Oh, I've just found it. You never promised us an orange multimeter garden. I couldn't remember where I've heard it since I had to catch up with almost 3 years of content in last two weeks. But I feel that was slightly unfair to older subscribers who watched this video almost a year ago.
@@KeepOnTesting Wow! Thank you. That's a great orange cheapo. I think it would definitely be in top 20 given that it was accurate, had okay continuity and got 5/5 for LED testing. For all my needs it will be great. Especially the temperature reading. I'll be happy to have it.
@@rinqucosta2422 Thank you, Rinqu Costa! It was a fun and interesting challenge. And the prize is great too. Darren is spoiling his subscribers. 😊 (Emojis don't work on my computer, so I have to steal them from other comments)
This didn't suck! It blew me away!... I've never considered having an extractor..I've just gone with the fume flow! However, in my advancing years maybe it's time to get some suction on the bench.. It could be exciting! 😀. The soldering iron in use here is an Antex, temperature control is by differently weighted changeable tips...Old school! never let me down, just hot off the mark performance! 👍 Great vid.
Indeed , it's amazing how effective the right Fume Extractor can be...definitely a must have right beside your Antex! I still miss my Antex, finally bit the bullet a few years back..absolutely great soldering iron which if I recall was made in England..😄👍
Thanks for the awesome review! Really love your detailed test, especially the PPM meter. At school we have the Hakko which work amazingly, but I'm glad the Kotto has similar performance too. Looks like I will be picking one up for home!
wow great review, I'm actually here to look at the review because the hakko fa 400 was recommended for a type of clay i was looking at using. and i have seen other cheaper smoke absorbers on the market. so this review was great. no soldiering iron as yet, BUT i would like to get into some crafty things like that down the track. just for hobbies and making cool things. Great review, thanks so much. thanks from - Australia.
What a great timing. I was looking for a fume extractor on 11.11 to replace my pretty useless 40mm usb fan. Didn't find anything in my price range except for some no name... I don't even know how to call it, it's just 493 (yeah, Hakko clone). And it costs from $23 up to $40+. Long story short, just skipped the sale this year. Both Hakko and Kotto look and suck good. I would personally prefer Kotto just because of the better pricing and portability. Are they both 19W? As always, great review. Mostly reviewers on UA-cam just show the extractor sucking the smoke in and you have to believe that it catches everything. Even the cheapest one will suck air, it's not enough. Thank you for more thorough approach. That's exactly what makes this channel stand out. As for soldering station I'm still using JCD-8898. It's not that bad for what it costs. I'm moving quite often, so it's important to be able to fit all the tools in one bag. The station is tiny and has both an iron and a hot air gun. I'm also curious how long will it work with all the potential overheating problems.
Appreciate the feedback..many thanks! Its surprising how well the KOTTO performed considering the price point..I originally thought Hakko would walk away as the winner ..what a pleasant surprise! JCD 8898 is a nice looking station.. I really like the wall mount option it offers 👌
Most useful solder fume extractor that I have watched. Would love to see a similar one comparing this Kotto to their version that has a hose & takes HEPA filters. (WAS concerned that the carbon-activated filter would be useless, before watching this video.)
Thanks for this video. I’m going to be soldering for the first time, a mechanical keyboard project and I saw the Hakko at my local microcenter but it was so expensive. Going to go with Kotto.
Thank you for the technical review I was comparing the noevsbig fume extratactor with the kotto. But now I thanks to you I,m going to let my father order the Kotto fume extractor 🙂 i love solder general electronics components & building fpv drons so much got to do it safer! 😉
I am using QUICK 715 2 in 1 SMD Rework & Soldering Station... The soldering iron takes 7-8 sec to reaching desire temperature... QUICK is one of most popular Chinese brand to mobile repairing personals of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh...
