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YIHUA 8786D I review

A 2-in-1 station combining hot air and a soldering iron, with PID control, 10 tips, 4 nozzles and a fail-safe that protects the gun.

Two jobs

A shared box for iron and air saves bench space.

Safety

The fail-safe prevents an overheated gun.

Value

At about $84, it is the shelf’s best balance.

Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.

Where it earns its place, and where it falls short

Strengths

  • Two tools in one
  • Fail-safe protection
  • More than 2,600 ratings

Compromises

  • Pump style gun
  • Basic displays
  • Third-party seller

Specifications

TypeHot air and iron
Power740 W
ControlPID
Kit10 tips, 4 nozzles, IC extractor, pump
SafetyFail-safe, ESD safe
Voltage110 V
Amazon ASINB07SCPZJYS

Questions makers ask before buying

Does it include a soldering iron?

Yes, it is a 2-in-1 station.

What is the fail-safe?

It protects the unit if the hot air gun stops putting out air.

Our score

8.1/ 10

Our pick for most benches.

This one against the other workshop machines

workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.

Model Price Type
YIHUA 8786D I $84 Hot air and iron
YIHUA 959D $70 Hot air only
WEP 882D $60 Hot air and iron
Preciva 8786D $50 Hot air and iron

What sets the models apart, in workshop machines

  • If price decides: Preciva 8786D, at $50.

What use this one answers, among workshop machines

A repairer starting on SMD work.

Sources

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