Best Portable Soldering Iron TS80 vs. TS100

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The TS100 is the best portable soldering iron, period. So why even bother looking at the new TS80? Could it be even better? And is it even possible to get decent soldering performance out of a 17 watt USB supply? That's what we're going to find out.
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@adamkelly6264 5 лет назад

bought my TS100 via your affiliate link ages ago and it's an absolute gem. Thanks for another great vid, have passed it along to friends who need a portable iron.

@cavman7 5 лет назад

As usual, you convinced me that my life would not be complete without one. Just purchased the TS100, extra tip, and XT60 to DC5525 cable.

@ItsJustChase 3 года назад

Was not expecting to be entertained this much for a random review I stumbled upon online. You made it more interesting, very funny personality. Good review!

@RobertLeclercq 5 лет назад

Got to the mountain to fly today, realized an esc signal wire was broken, and right now I'm looking for a portable soldering iron!! @Joshua Bardwell you always have the perfect video!!!

@tehllama42 5 лет назад

The TS100 is legit. That said, my $7 garbage XT60 still works... just not anywhere near as nice.

@DjOddEssA 5 лет назад

Français/English (UK) Merci pour cette comparaison très complète et bien détaillée. J'avoue posséder ces deux fers à souder d'excellentes qualités, du coup ma bonne vieille station WELLER n'a pas servi depuis pratiquement un an ! Vous venez de gagner un nouvel abonné ;) Thank you for this very complete and detailed comparison. I confess to possess these two soldering irons of excellent qualities, so my good old WELLER station has not been used for almost a year! You have just won a new subscriber ;)

@wolfmancole1908 Год назад

Aircraft tech here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Definitely saved me a bunch of time.

@hateeternalmaver 5 лет назад

Definitely gonna get me one of those. So often I arrived at the spot and just some little wire was loose somewhere causing me to go home.

@hellohogo 5 лет назад

Jb, the only guy on RU-vid with xt60’s and lipos all around but no good usb power banks😂😂 Honestly, kind of why we love you.😊

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

I have USB power bank just not QC3.0 capable.

@hellohogo 5 лет назад

Joshua Bardwell I kid I kid!😂

@stickboyfpv4742 4 года назад

@@hellohogo hes always so serious... comes of as a DICK!

@Reecefpv 4 года назад

Thanks.fpr the advice looking for a portable for my quad in the field and I'm definitely getting the ts100.keep em coming

@ricardomardi 2 года назад

EXCELLENT REVIEW! All my questions answered in one concise super informative & very intelligent evaluation of two great tools. I'm going TS100 for now. All the very best from Buenos Aires.

@lordango 5 лет назад

Ordered the TS100 just now. Thanks for the comparison jb.

@tonysgonewild 4 года назад

Thx JB. Great review. I have the TS80 and it’s been great. I agree the ergonomics are different than my bench iron, but I personally prefer the smaller pencil-like TS80 over a larger iron when doing precision work.

@geoffreymartin2714 5 лет назад

just bought my ts100 and funnily enough it accepts my laptop's power supply for when I just want to solder without draining a battery. been very happy with this iron so far

@lightman500 5 лет назад

I bought TS-100 over a month ago based on your review...and its outstanding! I agree with your comments on ease of use with XT-60 batteries already in my flight kit. Tip change out is easy enough. TS-80 looks like a winner too. But, I'll stick with my TS-100.

@ulfrinn8783 4 года назад

If you remove the screw, the tips are still held in with retention, it's perfectly fine in this way. Also, without the screw in it, I place my index finger where the screw was and it's extremely ergonomic to use it in this way, plus you have so much control over it. Then, since I have the custom firmware on it, if I want to use the boost mode, it's only a short shift of the index finger to press that boost button.

@shelbyglazer3948 4 года назад

im so hooked on your channel. Thanks for the great content. iv'e learned so much

@VladTepes44 5 лет назад

The Ralim custom firmware does add some nice features to the TS100 like low voltage protection, auto sleep and temporary temperature boost. But the custom firmware for TS80 is already being worked on anyway.

