Heat recovery at the tip, and the tips you can still buy next year · review
An 80 W digital soldering station set steplessly from 150 to 450 °C, with standby, automatic power-off and three programmable temperatures, compatible with more than forty tips of the 0832 and 0842 series.
The bottom line The station with the clearest long-term tip supply of the five, and three stored temperatures for repeated work. It describes its heat-up in words rather than seconds and says nothing about ESD protection.
Five bullets: the maker’s description of the RDS80 as its most widespread station, with a company history going back to 1921; 80 W holding a stepless setting between 150 and 450 °C, reached in a few seconds; standby, automatic power-off and three programmable temperatures, for hobbyists, schools, workshops and production; an iron compatible with more than 40 tips of the 0832 and 0842 series, from 0.4 to 14 mm; and a 0842CD 2.2 mm tip, a stand, a 0003B sponge and a German manual.
Forty-plus tips from 0.4 to 14 mm, in two named series. A station is bought once and its tips for years. Naming the series and the size range is what makes that future purchase straightforward, and it is the most useful line on the page.
The first bullet is about ERSA rather than the station: its most widespread model, and a history since 1921. The page reports that it is there and does not rest any judgement on it.
“A few seconds” to temperature and a steady hold, with no figure for either, and no mention of ESD. For a station aimed at schools and factories, the ESD line is the one to confirm.
At the last look-up, the German, French, Italian and Spanish Amazon stores were asking 166 € to 234 €.
It is sold in the American and British Amazon stores as well, in their own currency, which the euro figures above leave out on purpose.
Every figure here is Keepa’s reading on the date this page was last updated. Stock and prices can change at any time.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 15 September 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Power | 80 W, title and second bullet |
|---|---|
| Temperature range | 150–450 °C, set steplessly on the digital display, second bullet |
| Stability | Absent from the listing as a figure — the station is described as holding the set temperature steadily, second bullet |
| Heat-up time | Absent from the listing as a figure — “a few seconds”, second bullet |
| Tip system | Over 40 versions of the ERSA 0832 and 0842 tip series, 0.4 to 14 mm, also for lead-free soldering; a 0842CD 2.2 mm tip included, fourth and fifth bullets |
| Sleep mode | Standby and automatic power-off, third bullet; delays not stated |
| ESD protection | Absent from the listing |
| Ergonomics | A stable iron stand, third and fifth bullets; three programmable fixed temperatures |
| Amazon reference | B0009QX386 (same reference on 6 Amazon marketplaces) |
| EAN | 4003008065138 |
The fourth bullet says the iron is compatible with more than 40 versions of the ERSA 0832 and 0842 tip series, from 0.4 to 14 mm, including tips for lead-free soldering.
The third bullet lists standby and an automatic power-off function. The delays are not given.
75 W · 50–480 °C · ceramic heating element · auto sleep · ESD-safe design · 2 extra tips
A 75 W digital soldering station with a ceramic heating element adjustable from 50 to 480 °C, an automatic sleep function and an ESD-safe design, sold with two extra tips.
Best for: Electronics repair on sensitive components where an ESD-safe station is wanted at a moderate price.
≈ £47 / 50 €
60 W · 90–480 °C · PID, ±2 °C display to actual stated · 300 °C in 15 s · sleep after 10 minutes · °F/°C · 2 helping hands · 5 extra tips
A 60 W soldering station adjustable from 90 to 480 °C, with PID control stated to keep the displayed and actual temperatures within ±2 °C, sleep after ten idle minutes and two detachable helping hands.
Best for: A hobbyist soldering small boards who wants the board held while both hands work the iron and solder.
≈ 38 €
85 W supply unit, 70 W WEP70 iron · 100–450 °C · ready in about 28 s · ESD-safe · auto standby · password protection · PH70 safety holder
A single-channel digital soldering station with an 85 W supply unit and a 70 W WEP70 iron, adjustable from 100 to 450 °C and ready in about 28 seconds, with ESD safety, automatic standby and password protection.
Best for: A shared workshop, classroom or repair bench where settings should be locked and the station should be ESD-safe.
≈ £204 / 165 €
