The best soldering tips, compared.
Top pick: Gosknor joystick tip kit Best value: KTPCN 14-piece 900M tip set – Best-value score at 78: KTPCN 14-piece 900M set, £7.99, 4.4 from 159 reviews, with a stated shape mix. Ryobi hole miss and a 14-versus-10 bullet conflict. Updated October 2026.
Soldering tips are the metal ends that carry heat and solder into the joint. The wrong series or the wrong shape wastes time and can damage pads. The rest are packs for 936-class stations, or joystick heads for console stick modules. Brass wool, tip tinner and sponges are not tips, so they are not in this table. Match the tip to the handpiece nut and the heater before you order. A tip that threads on but runs cold is still the wrong part. Shape then decides the joint: a chisel for general electronics, a fine cone for small pads, a joystick profile only for controller sticks. The [soldering tips buying guide](/hub/soldering-and-welding/soldering-tips/sub/soldering-tips-buying-guide) sets that order out. UK shoppers on amazon.co.uk mostly buy one of two things: a genuine tip for an or class iron, or a low-cost pack, and similar 936-class stations. It does not compare brass wool, tip tinner, sponges or desolder kits.
Soldering tips are the metal ends that carry heat and solder into the joint. The wrong series or the wrong shape wastes time and can damage pads.
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Which series does the iron take?
The Gosknor kit is £14.99 with 5.0 from a single amazon.co.uk review and no captured review text. The title is a joystick tip kit with C245 and 936 adapters, and the shape cell correctly says a joystick profile. One bullet then says the box contains a C245 soldering iron, a 936 soldering station, an adapter and a storage box, which is a different product from a tip kit. The compatibility line names Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One except early Xbox 360 models, and Elite controllers, and it states the product is not endorsed by Xbox. Listed weight is about 60 g, model 1107709, which has also been pasted into the pack-size cell. Until you read the live gallery, do not assume a complete station is in the parcel. One rating cannot carry a comparison score. It is a console-bench accessory for someone who already knows which adapter the iron takes.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A console repair bench that already uses a C245 or 936 iron and can confirm the box contents
Less suitable: A first electronics kit, or anyone reading the bullet as a complete soldering station
Specifications
Common questions
Which adapters does the Gosknor title name?
The title is a joystick tip kit with C245 and 936 adapters. One bullet then says the box contains a C245 soldering iron, a 936 soldering station, an adapter and a storage box. Read the live gallery before you assume a complete station is in the parcel.
What shape is listed?
The shape cell says a joystick profile for console stick modules. The pack-size cell shows the model number 1107709, not a piece count. Listed weight is about 60 g. The shelf price is £14.99.
How many reviews does the Gosknor kit have?
amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from one review, and this extract has no review text. A single 5.0 is capped on this page. One rating cannot show how the face holds up.
The Hakko T18-D32 is a single chisel tip, listed at 3.2 mm by 0.5 mm by 14.5 mm, for Hakko FX-888 series irons and the FX-600. On amazon.co.uk it is £6.08 with 4.7 from 582 reviews, and the brand plus model HAKT18D32P match a Hakko part listed as made in Japan. Reviewers often say it lasts and wets more reliably than the conical or needle tip supplied with the iron, and several bought it as a spare for a Hakko station. A January 2025 review reports corrosion after dry storage, so a tinned tip still needs a dry place. The 3.2 mm face suits general joints and is wide for fine-pitch pads. It is the top pick in this set when the handpiece takes T18 tips. A 900M barrel or a T12 cartridge is a different series.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A Hakko FX-888 or FX-600 owner who wants one general 3.2 mm chisel
Less suitable: 936-class 900M stations, fine-pitch-only work, and cartridge irons
Specifications
Common questions
Which tip series does the Hakko listing claim?
The listing is a Hakko T18 tip, model HAKT18D32P, for FX-888 series irons and the FX-600. Confirm the handpiece on the live amazon.co.uk page. A 900M nut or a T12 cartridge is a different series.
What shape and pack size are stated?
One chisel, listed at 3.2 mm by 0.5 mm by 14.5 mm. It is a single tip, so a fine profile is a second purchase. The 3.2 mm face is wide for dense SMD pads.
Is this a tip cleaner or a replacement tip?
It is a replacement soldering tip. Tip cleaner kits and brass wool belong in cleaning categories, not in this row.