@RAYGUNN1978 5 лет назад

And I can now afford to become a patreon so i'm now on your list as of 10 min ago. I over appreciate your knowledge and help. I wish I could contribute more but for now at least I can give something. Thanks you sir!

@AndyRC 5 лет назад

I love my ts100 and I got it on sale when they were clearing them out. I also got the xt60 cable, 5 tips, clip on stand and the leather case and absolutely love it. I do like the USB feature of the ts80 though. This thing has improved my soldering skills 10 fold. Thanks for doing this Joshua. Oh and if someone bought the ts100 it is worth getting the software off github. I do agree the ergonomics on the ts100 could be better. I had purchased a good soldering iron with an adjustable LCD power supply and haven't even used it once since getting the ts100. So glad I took the plunge and spent the money. Cheers

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

The biggest thing about the github software for the TS100 to me is the ability to increase output to 450 C. And you can do custom splash screen :-)

@KrotowX 5 лет назад

Custom splash screen in soldering iron? And I thought that soldering iron is made for soldering...

@AndyRC 5 лет назад

I did not change the splash screen myself, however, it is a nice option if you like to customize your tools. A cell phone is to make calls but most of us change the screen saver so to me it's not a big deal. I respect your opinion but I do not feel it is a negative feature.

@killertoast96 5 лет назад

A tip for the tip of the ts100: You can just leave the screw out, so changing tips becomes as easy as with the ts80. Even without the screw it is kept securely in the iron

@audiogek 5 лет назад

Yep!

@MBrulla 5 лет назад

I've wondered this...just never brave enough to try it. Hot iron tips rolling around our dining room table doesn't sound like a good time.

@ken-kamm 5 лет назад

I do this too. Never did bother with the screw.

@KrotowX 5 лет назад

Even better when hot iron tip is rolling around someones lap.

@pleasecho2 5 лет назад

Problem with leaving the screw out is the tip turns which can be annoying. BTW the tip on the 80 turns because it has no such screw

@francisblair3223 4 года назад

Hi Joshua! Thanks so much for giving an honest, thorough, and entertaining review of what seems like a wonderful piece of tech. I'm probably gonna get one for myself, and I was thinking I might make a little padding by wrapping some bicycle inner tube around where it would be gripped. Do you think that would be a problem for any reason?

@JoshuaBardwell 4 года назад

That would be fine except you have to not cover up the screen or the buttons.

@naudhizb 5 лет назад

oxidation layer on tip may affect increase emissivity of surface of ts100. you'd better measure ts80 after real usage.

@km_pr 5 лет назад

I'm always here to get some useful information, but...this time, I hoped to get the words of "buy the TS80"...but...okay, I still do ALL THE WORK with my TS100. Thanks for saving money!

@ZenMountain 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I got my TS100 and it came without a grounding wire, which according to the instructions I must use. Is it safe to use it without a grounding wire attached?

@FightingMSA 2 месяца назад

Just received my TS80P today. Project AxisFlying 3.5" kit for the Avata starts in the morning.

@kimwooldridge501 5 лет назад

I'm just getting started, cuz of my boyfriends love of FPV Drones, I want to show him I can build too. Just need some equipment to get started. Wonderful teacher you are Joshua x

@tonytv 4 года назад

Learned a lot thanks. Can you post a link to a Lipo pack that will work for this? That’s the only think I’m a little confused about.

@wezcrutchfield 5 лет назад

Hi Josh, i just bought one, but i have a question, can this be powered from a car 12v plug in (cigerett lighter) and on the bench can this be powered from a dc volt charger ie old lap tap charger , would be interesting to know

@ASJC27 5 лет назад

FLIR measurements are not accurate unless the correct material emissivity is used. Even then it may only be ballpark (depending on emission profile of the material).

