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SomeTechNoob
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SomeTechNoobI agree. This looks very much like it's just another Hakko 936 clone. I agree, if it's significantly better quality, or if it came with a significant warranty, it could be worth it. Otherwise, buying a different 936 clone for much less money is a better decision. All of them are still quite good units, despite being clones of a pretty old design. Reliability could be questionable. I did have one of these units fail on me--but replacing it was no big deal, as they are cheap and good.
That said, I recently upgraded from one of these clones to a new Hakko FX-888D (Hakko's replacement for the venerable 936, and it's MILES better. If you're willing to spend $90-$100, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The feel of the iron, the finish of the device--the thing just oozes quality. Plus, it'll last you pretty much forever.
That said, I recently upgraded from one of these clones to a new Hakko FX-888D (Hakko's replacement for the venerable 936, and it's MILES better. If you're willing to spend $90-$100, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The feel of the iron, the finish of the device--the thing just oozes quality. Plus, it'll last you pretty much forever.
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Hopefully the internals on this unit is better, although without any internal images that would be hard to determine. My YiHua has been going strong for a few years now after replacing one handle for a few bucks.