The Best Soldering Irons: Read This Before You Invest (2022)
Every electronics DIY-er needs a good soldering iron. The Howchoo team uses soldering irons all the time for projects like Gamepad Zero or our hacked Raspberry Pi keyboard. They're also essential for many of the best at-home hobbies and crafts! And, while mastering the art of the solder takes a while, deciding on the best soldering iron for your next project doesn't have to.
We wanted to create a guide that gives back to the tool that makes it all happen: the soldering iron! We present you with our best recommendations for soldering irons in five categories:
- Best overall soldering iron
- Best budget soldering iron kit
- Best soldering iron for hobby electronics enthusiasts
- Best cordless soldering iron
- Best butane soldering iron
(Don't forget to pick up a solder fume extractor to save your lungs from breathing in all that lead! Or you could always 3D-print one yourself!)