@dominiclallande 5 лет назад

He knows that. I imagine the emissivity of each tip is comparable.

@bartedwards2375 5 лет назад

it is hard to get an accurate temp on an uncoated metal. Metal in general has a very low emisivity and he is is seeing a reflective temp, probably his face. He is seeing a more accurate temp on the TS100 because it is dirty the TS80 is brand new and acts just like a mirror to an IR imager.

@ASJC27 5 лет назад

Dominc, the emissivity of the tips maybe comparable but who's to say that it is the emissivity that was defined for the FLIR? The default emissivity in most IR meters is 0.8, since it is suitable for many real world surfaces. Metals (unoxidized) have a very low emissivity (and high reflectivity) so for such surfaces the default temperature reading is way off. Bart, it is true that metals are hard to read at "normal" temperatures since the reflected IR overpowers the emitted IR, but at high temperatures it is not the case, especially if the metal is considerably hotter than its surroundings.

@dominiclallande 5 лет назад

@@ASJC27 Soon after I commented I saw that he was looking for an absolute temperature. You're right, he needs the correct emissivity for that. Any value is fine for temperature differences between two things of same material

@bartedwards2375 5 лет назад

ASJC27 I don’t agree. Emisivity does not change with temp. Can you please provide an article that substantiates your claim?

@locrien8888 3 года назад

Patron from the future here: Check out the Pinecil soldering iron. 25 bucks and essentially the same as a ts100.

@jaydeeppatel514 4 года назад

Alrite I believed you after hearing you @ 12:07 I decided to order TS-80... Thank you so much

@ananthannarayanan1742 4 года назад

Hi joshua,can you advice on the tips for TS100 if my soldering is for THT or SMD soldering projects.

@bombetdavid 5 лет назад

Im learning a lot from you. Thank you. 🙏

@MERCURYMAD 3 года назад

Could you use a USB step-down to USB C plug and still plug it into a Lipo pack? I still have oodles of the step down chips from only needing one for a project.

@MFG485 5 лет назад

I have mophie 3xl powerstation which can supply up to 20V and 45W power on usb-c port, but it couldn't power up the TS80, since it's not QC3 compatible, it's using USB-C PD (power delivery). Is it possible to power up TS80 with USB-C PD chargers and powerbanks?

@doYYY-gq1ox Год назад

Am new to Lipo. can you recommend an appropriate size battery and charger? am aware of lipo charging dangers.

@arctess00 3 года назад

Can the TS100 be programmed for temps as low as 130 deg F? I'm looking for a low temp tool for lost wax casting.

@BigAlFPV17 5 лет назад

I'd choose the TS 100 for my preference. Excellent review Joshua!!

@TrustyShade 4 года назад

Hello! I got the TS80. It comes with a grounding wire.... Never used a grounding wire for a solder iron. Should I be concerned about useing it?

@jlehm 3 года назад

can you use it with the usb cable plugged into a wall outlet?

@TheMixmastamike1000 5 лет назад

ts 100 can use hakko tips and with a 3d printed adapter use the hakko grips

@tehllama42 5 лет назад

This should be the top comment. Have links to those setups?

@ken-kamm 5 лет назад

I’d like to know how to do this.

@mixching 5 лет назад

kenkamm me 2

@scientist100 4 года назад

I was thinking of a 3D design when I get my TS100 but I wasn't sure if there were any people already doing this.

@arevut 4 года назад

Thanx for the method of fixing wires for soldering!

@mojokeeper8603 5 лет назад

I’m ordering one today,was so cool

@Fee.1 Год назад

3 years later what’s the best portable usb ts80 style unit? Does the pine needle take ts100 style tips or ts80 style tips

@saturdayfpv6628 4 года назад

Does the TS100 measure voltage from your LiPo and stop when it goes below a certain amount? (PS: I have one and I use it on my work bench all the time with a plug in power supply for EVERYTHING, It's awesome! I got rid of all my other soldering irons)

@dimitarnaydenov90 Год назад

Hi Thank you for your videos! I am a total beginner into fpv and soldering too. I will buy ts100 for my maine and portable soldering iron. I want to know which tips would you recommend me to buy? 10x

@JoshuaBardwell Год назад

I like the d24 chisel tip for general use.

