Is the FX-888DX worth it over the FX-888D?

The DX keeps the same 65W iron and T18 tips but adds a dial-plus-digital interface and a parameter lock. If you dislike the older button-only controls, the DX is the easier station to live with.

Can I use it in the US?

This version is rated AC 230V 50/60Hz, so it needs a 230V outlet or a suitable step-up transformer. Do not plug it into a 120V outlet.

What tips fit the FX-888DX?

It uses the T18 tip series, and a shape-B tip is included. T18 tips come in many geometries, from fine conical to chisel, and are inexpensive and widely stocked.

You get the station, the 65W iron with a 1.2 m cord, a T18-B tip and a stand. Tips other than the B shape are sold separately.

Is 65W enough for lead-free solder?

Yes for most through-hole and light board work, since the station reaches 480°C. Large ground planes and thick wires may need a bigger thermal mass tip or a higher-power station.

The best new price was $121.47 at The Home Depot as of November 3, 2026, with 8 stores pricing it new. Hakko stations tend to dip during holiday and back-to-school sales.

Where is the Hakko FX-888DX cheapest?

At The Home Depot, for $121.47, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Hakko FX-888DX?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Hakko FX-888DX?

9 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, The Home Depot, Amazon, ItGresa Consulting Group, iFixit.

Hakko FX-888DX

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Our take on the Hakko FX-888DX

The Hakko FX-888DX is a digital soldering station with a 65W iron, a ceramic heating element and a temperature range of 50 to 480°C, held to ±1°C at idle. It updates the long-running FX-888D with a dial-plus-digital-display interface and a parameter lock that stops accidental calibration changes. The station is compact at 100 × 120 × 125 mm and 1.2 kg, and it ships with a T18-B tip and a stand. At $121.47 at The Home Depot as of November 3, 2026, it sits near the low end of its recent range, with 8 stores pricing it new.