Looking to buy a Hakko Soldering Iron but not sure what the difference is between the HAKKO FX-600 and FX-601?
Both the FX-600 and FX-601 are lightweight, temperature adjustable soldering irons, giving you a little flexibility in your soldering projects. However, the FX-601 has a higher thermal capacity and heat conductivity, giving you extra power for projects that need more heat.
The best part? Instead of having to get both, simply convert your FX-600 to a FX-601 (or vice versa) with the interchangable tip enclosure attachments!
| FX-600 | FX-601 | |
| Temperature Range | 200-500ºC | 240-540ºC |
| Tip Series | T18 | T19 |
| Tip Size | Smaller | Bigger |
| Thermal Capacity | Lower | Higher |
| Application | For general soldering e.g electronic components, IC, LED, PWB | For high powered soldering that requires larger amount of heat e.g. large connectors, chassis, transfers etc |
| Enclosure for conversion | B3720 to hold T19 tips | B3730 to hold T18 tips |
Soldering Irons and Stained Glass
Both FX-600 and FX-601 are widely used in the stained glass community due to its lightweight and ease of use. Both also comes with a wide series of tips (T18/T19) which allows the user to choose the tip best suited for their stained glass piece (eg. a smaller more precise tip may be required for an intricate piece).
However, most prefer using the FX-601 for its higher thermal capacity and overall bigger tips which means quicker melting of the solder and completing your projects faster.