What is Reddit's opinion of YIHUA 939D+ Digital Soldering Station, 75 Watt Equivalent with Temperature Control, °C/°F Display. ESD safe for Electronics. Aluminum Panel (Resists Burn). Solder Tips, Lead-free Solder & Extras?

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I have been soldering for a few years now. For anybody starting, using the right soldering iron, correct solder and having a way to hold the parts is absolutely key. A good soldering iron can be had on Amazon for about $60. This is what I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YSCBZ4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Temperature controlled irons are a huge step up. If you get a Hakko 888D you won't regret it. It's a tool that will last a lifetime. That said, you can even get knockoffs of the older HAKKO models like this: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Digital-Soldering-Station-Switch/dp/B07YSCBZ4F/ and it will probably last you years.

I'd say the main thing I'd advise is to get:

1. Temperature control

2. Interchangeable tips that are widely available. In 20 years, you should be able to still get tips for it if you get something Hakko or weller compatible today.

I've been using this soldering station and really enjoy it. It's my first station that's not just a cheapo soldering iron so I really don't have that much to compare to though. But for the money it has treated me really really well.

I use this one with Kester solder for pedal building and guitar rewiring.

This one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YSCBZ4F

Thanks man. I actually went with this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YSCBZ4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_QSAZVS12F7DJPNY7Q3DH from the other person's comment

Oh god, it’s not temperature controlled. A Hakko 936 knockoff is way better and under $50. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Digital-Soldering-Station-Switch/dp/B07YSCBZ4F/ and replacement tips are readily available.