Darren thatKotto is cool im using as a beginner a a t12 soldering station from Quicko think its same as Ksger one but good value for money and the tips are really nice
yes, Kotto is the winner to me too. cheap but does the job like the big boys 😎. for the soldering iron/station, my favorite (and have) is Quicko T12-942. i love it because its flexibility in terms of power source. while on my bench i hook it to a 24v power supply, but when i need to solder off the bench, i can hook it to a 4S Lipo battery, just like a TS-100 does, but it's cheaper and has much more variety of iron tips selection. 😁
Thx for the update.. Interesting..Yes it's gone down in price on Amazon.com . Unfortunately on Amazon.ca (Canada) its $59 Kotto and $103 for the Hakko, still almost twice the price. Go figure.
Nice review! I guess there’s not much to a fume extractor other then the fan. I think Hakko sells more to the professional crowd and can get away with charging more money. I think both are good units but it’s nice to know you can get something that works well on the cheap. 👏🏻👍
Could I make a request for more tests on Cheap-O Oscilloscopes like the LIUMY LM2001, YEAPOOK ADS5012h, Hantek 2D72, KKmoon ET828, etc. I realize these types of scopes are limited. However, my use would be limited to mobile electronics such as Car Audio. The required bandwidth would only need to be 0 to 30 kHz.
Maybe a very stupid question, do these extractors also work with steam? I am thinking of a solution for my tiny kitchen with no kitchen hood, and I am not allowed to install anything. So I was thinking of something portable like these extractors
Not stupid at all...absolutely it should work. The carbon insert should work to clean the smell and neutralize any odors. If you do go ahead and incorporate this idea into your kitchen I'd love to see a picture. 😀👍 Netplicity1@gmail.com
Tomtop for the win-!! The TT is a much better value and performer - It appears the Hakko's brand name has more to do with its price than its performance.
KOTTO also has the all metal chassis which makes alot of sense considering how hot 🔥 those soldering tips get. Hands down the clear winner 🏆 despite the Hakko name.
According to suction speed, air quality rating and price Kotto is far better than Hakko to me.. I have been using Goot TQ-95 for last 3 years and it is still giving perfect performance without any problem... I like Goot product... But Machanic HK-937d is my favorite one as it is cheap and good in performance
@@KeepOnTesting Yeah, the ad people work hard at convincing us that if it costs more it must be Better. And plenty of folks fall for it every year - all because they are too busy (really!?) or too lazy to do a little research before they buy. Sigh.
@@halrhoads6194 I'm telling ya..seeing that Chinese fan in the Made in Japan Hakko..really made me shudder..what a crock. Assembled in Japan more like it..😉
Hi Darren, Just found your channel, Really enjoyed this comparison video, and thought you did a really thorough job. I'm a teacher trying to teach practical electronics to my students online during Covid-19 so doing loads of soldering at the moment. And I'm just in the market for one & need it badly.Looks like I missed your draw for the Kotto fume extractor - damn!! You haven't got a spare one by any chance for a new subscriber??!!!🙏😅 Keep up the good work Kind regards, James
Well as long as it does the job, in my world and in my wallet it's KOTTO all the way and that's all that matters to me as long as I'm happy and as long as my wallet is happy. 👍
@KeepOnTesting We use Hakko FA-430 fume extractor at work. I don't have one a fume extractor at home though, so I'm thinking about 3D printing a housing in the form of Kirby and just use a small PC fan and a small foam filter in its mouth. 😂 I work 6 days a week right now, so it'll have to wait a while.
This was very nice exhaustive and enjoyable review. The import price is as high as the price of the Kotto fume extractor cost for me in France. :( I will get another cheap one then. edit : there is no 220V version of this extractor that's why it isn't normally shipped to europe !
Kotto kills Hakko... Hakko is a well known Japanese brand but I'm really disappointed 😞 that they using cheap Chinese materials but taking from us high price....!😡
All of these small fume extractors are mostly bogus. You will definitely need a window open or an extraction tube to direct the air outside for them to work. That filter is way too coarse
I disagree completely.. both do an excellent job of removing airborne carcinogens from the air. The hobbyist would be hard pressed to find a safer solution that won't cost an arm and a leg.
@@KeepOnTesting I watched the video. Your method for measuring the air quality is wrong when you are measuring the ambient air for a few seconds and not the air directly blown out of the machine. Placing the Hako horizontally with the fan blowing upwards is evidence enough. It has a tiny coarse coal filter and that is it. It couldn't scrub 5% of those fumes within that time. What you need is a very fine, stacked coal filter, or beads. You are much better off soldering next to an open window instead of using this placebo junk.
