optimal ratio of price and quality. This is the cheapest soldering hairdryer from the professional category. The device heats up in 7 seconds, has two working tools and a power of 700 watts. The function of adjusting the speed of blowing and heating force is supported. This option is optimal for the beginner master repair mobile phones and camcorders.

MEGEON 00361

Rating: 4.6

The penultimate place in our ranking is another domestic product. The station operates on a single-phase network of 220 V and consumes 50 watts. The device supports heating from 200 to 480º C. The device weighs 1.3 kg, therefore, it is not difficult to move around with it and even leave for a call for repair in place. The kit includes a convenient holder and a cleaning sponge so that the sting does not have a deposit. On the front panel there is a connector for connecting a soldering iron and a diode, informing you of switching on and on attaining a given temperature. The heating controller contains two scales.

This soldering station got into the rating because it has an affordable price and consumes a minimum of electricity - in 10 hours of operation it will turn out only 0.5 kW. But due to the lack of thermo-soldering (supports only the contact method) is not suitable for every workshop. It should pay attention to amateur radio, constructing its own installation.

ELEMENT 858

Rating: 4.5

At the last place in the ranking is a soldering dryer from a Russian company, characterized by simplicity of design and functions. It does not have a display, but instead a drawn scale is provided with degrees from 100 to 450. The lower knob on the front panel is responsible for blowing speed and has 8 positions, although the adjustment is smooth and you can set intermediate values. Wizards in the reviews pay attention to the bulky handle with a cooler, which you need to get used to in order to perform manipulations on the chips. The unit delivers 650 watts of power and informs about its operation with two burning diodes.

We included a soldering dryer in the rating due to the increased starting capacity, thanks to which it is possible to perform work after the first 3 seconds. Although the device is implemented and the old technology of air supply fan, but this site is able to produce up to 120 l / min, which ensures rapid distribution of heat.This Russian-Chinese product is another affordable alternative for novice craftsmen, so as not to invest heavily in equipment at first.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.