Best Chinese Soldering Irons and Stations on AliExpress 2024

Let’s start our rating with a basic soldering station suitable for professional and domestic use: the user-friendly GVDA New Soldering Station with a rapid heating system. The control station is equipped with everything you need for maintenance: there is a solder wire coil, tips, a solder stand, and a soldering iron tip cleaner.

Moving on to the specifications: with a power rating of 80W, the temperature can be adjusted from 80°C to 480°C, making the soldering pencil very versatile.

Additionally, the control station features Auto Standby and Auto Sleep safety modes to prevent the dissolution of the iron tip coating.

For a small and portable repair tool, consider a soldering pencil by DELIXI with a ceramic heating core. Equipped with an intelligent temperature maintenance system and a thermostatic chip, it is fast to heat up: you can adjust the temperature from 200°C to 450°C using a small control knob placed on an iron’s handle.

You can also easily replace the iron’s tips. While they are not included in the package, you can find compatible options in any welding store on AliExpress.

The tool has received 1,500+ reviews, with customers noting that the device is an ‘excellent soldering iron’. Even if you buy tips from other stores, they will fit the pencil perfectly.

According to the product’s description, the SUGON-A9 belongs to the “new generation of soldering stations”. With a power rating of 120W and enhanced control features, it appears to be true. This tool is a perfect choice for professional electricians and engineers as it is suitable for processing the smallest ultra-fine circuits.

The station features a smart display, tip stand, cleaning sponge, tip cleaner, and control buttons. You can adjust the temperature, set up short-circuit protection, and convert Celsius degrees to Fahrenheit.

As for the cons, they are quite obvious. With a price of $126, it is one of the most expensive soldering stations on AliExpress.

Silverflo is a well-known Chinese brand of affordable welding tools, so it is not surprising to see their soldering station featured in our rating. The 8586d-II is a “2-in-1” soldering system, featuring soldering iron and a hot air gun –everything an electrician might need for repair projects.

The temperature can be adjusted for a soldering pencil (from 200°C to 480°C) and a hot air gun (from 100°C to 480°C). For improved performance, the control station uses a Digital Temperature Calibration system, which increases heating efficiency and protects the heating element from overheating.

It is not the only smart feature of the device. The control station is capable of detecting its operation status. If no movement of a soldering iron is detected for 10 minutes, it will automatically switch to sleep mode.

If you have never used a soldering pencil before and would like to test something beginner-friendly before buying a more expensive tool, try this cordless soldering iron. Even though it has a low wattage rating of 8-10W, it is quite quick to heat up and can maintain a stable temperature. It takes only 15 seconds to melt solder.

There is even a temperature adjustment feature. Using a control button, the iron’s heating mode can be set up for 300°C, 380°C, or 460°C, which is the highest setting.

Once fully charged, the pencil can work for 30 minutes. The manufacturer even considered a safety system. If the soldering iron is turned on but not operated for 10 minutes, it will automatically turn off.

This soldering iron is part of what we call ‘Chinese unbranded electronics’, the cheapest type of gadgets, which, however, are not inferior to branded products. For a price of $6, it is a great tool to be added to your repair arsenal – this is proved by 10,000+ orders placed on AliExpress.

With a wattage rating of 60W, it heats up quickly. As with many pencil models, you don’t get the temperature adjustment feature. All you need to do is wait for the tip to heat up, and then you can start working. The soldering iron uses a 90 cm power cable, making it fairly easy for you to connect it to the nearest power socket.

Many customers noted that they didn’t expect much from this cheap iron, but it turned out to be surprisingly effective for soldering work. Additionally, you’ll also receive fast delivery.

JSD is a Chinese brand specializing in a wide range of welding tools, including soldering irons, stations and accessories. Their 750W Soldering Station with the automatic cooling function is the store’s bestseller, with a high rating of 4.9 based on 400+ customer reviews.

This station offers both a soldering pencil and a hot air gun for welding and repair work. With digital LCD dual displays and control buttons, it is easy to adjust the temperature (180°C-500°C for soldering iron and 100°C-500°C for a hot air gun). With an output power of 80W, the soldering iron heats up quickly.

Customers note that the station is not noisy and is suitable for cell phone repair, circuit boards, and component soldering. Just note that with a price of $47-48, it is more expensive when compared to other soldering stations available on AliExpress.

SumSour’s 8898 soldering station is the ultimate tool for repair works and electrical projects, as it comes with a hot air gun and enhanced control features for better temperature adjustment.

Using a control station, you can easily adjust the iron’s temperature (from 180°C to 500°C, with temperature stability around 1°C), as well as the airflow’s temperature (from 100°C to 480°C). Such temperature stability was achieved by PID technology.

The station was designed with durability in mind: in addition to high-quality materials, it has an automatic cooling function to protect the internal heater piece.

Customers note that the station comes well-packed and ‘works perfectly’. A low price is also considered an advantage, as the whole set is available for $36-37.

Lengthy power cables can be frustrating, and you might not always have a power socket nearby to connect your soldering iron. For such scenarios, a USB soldering power is a perfect choice. You can charge it with a power bank and use it as a portable soldering pencil to create new circuit boards or work on small SMD projects.

To heat the pencil, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. Just note that it might take some time since it has a low wattage rating of 8W. The soldering iron is equipped with a smart auto-shutdown system: if not used for 15 seconds, it will switch to sleeping mode.

For a price of $6, it is a great beginner-friendly tool for soldering crafts. This is further confirmed by 10,000+ orders and more than 9,000 reviews. However, we would advise professional electricians and engineers to look for something with a higher wattage.

With more than 100,000 orders and 50,000 customer reviews, this $4 soldering iron is the best-selling model available on AliExpress. Equipped with an internal ceramic heater and a 60-80 wattage rating, it takes only 55 seconds to preheat while also maintaining the temperature in the range of 200-450°C.

Unlike other soldering pencils, this one features a temperature adjustment option. Just use a small knob on the handle to set your desired heat level. The tool uses a 1.2 m power cord with a US/EU plug. Consequently, this soldering pencil can be used for a variety of projects, from repair work to handicrafts.

Most of the reviews are positive. Customers note that the soldering iron heats up quickly and, in general, ‘works well’. The only thing customers were not satisfied with is the long delivery.