Oh, I've just found it. You never promised us an orange multimeter garden. I couldn't remember where I've heard it since I had to catch up with almost 3 years of content in last two weeks. But I feel that was slightly unfair to older subscribers who watched this video almost a year ago.
WOHOOOOOOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ..You just won an Orange Multimeter ! ua-cam.com/video/vjiYQiHFAM8/v-deo.html
Please email: netplicity1@gmail.com with your shipping info!
@@KeepOnTesting Wow! Thank you. That's a great orange cheapo. I think it would definitely be in top 20 given that it was accurate, had okay continuity and got 5/5 for LED testing. For all my needs it will be great. Especially the temperature reading. I'll be happy to have it.
401 Error Code@ Congratulations 🎉....
@@rinqucosta2422 Thank you, Rinqu Costa! It was a fun and interesting challenge. And the prize is great too. Darren is spoiling his subscribers.
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(Emojis don't work on my computer, so I have to steal them from other comments)
Definitely I'll go with Katto.. What is my favorite soldering station? Yes, it is obviously Sugon T25😍
I was waiting for such a review... Fume extractor is really a must tool for the electric repair field
Definitely a must have if you're doing any amount of soldering..
Yes..
This didn't suck! It blew me away!... I've never considered having an extractor..I've just gone with the fume flow! However, in my advancing years maybe it's time to get some suction on the bench.. It could be exciting! 😀. The soldering iron in use here is an Antex, temperature control is by differently weighted changeable tips...Old school! never let me down, just hot off the mark performance! 👍 Great vid.
Indeed , it's amazing how effective the right Fume Extractor can be...definitely a must have right beside your Antex! I still miss my Antex, finally bit the bullet a few years back..absolutely great soldering iron which if I recall was made in England..😄👍
Thanks for the awesome review! Really love your detailed test, especially the PPM meter. At school we have the Hakko which work amazingly, but I'm glad the Kotto has similar performance too. Looks like I will be picking one up for home!
Thx Ronald. Yes the Kotto is surprisingly good ! Price is awesome too 👍
wow great review, I'm actually here to look at the review because the hakko fa 400 was recommended for a type of clay i was looking at using. and i have seen other cheaper smoke absorbers on the market. so this review was great.
no soldiering iron as yet, BUT i would like to get into some crafty things like that down the track. just for hobbies and making cool things. Great review, thanks so much.
thanks from - Australia.
Hello Julia! 👋 Glad the review helped. Glad my Aussie friends are watching 👀 😊
The KOTTO is terrific bang for the buck..it's still going strong too!!
What a great timing. I was looking for a fume extractor on 11.11 to replace my pretty useless 40mm usb fan. Didn't find anything in my price range except for some no name... I don't even know how to call it, it's just 493 (yeah, Hakko clone). And it costs from $23 up to $40+. Long story short, just skipped the sale this year.
Both Hakko and Kotto look and suck good. I would personally prefer Kotto just because of the better pricing and portability. Are they both 19W?
As always, great review. Mostly reviewers on UA-cam just show the extractor sucking the smoke in and you have to believe that it catches everything. Even the cheapest one will suck air, it's not enough. Thank you for more thorough approach. That's exactly what makes this channel stand out.
As for soldering station I'm still using JCD-8898. It's not that bad for what it costs. I'm moving quite often, so it's important to be able to fit all the tools in one bag. The station is tiny and has both an iron and a hot air gun. I'm also curious how long will it work with all the potential overheating problems.
Appreciate the feedback..many thanks!
Its surprising how well the KOTTO performed considering the price point..I originally thought Hakko would walk away as the winner ..what a pleasant surprise! JCD 8898 is a nice looking station.. I really like the wall mount option it offers 👌
Most useful solder fume extractor that I have watched. Would love to see a similar one comparing this Kotto to their version that has a hose & takes HEPA filters. (WAS concerned that the carbon-activated filter would be useless, before watching this video.)
