Alternatives
Antex Soldering Iron Alternatives
Last verified 2026-08-09
Antex irons are simple, reliable and fixed-temperature — which is also their limitation. If you want the same reliability with adjustable digital control, here's where to look.
~£25–35 · up to 65W (USB-C PD)
Digital temperature control and USB-C power for around the same price as an Antex iron, with none of the fixed-temperature limitation.
£34.50 · 60–65W (USB-C PD/QC)
USB-C PD powered with digital control up to 450°C, no bulky mains base — a step up in both flexibility and control over a corded fixed-temp iron. UK stock available from kunkune.
Worth knowing
Antex irons remain a legitimate choice if simplicity is the point — no menus, no firmware, nothing to configure. The alternatives above trade that simplicity for adjustable control.
See the full field in our best soldering stations & irons guide.