Review · soldering iron
Pinecil V2
Last verified 2026-08-09
Price
~£25–35
Power
up to 65W (USB-C PD)
Temp range
adjustable, digital
Brand
Pine64
The Pinecil V2 is an open-source, USB-C PD powered smart iron from Pine64 — widely regarded as the best-value digitally controlled iron on the market.
Strengths
- +Runs from any USB-C PD charger or power bank — no dedicated PSU required
- +Open-source firmware with active community development
- +Digital temperature control and fast heat-up in a genuinely low price bracket
Trade-offs
- –Needs a separately bought USB-C PD charger capable of enough wattage to hit full power
- –Smaller grip than a traditional pencil iron — some users need to adjust technique
Verdict
The best-value digitally controlled iron available right now — if you already own a decent USB-C PD charger, there's very little reason to spend more for equivalent control.
See how the Pinecil V2 compares to the rest of the field in our full soldering iron comparison.