Hopefully have that review out next month!
@@KeepOnTesting Doesn't look like any video, but do you have any impressions of the hosed KOTTO compared to this one?
Thanks for this video. I’m going to be soldering for the first time, a mechanical keyboard project and I saw the Hakko at my local microcenter but it was so expensive. Going to go with Kotto.
Great choice 👌 You won't be disappointed! The Kotto really does a superb job !
Thank you for the technical review I was comparing the noevsbig fume extratactor with the kotto. But now I thanks to you I,m going to let my father order the Kotto fume extractor 🙂 i love solder general electronics components & building fpv drons so much got to do it safer! 😉
Glad it helped! Keep building those drones! 👍
@@KeepOnTesting yes sir 😀
I have a Zeny 898D Solder/re-flow station. I've had it a couple of years now and it has served well.
Great comparison, very detailed. Thank you for this!
Glad it helped 👍
I am using QUICK 715 2 in 1 SMD Rework & Soldering Station... The soldering iron takes 7-8 sec to reaching desire temperature... QUICK is one of most popular Chinese brand to mobile repairing personals of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh...
Interesting...looks like a decent unit..Any idea why QUICK is so popular in Indian? I might try to get one for a review.
@Darren Walker, because this brand is Good in Quality but cheap in price
Some of my friends use ATTEN rework stations. It is better but price level is little bit high
You are goated best review! I'm sick of reviews based on experience! FFS give me the damn facts. Thanks Bro
Darren thatKotto is cool im using as a beginner a a t12 soldering station from Quicko think its same as Ksger one but good value for money and the tips are really nice
Thats a great unit..good assortment of tips as well...
yes, Kotto is the winner to me too. cheap but does the job like the big boys 😎.
for the soldering iron/station, my favorite (and have) is Quicko T12-942. i love it because its flexibility in terms of power source. while on my bench i hook it to a 24v power supply, but when i need to solder off the bench, i can hook it to a 4S Lipo battery, just like a TS-100 does, but it's cheaper and has much more variety of iron tips selection. 😁
Wow, that's versatility! Great station..
Thanks for this. Just an FYI for anyone else, as of January 2022 the Hakko is $73 and the KOTTO is $62 on Amazon. Not a huge price difference.
Thx for the update..
Interesting..Yes it's gone down in price on Amazon.com . Unfortunately on Amazon.ca (Canada) its $59 Kotto and $103 for the Hakko, still almost twice the price. Go figure.
@@KeepOnTesting holy crap!! I’m torn as to which one to get. I have a Hakko fx888d that I’m very happy with, so I’m tempted to go with them again.
Nice review! I guess there’s not much to a fume extractor other then the fan. I think Hakko sells more to the professional crowd and can get away with charging more money. I think both are good units but it’s nice to know you can get something that works well on the cheap. 👏🏻👍
Well said..you don't need to sell a kidney to get a great tool for the bench nowadays.. The KOTTO is really a superb value!
Hello. Do you think the Hakko (blue) fume extractor would be safe/good to use for jewelry soldering? Thanks. 😊
Honestly I would buy the KOTTO but the Hakko should be fine for your needs.
Do you have affiliate links for the Kotto and Hakko?
Could I make a request for more tests on Cheap-O Oscilloscopes like the LIUMY LM2001, YEAPOOK ADS5012h, Hantek 2D72, KKmoon ET828, etc. I realize these types of scopes are limited. However, my use would be limited to mobile electronics such as Car Audio. The required bandwidth would only need to be 0 to 30 kHz.
There's a couple coming up next month...stay tuned!
I do pyrography wood burning and I’ve got the noevsbig exstractor fan and it’s awsum
JBC CD-2BB soldering station is my favorite ❤️
Maybe a very stupid question, do these extractors also work with steam? I am thinking of a solution for my tiny kitchen with no kitchen hood, and I am not allowed to install anything. So I was thinking of something portable like these extractors
Not stupid at all...absolutely it should work. The carbon insert should work to clean the smell and neutralize any odors. If you do go ahead and incorporate this idea into your kitchen I'd love to see a picture. 😀👍
Netplicity1@gmail.com
$14 fan and a 3/8'' thick 16x50 MERV 7 Cut-To-Size sheet of Activated Carbon from amazon did the best for me.