@ecotts 2 года назад

Can I ask what volt and amp battery you use for your ts100?

@NM-ib7ql 4 года назад

I work with PA audio equipment and I am also a musician so sometimes eg. cables break and no spares are available etc. In audio world 12V PSUs are not common and that is why I did not consider TS100. However, after discovering TS80 that is a whole another story. Me or my band mates or colleagues in PA audio company will always have either USB-C power bank or QC 3.0 power adapter with them so in my business TS80 is a clear winner. This channel focuses on RC drones etc. where 12V is a standard voltage so TS100 is winner for that use, however it is not the case for everybody as I explained for my case.

@drkastenbrot 4 года назад

The standard voltage for the TS100 is 24V, at 12V it will be much weaker.

@deniedaccess4544 5 лет назад

Recently picked up a ts100 over the 80 as a good portable. Don’t use my big iron anymore though there are issues with it restarting because of cable I believe not being tight enough I guess.

@dustin860 3 года назад

Really hope you've gotten some sort of fume extractor since this.

@Dinco422 2 года назад

I made a 4.8watts portable iron... works like a charm! And it only costed me the price of a regular pen.

@Fee.1 3 года назад

Do you make the battery checker? Or you design it ?

@michaelyoung2685 3 года назад

Where can you buy the cable to connect the TS100 to a battery?

@hippychip1159 5 лет назад

Love the tip innovation on the 80...but since I already have the 100 I'll stick that. USB c ..! Nice, future proof? I think so.

@m.camacho8925 4 года назад

How about powering the ts80 out of a noco power bank? You know one of those to jumpstart your car... they do have USB connections... the gb70 is 12v 2000A power bank... would that work?

@VGMoose 4 года назад

Very informative, thank you very much!

@georgekramer2743 5 лет назад

Thanks for your review. I think I will go with the TS100. For soldering mechanical keyboard switches and "stuff like that" which tip would you recommend? The B2 or the BC2?

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

For fine work definitely the B2.

@urodinofpv3313 5 лет назад

JB: what is the blue playdough looking stuff you used to hold the wire? Do you have a link for that?

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

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@name273 5 лет назад

This is wath i waiting for Joshua! A nice to have!

@alchemicalanarchist 5 лет назад

AOKoda sells a QC3.0 adapter you can plug into a Lipo and power the Iron via the included USB cable. With the TS100 you have to make or buy a Silicone XT 60 cable anyway. Also you can use a QC3.0 cigarette adapter and power the Iron from your car battery. The ergonomics on the TS80 are nice because the tip is shorter. It feels more like you are holding a pen.

@c4pt1n54no 5 лет назад

But you dont have to pay Qualcomm royalties when you make an XT60 or 5.5mm barrel plug. You also don't need electronics that "authenticate" the device to receive power either. give it voltage, and it will chooch.

@Alluvian567 5 лет назад

Yeah, I was really confused when he was using the logic that the TS100 simply plugged into any quad lipo when I have never seen it for sale with that connector. I don't know where he got his connector, but I assume he made it. He could have just as easily made an XT60 to usb C connector the same way, right? I may be missing some nuance.

@yurkshirelad 3 года назад

What is the official brand of the TS80 and TS100? There seem to be copies on Amazon and eBay.

@jonpacheco7581 5 лет назад

Love your videos!👍🏽🤙🏽😃

@JerryCalverley 5 лет назад

I learned to solder using the ts100. I use it often and keep it with me at all times. I have no reason to change. The tsat does look like it has a better ergonomic feel though.

