Review · soldering station
Hakko FX888D
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Last verified 9 August 2026
Price
~£100–120
Power
70W
Temp range
200–480°C
Brand
Hakko
The FX888D is the station most professional electronics technicians in the UK and US learn to solder on — a 70W digital station with a long track record and a huge tip/part ecosystem.
Strengths
- Industry-standard reliability with decades of parts and tip availability
- 70W digital control, well suited to sustained daily use
- Widely used in training and repair environments, so support content is easy to find
Trade-offs
- Priced roughly 2–3× the equivalent YIHUA digital stations for similar core specs
- No hot-air option on the base FX888D — rework needs a separate unit
Verdict
Worth the premium if you want the same station a professional repair bench would use, or already work in Hakko's tip ecosystem. For hobby use, a YIHUA digital station covers the same core spec for meaningfully less.
Hakko FX888D temperature range explained
The Hakko FX888D temperature range lets the user choose a setting for the solder and joint, rather than use one fixed temperature. The listed 200–480°C range covers common electronics working settings. Leaded solder often uses tip settings around 300 to 350°C. Lead-free solder often needs around 330 to 380°C.
Use the solder supplier's guidance as a starting point, then check how the joint forms. A clean, tinned tip and suitable contact area help heat transfer. Turning the setting up cannot fully correct poor contact. The 70W rating describes available heating power, while the temperature setting describes the target heat level. Those figures answer different questions about the station.
Hakko FX888D price in the UK
The Hakko FX888D has a typical UK street price of ~£100–120, rather than a recorded offer from a named stockist. The specifications this site has verified do not give current stock status. Check the individual seller's price and exact model description before buying.
Confirm the supplied version, package contents and replacement tip compatibility with the seller. The specifications this site has verified do not explain variant suffixes or provide replacement part numbers. A closely matching product name does not establish that every listing contains the same items. If comparing with a YIHUA station, compare the complete offers as well as the wattage and temperature figures.
Hakko FX888D FAQ
Q.What is the Hakko FX888D price in the UK?
The Hakko FX888D has a typical UK street price of ~£100–120. Check current retailer pricing and availability.
Q.How many watts is the Hakko FX888D?
The Hakko FX888D is listed at 70W. The listed temperature range is 200–480°C.
Q.Is the Hakko FX888D a digital soldering station?
Yes, the Hakko FX888D is listed as a digital soldering station. The station has a separate control base.
See how the Hakko FX888D compares to the rest of the field in our full soldering station comparison.