This Saipor pack is ten 900M-T-B conical tips at £6.99, with 4.6 from 43 amazon.co.uk reviews. Bullets state a 6.5 mm outer diameter and a 4 mm inner diameter, and they name 936, 937, 938, 969, 8586 and 852D stations. One reviewer found a 4 mm drill a snug fit inside the bore, which means the hole was larger than the stated 4 mm, so the sleeve can sit loose on some heaters. Another describes a conical profile about 1.2 mm at the point. The listing claims a nickel plate and at least 50,000 joints; that number is the seller’s wording, not a test recorded here. Praise in the captured notes is about fit and price, and there is little direct criticism. Forty-three reviews still leave plating life unproven, and the tips are 900M, not T18.
Pros
Cons
Best for: 900M station owners who want a small conical spare and can check the sleeve on the heater
Less suitable: T18 handpieces, and joints that need a wide chisel for heat
Specifications
Common questions
Which tip series does this Saipor pack claim?
The bullets describe 900M-T-B tips for 936, 937, 938, 969, 8586 and 852D stations. They are not T18 tips for an FX-8801 handpiece. Check the sleeve on your heater before you rely on the stated 4 mm bore.
What shape and pack size are stated?
Ten conical 900M-T-B tips. Bullets state a 6.5 mm outer diameter and a 4 mm inner diameter. One reviewer found the bore larger than 4 mm. A captured note describes about 1.2 mm at the point.
Is the 50,000-joint line a test result?
No. The listing claims a nickel plate and at least 50,000 joints. That figure is the seller’s wording. Forty-three reviews do not measure plating life on lead-free solder.
Hanglife’s 12-piece 900M set is £11.99 and shows 4.4 from 708 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest count in this comparison. The English bullets list conical I, B and IS, knife SK and K, bevels 2C, 3C and 4C, and chisels from 0.8D to 2.4D, for 936, 937, 907 and similar stations. Reviewers mention fit on a Milwaukee M12 iron and a Bluemars 65 W station, and one buyer used the knife tip most. The same file records tips that do not fit a Yihua station or a Yihua 9390+ III, and a set that does not fit a Hakko FX-601. One buyer says the tin coating eroded quickly at 400°C. Another received 8 pieces in a box sold as 12. The comparison cell says Hakko; the brand is Hanglife Group, model HLSI-SET-001. Read the compatibility line against the nut you own.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A confirmed 900M or 936-class iron where you want several shapes and will check the sleeve diameter
Less suitable: Hakko FX-601, Yihua models already reported as a miss, and T18-only handpieces
Specifications
Common questions
Which tip series does the Hanglife listing claim?
The bullets describe a 900M set for 936, 937, 907 and similar stations. The brand is Hanglife Group, model HLSI-SET-001. A comparison cell that says Hakko does not match that brand. Captured notes include misses on some Yihua stations and a Hakko FX-601.
What shapes are in the 12-piece set?
English bullets list conical I, B and IS, knife SK and K, bevels 2C, 3C and 4C, and chisels from 0.8D to 2.4D. One buyer received 8 pieces from a box sold as 12. The shelf price is £11.99.
Is this a tip cleaner or a replacement tip?
It is a pack of replacement soldering tips. Tip cleaner kits and brass wool belong in cleaning categories, not in this row.
The KTPCN 14-piece 900M set is £7.99, about 57p a tip if you use all 14, with 4.4 from 159 amazon.co.uk reviews. The English bullets list cones I, B and SI, a knife K, bevels from 1C to 5C, and chisels from 0.8D to 3.2D, for 936, 937, 907 and similar stations, including Yihua and Atten in the brand list. Reviewers mention a Katsu 825 iron, circuit-board work, and a useful spread of shapes for leaded solder. One buyer says the Ryobi claim fails because the hole does not match. A Yihua note sits in the critical set, though the captured sentence does not spell the fault out. A Spanish bullet on the same listing says the pack brings 10 types while the English bullet says 14, so count the tips when the packet arrives. It is the best value here for a 900M station. The comparison cell that says Hakko is a station keyword; the brand is KTPCN.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Owners of a 936-class station such as a Katsu 825 who want a mixed spare set at £7.99
Less suitable: Ryobi irons with a different bore, and Hakko FX-8801 handpieces that need T18
Specifications
Common questions
Which tip series does the KTPCN listing claim?
The listing is a 900M-style set for 936, 937, 907 and similar stations. The brand is KTPCN, model PA-014-006. A comparison cell that says Hakko is a station keyword, not the manufacturer. It is not a T18 tip.
What shapes and pack size are stated?
English bullets list cones I, B and SI, a knife K, bevels from 1C to 5C, and chisels from 0.8D to 3.2D, in a 14-piece pack. A Spanish bullet says 10 types. Count the tips when the packet arrives.
Is this a tip cleaner or a replacement tip?