@vstags 4 года назад

I recently bought a TNA pinball machine and need to do some soldering. Are either of these recommended for this application? Thanks

@JoshuaBardwell 4 года назад

Yes for sure.

@fluoxethine 4 года назад

I had to use custom firmware on TS80 to get QC working on some power supply. I also gained ability to use it on 5V

@KrotowX 5 лет назад

I like more powerful TS100 more due to possibility to solder both small SMD components and large capacitor pins and AWG12 power pads. Plus ability to power from 4S/6S LiPo battery in field which is awesome to fix crashed quads in field. So I bought full TS100 kit with tips and power supply as my Christmas present. Yep, my relatives can't guess I wish to get a thing like that nor where to get it :D

@DarkOman 5 лет назад

lets wait for the Christmas whole sales %)

@maxj.2066 5 лет назад

Hi there. Does your BetteryGO BG-8S make some weird sounds in USB power mode? I have purchased same but it makes some noise in USB power mode.

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

Yes mine does. It's the inductor in the voltage regulator.

@maxj.2066 5 лет назад

@@JoshuaBardwell Mine also. Thank you for your response, sir.

@RAYGUNN1978 5 лет назад

Awesome..I just bought the 100.. and jb balance board..

@_JustBeingCasual 4 года назад

there is a new 2020 version; can you do a review of it? TS80P Bigger holder and more power!

@diyshoptools9157 5 лет назад

My TS100 came with the BC1 tip, which has always been my favorite tip with any iron. Thick enough to hold great amounts of heat, but has a sharp enough edge should I need precision. I hate those super fine point tips most irons include

@scientist100 4 года назад

This was an option for me and I choose the one that is flat a little on one side; TS-BC2 they call it. I only saw one with the conical shape and another conical but with a very sharp point. No other options but I will see on changing to the one that is smashed on both sides, I don't know what they call it.

@clementthoo 4 года назад

Hey Joshua, please do a review on the new TS80P

@cheeseheadfpv9542 5 лет назад

I love my TS100 never had a problem with it.

@benjaminowen6181 3 года назад

Everything I have was built with the ts100. It's perfect for me!

@jpsalis 4 года назад

I'm probably going to get a TS80, seems like it fits my use case, I can use it at home as my main iron with the included power adapter, but I can also use my ISDT checker on the field to solder when needed. Plus I like to work on surface-mount components so being able to change tips fast is nice.

@michaelreagan2028 5 лет назад

I recently bought the TS100. Price was the only deciding factor.

@dougasmastersjackben7881 3 года назад

I brought one from banggood and I like it heats well with 4 cell battery

@Leo99929 2 года назад

IR cameras have a material emissisivity setting you need to change to get it to read right on metals. They're set up for accurate readings on skin, plastic, and water, pretty much. That's likely why it read wrong.

@jonyovanno4145 5 лет назад

What do they call that holding putty? I’ve been trying to find some.

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list-tools/#helping-hands

@thomasmussmann8321 5 лет назад

Do they have a internal power supply to where they dont have to stay plugged in to work

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

No they don't.

@colomblanco 8 месяцев назад

I'm seeing different brands UY CHAN and YKEY. What's the difference?

@tomkenney5365 4 года назад

I love my TS100. I bought the full set with 9 tips, which was definitely overkill, but the case is nice and the little ceramic stand is actually a small piece of quality. I put the Ralim firmware update on, and made a new silicone power cord, coming out of a 20v supply. It almost feels cordless and has basically replaced my Aoyue 968 A+. I haven't seen a TS80 first hand, but this and other videos all say the same. Match the features to how you want to use it and go for it.

@lal12 4 года назад

I bought a TS80 lately, and while I never soldered with a battery powered soldering iron, I really love the TS80 and in my oppinion it works better or just as well as any soldering station I ever used. However depending on the soldering job the size and form can really be a disadvantage so I am thinking about building some kind of grip extender. Also I bought a longer Type C Cable.

