Comparing Hakko FX-601 and Weller 8200
Customers like Hakko FX-601 noticeably more
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Weller 8200
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Hakko FX-601, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Weller 8200.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling soldering gun receives a consumer score of 8.6 (great). Both Hakko FX-601 and Weller 8200 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Hakko FX-601 |
10.0 Amazing
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Weller 8200 |
8.6 Great
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Median best-selling Soldering Gun |
8.6 Great
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Hakko FX-601 is more popular than Weller 8200
It's fairly safe to say that Hakko FX-601 is a more popular soldering gun than Weller 8200, based on its 800+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Hakko FX-601 and Weller 8200 | ||||
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![]() | Hakko FX601-02 | $74 |
10.0 Amazing
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![]() | Weller 8200PKS | $100 |
8.6 Great
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![]() | Hakko FX-601 | $74 |
10.0 Amazing
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![]() | Weller PSI100K | $122 |
9.1 Great
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Hakko FX-601 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling soldering guns and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Hakko FX601-02 .
Hakko FX-601 is $21.37 more expensive than an average soldering gun ($52.61).
Weller 8200 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling soldering guns and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Weller 8200PKS or Weller PSI100K .
Weller 8200 is $47.38 more expensive than the average soldering gun ($52.61).