It is a pack of replacement soldering tips. Tip cleaner kits and brass wool belong in cleaning categories, not in this row.
The SOOZR listing at £12.99 is a joystick desoldering head with a 936-style adapter, not a general chisel, even though the comparison table calls the shape a chisel. Bullets give an adapter about 32 mm long and 6.4 mm in diameter with a 3.5 mm thread, and a copper head about 23 by 19 by 10 mm, for PlayStation, Xbox and Switch stick modules when the pad layout matches. Four amazon.co.uk reviews average 4.4. One buyer used it on a PS5 controller. Another says it works but does not last, and that the large head asks more of the iron. The model number 05319 has been copied into the pack-size cell, so that cell is not a count of tips. Four reviews cannot show how many modules you will finish before the face is spent. Ordinary PCB joints do not need this profile.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 936-style iron used for controller stick modules, after you match the adapter
Less suitable: General through-hole or SMD work, and irons that are not 936-style
Specifications
Common questions
Is the SOOZR tip a chisel?
No. The title and bullets describe a joystick head with a 936-style adapter for PlayStation, Xbox and Switch stick modules. A comparison cell that says chisel does not match those bullets. Ordinary PCB joints do not need this profile.
What size is the adapter?
Bullets give an adapter about 32 mm long and 6.4 mm in diameter with a 3.5 mm thread, and a copper head about 23 by 19 by 10 mm. The model number 05319 is not a pack count. The shelf price is £12.99.
What do the four reviews say?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from four reviews. One buyer used it on a PS5 controller. Another says it works but does not last, and that the large head asks more of the iron. Four reviews cannot show how many modules the face will finish.
The Saipor ten-piece listing is a 900M-T-I pack at £6.99, with 4.3 from 56 amazon.co.uk reviews. The bullets describe a needle point for tight spaces and solder bridges, a 6.5 mm outer diameter and a 4 mm inner diameter, for 936-class stations including Hakko 936, Atten, Quick and Yihua. The comparison table in this set labels the shape as a chisel, which does not match those bullets, so check the live page before you expect a flat face. One reviewer has used a single tip from the ten for very fine work. Another says the tips blackened almost immediately. A third is unsure how long they will last. You are buying 900M spares, not a Hakko T18 part, and 56 reviews are a modest sample beside the OEM chisel.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 936-class station owner who wants spare needle points and will check the bore
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a flat chisel, or a Hakko T18 iron
Specifications
Common questions
Which tip series does this Saipor needle pack claim?
The bullets describe 900M-T-I tips for 936-class stations, including Hakko 936, Atten, Quick and Yihua. They are not T18 tips. The brand is Saipor. Origin is not stated in this extract.
Is the shape a chisel or a needle?
The bullets describe a needle point, a 6.5 mm outer diameter and a 4 mm inner diameter, in a pack of ten. A comparison cell in this set says chisel. That cell does not match the bullets. Check the live page before you expect a flat face.
What do the captured reviews say?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 56 reviews. One reviewer used a tip for very fine work. Another says the tips blackened almost immediately. A third is unsure how long they will last.
The HANZMQIYJJ 12-piece set is the lowest price here at £4.78 and the thinnest evidence: 3.5 from two amazon.co.uk reviews, with no praise or complaint text in the captured reviews. The bullets list conical B and I, knife K, chisels from 0.8D to 3.2D, and bevels from 1C to 4C, plus a 6.0 mm outer and 4.0 mm inner diameter. Origin is listed as China and the weight as 23 g, which is light for 12 metal tips, so weigh the packet if the count matters. The model field is simply 11. Two reviews cannot show whether that diameter fits your nut or whether the plating survives a lead-free session. The low price is not best value while the review file is empty. If the tips do not match the iron, that is a return question under ordinary UK consumer rules, not a reason to assume they fit every 900M station.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who already knows the 6.0 mm by 4.0 mm sleeve fits and accepts a thin review sample
Less suitable: Anyone choosing on stars, or a T18 Hakko handpiece
Specifications
Common questions
Which tip series does the HANZMQIYJJ listing claim?
The bullets describe a 900-series 900M set with a 6.0 mm outer and 4.0 mm inner diameter. Origin is listed as China. The model field is 11, which does not name a Hakko shape code. It is not a T18 tip.
What shapes are listed in the 12-piece set?
Bullets list conical B and I, knife K, chisels from 0.8D to 3.2D, and bevels from 1C to 4C. Listed weight is 23 g, which is light for 12 metal tips. The shelf price is £4.78.
Why is the lowest price not the best value?
amazon.co.uk shows 3.5 from two reviews, and this extract has no review text. A count under 25 cannot carry the Amazon block, and a low price with two reviews does not win the value block on this page.