@juststeve5542 5 лет назад

2:25 - Just leave the tip screw out of the TS100 then! There you go, it now pulls out just like the TS80! Apart from LiPo packs, the TS100 is very happy on laptop power supplies, and on typical 19v laptop power supply, it rocks.

@gbraadnl 5 лет назад

I power it using my Lenovo 20V powerbrick, and even can use a USB-PD 20V or USB-QC 12V adapter to make it work. This is not possible with the TS80 unless additional USB converters (from 20V to USB-QC is added... I have several, but unnecessary bulk to take), and it does not work well with even brand-name USB-QC3 powerbanks, like Lenovo PB-001, etc. TS100 wins in ease of use.

@KrotowX 5 лет назад

Joshua now confirmed that I'm stupid. Agree, we sometimes do tiny whoop races at my flat in winter :)

@Nathanruby952 5 лет назад

Where can i get the plug for the st100 to power off my lipos?

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

www.getfpv.com/2-5mm-barrel-connector-to-xt60-2-feet.html

@AlexPalilonis 5 лет назад

I believe there's a higher wattage (24 watts) setting on the TS80 than what it ships with. EEVBlog did a great review. His thoughts were about the same, but ultimately he prefers the TS80 because it's usb.

@vhfgamer 2 года назад

EEVblog isn't a drone pilot with a metric ton of lipos laying around. So it would figure he would go with the ts80.

@in_novikov 5 лет назад

Ths for the video. I prefer ts100. Same perfomance for lower budget :)

@Raven187FPV 5 лет назад

Mmm, tsd24 chisel tip....$8 on Banggood at the mo. Sooo good. So so good.

@BuzZ. 5 лет назад

Will there be a TS60?

@genericfpv2464 3 года назад

You should do an update on this iron not only did they release a new version that support different standards but a software update enables 24 watts and 450c on the old ts80.

@thumpdaddy2000 4 года назад

@joshuabardwell The Ts100 has a left handed setting to flip the screen :D

@fozbstudios 3 года назад

what part of the iron gets hot? isn't it it just the tip? if so, wouldn't it be easy to improve the ergonomics with 3d printing?

@JoshuaBardwell 3 года назад

That is an option.

@haka8702 4 года назад

Thanks for the links, I couldn't find it because they have such a horrible description full of errors and TS100 is only seen on the picture. Hope you get your affil % :)

@dominiclallande 5 лет назад

So you can only power it via the power brick it came with at home or using a QQC 2.0 USB battery bank? That seems like a huge shortcoming compared to the TS100

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

You need a QC3.0 capable supply. You can spend $10 or so on an XT60-to-USB adapter that can power it. Personally the TS100 is the winner at $25 cheaper.

@JaaaaaaaC 4 года назад

i think the flir is off because the part of the tip youre trying to read is shiny. i have seen people using them when they needed to read shiny surfaces they put masking tape down so they would not have to read the reflective surface.

@Electheo 5 лет назад

So this is a good portable iron. Which DESK soldering iron would be on the same price/performance level as this one?

@JoshuaBardwell 5 лет назад

Mine is the Hakko 888d.

@camelCased Год назад

I currently have Velleman VTSS30 - bought for under 50 EUR, which has served me well. However, sometimes I felt a bit clumsy when soldering smaller circuits. Then I bought a cheap USB soldering pen. I did not have any expectations, considering it cost just 5 USD, but I was surprised to discover I enjoyed using it. It's so easy to grab it from a drawer, unlike the Velleman which has to be stored somewhere when I'm not using it. My hand coordination feels so much better with the USB pen. But sometimes it's too weak and I would like to replace it with something small and a bit more powerful. So I hoped something like Pinecil or TS100 would be great... alas, it has a longer and heavier tip, and tips are more expensive than for other soldering irons. Come on, manufacturers, please create a solid portable soldering pen with simple and short and cheap tips and an ergonomic handle.