Do you want a nice soldering iron or a basic entry level iron? A nice iron generally has better temperature regulation, temperature range adjustment, more comfortable to hold and can have changeable tips. A basic iron can sometimes change tips, almost always has no adjustable temperature range adjustment and some of them get warm to hold onto.
A Hakko FX888B is s very nice soldering station. It will do everything you need and more. Most likely will last for many years. It comes with a sponge so you don't need to buy one extra.
It's nice to buy maybe about 5 feet or 2m of some solder wick too. It is very handy to have around in case you need to remove solder.
Having isopropyl alcohol on hand for cleanup is good too with some cue tips. 70% purity isopropyl is good enough the 100% stuff is very flammable and dangerous.
A Hakko FX888B is s very nice soldering station. It will do everything you need and more. Most likely will last for many years. It comes with a sponge so you don't need to buy one extra.
FX-888D Digital Soldering Station
STATION,SDRG,DIGITAL,ESD,FX-8801,FX-888D Hakko’s FX-888D is the updated, digital version of the popular FX-888 and includes several new features-easy to set-up and operate, new password protection, 5 preset temperature storage, and compact design takes up less workbench space. Note: Station...
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