Eight amazon.co.uk listings were scored for this page. Weights sum to 100. Shelf date 20 October 2026. Hakko UK T18 pages describe the OEM series. They are not a ranking of these ASINs. There was no lab test. A review count under 25 cannot carry the Amazon block. A single 5.0 is capped. A low price with two reviews does not win the value block.
Amazon line
40%Stars and review count on amazon.co.uk. A large count can outweigh a small gap in stars. A count under 25 cannot carry the block. A single 5.0 is capped.
Listing clarity
35%Named series, a shape that matches the bullets, a sleeve size, and a brand that matches the OEM line. Points come off when a comparison cell says Hakko or chisel and the brand or the bullets say otherwise.
Shelf value
25%The GBP figure on amazon.co.uk against tips you can actually use. A low price with two reviews does not win this block.
Work in this order: series, shape, then pack and price. The table is eight amazon.co.uk listings from October 2026. The notes below are the limits that apply before you treat a star line as a fit guarantee. There was no lab test of plating life.
A soldering tip is the consumable metal end that transfers heat and solder to the joint. The wrong series or the wrong shape wastes time and can lift a pad. UK shoppers on amazon.co.uk mostly buy one of two things: a genuine Hakko T18 tip for an FX-888D or FX-8801 class iron, or a low-cost 900M-style pack for Yihua, Atten, Quick and similar 936-class stations. This page compares eight listings. It does not compare brass wool, tip tinner, sponges or desolder kits.
T18, 900M, and T12 or T15 cartridges are different systems. A tip that almost threads on can still run cold or overheat. Match the series to the nut and the heater before you pay.
That destroys the plating. Listings in this set rarely document the iron plate. A blackened tip in a review is a wear note, not a reason to grind the face flat.
The HANZMQIYJJ set is £4.78 with 3.5 from two reviews and no captured review text. On this page a low price with two reviews does not win the value block. The KTPCN set has 159 reviews.
Series is the first filter. T18 fits current Hakko handpieces such as the FX-888 series and the FX-600 in the Hakko listing here. 900M fits the older 907/936 footprint used by many third-party stations. A joystick head is a console profile, not a daily chisel. Do not put a 900M tip on a T12 or T15 cartridge iron. Shape is the second filter. A D chisel carries heat for general joints. The Hakko face is 3.2 mm by 0.5 mm by 14.5 mm, which is wide for dense SMD. I and B cones suit fine pads.
A single OEM tip costs more per piece and removes the guess about brand. The Hakko T18-D32 is £6.08 with 4.7 from 582 reviews. Mixed sets look cheaper per tip. The KTPCN pack is 14 listed profiles at £7.99 with 4.4 from 159 reviews. The Hanglife pack is 12 listed profiles at £11.99 with 4.4 from 708 reviews, and one buyer received 8 pieces. You may only use two or three shapes from a 14-piece bag. Plating claims stay seller wording unless the manufacturer states them.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You own an FX-888 series iron or an FX-600 and want one general chisel. The Hakko T18-D32 is the top pick at about £6.08, with 4.7 from 582 reviews. The 3.2 mm face is wide for fine-pitch pads. A 900M pack will not fit this handpiece.
You have a 936-class station and want several spare profiles. The KTPCN 14-piece 900M set is the best value at about £7.99, with 4.4 from 159 reviews. One review says the hole misses a Ryobi iron. Count the tips, because one bullet says 14 and another says 10.
You already use a C245 or 936 iron for controller sticks. The Gosknor kit is about £14.99 and the title names C245 and 936 adapters. amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from one review, with no review text, and one bullet describes a whole station. Confirm the box before you treat it as a tip kit.
The top pick is the Hakko T18-D32, a 3.2 mm chisel at £6.08, with 4.7 from 582 reviews, for FX-888 series irons and the FX-600. One review reports rust after dry storage, and the face is wide for fine-pitch pads. The best value is the KTPCN 14-piece 900M set at £7.99, with 4.4 from 159 reviews, if the sleeve fits a 936-class station. A Ryobi hole miss and a 14-versus-10 bullet conflict keep it behind the Hakko single. A 5.0 from one Gosknor review does not outrank either file. The HANZMQIYJJ 12-piece set is £4.78 with 3.5 from two reviews and no captured review text, so the low price does not win the value block.
KTPCN 14-piece 900M tip set
Best-value score at 78: KTPCN 14-piece 900M set, £7.99, 4.4 from 159 reviews, with a stated shape mix. Ryobi hole miss and a 14-versus-10 bullet conflict.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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