Fabulous eeview! Great review, but the air pollutant test should have the meter behind both fans.
Thx Jonathan...I'll facilitate a change in the logistics to improve the readings!
I prefer the Kotto to partner with my Hakko Presto iron. Nice mixs of tool review. Keep on testing!
Presto looks pretty
Tomtop for the win-!! The TT is a much better value and performer - It appears the Hakko's brand name has more to do with its price than its performance.
KOTTO also has the all metal chassis which makes alot of sense considering how hot 🔥 those soldering tips get. Hands down the clear winner 🏆 despite the Hakko name.
According to suction speed, air quality rating and price Kotto is far better than Hakko to me..
I have been using Goot TQ-95 for last 3 years and it is still giving perfect performance without any problem... I like Goot product...
But Machanic HK-937d is my favorite one as it is cheap and good in performance
I have the same Goot..what a fantastic Iron...I do find the tips hard to source though.. That 937D is a classic.
I need one of these. I do like the kotto.
Its a great performer!
An interesting comparison of two mini-fume extractors. Thanks!
I was really surprised with the outcome..!
@@KeepOnTesting Yeah, the ad people work hard at convincing us that if it costs more it must be Better. And plenty of folks fall for it every year - all because they are too busy (really!?) or too lazy to do a little research before they buy. Sigh.
@@halrhoads6194 I'm telling ya..seeing that Chinese fan in the Made in Japan Hakko..really made me shudder..what a crock. Assembled in Japan more like it..😉
Hi Darren,
Just found your channel,
Really enjoyed this comparison video, and thought you did a really thorough job. I'm a teacher trying to teach practical electronics to my students online during Covid-19 so doing loads of soldering at the moment. And I'm just in the market for one & need it badly.Looks like I missed your draw for the Kotto fume extractor - damn!! You haven't got a spare one by any chance for a new subscriber??!!!🙏😅
Keep up the good work
Kind regards,
James
Sorry for the late reply James. Many thanks..
Well as long as it does the job, in my world and in my wallet it's KOTTO all the way and that's all that matters to me as long as I'm happy and as long as my wallet is happy. 👍
I'm rocking a Weller 1010 at work and at home.
That Weller is a 👍 great soldering station..always a trusted name.
@KeepOnTesting We use Hakko FA-430 fume extractor at work. I don't have one a fume extractor at home though, so I'm thinking about 3D printing a housing in the form of Kirby and just use a small PC fan and a small foam filter in its mouth. 😂
I work 6 days a week right now, so it'll have to wait a while.
@@urbanthrasher6129 That would work too ! In case your interested, this just came out from SainSmart...Awesome job and lights the bench nicely too 😀
@KeepOnTesting I didn't see a link, but I googled that name and see one with a light! Wow, that looks perfect!! That's going to the top of my list.
@@urbanthrasher6129Ahh sorry, ua-cam.com/video/XePwql6lWcw/v-deo.html
It's extremely well made too. 👌
This is an awesome video. Thanks!
Kotto seems to be the better one. I use Quicko TS12-942 OLED soldering station.
Excellent..!
Great video my friend! KOTTO is my first choice.
Thx Steph..this KOTTO really surprised me..in a good way !
Nice review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thx my friend 👍
I use KADA 878D+ SMD Rework Station 2 in 1
Air Quality test was interesting
@2000SkyView Thx! Always a great indicator of how good/bad these can be.
Used to have a Hakko but trying out a Kotto after this
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! Kotto works great and no issues to report either. 👌
Kotto looks great! Very useful tools!
Waiting for your new review... Where are you?
Appreciate your enthusiasm Rinqu! Latest review was released on Friday (2 days ago) , I do 1-2 videos per week 🙃 Quality not quantity 👌
Thank you Sir!.. Waiting for you😁
excellent review - Thx .
Much appreciated!
Yollow KOTTO is small in size but big in power.👊
This was very nice exhaustive and enjoyable review. The import price is as high as the price of the Kotto fume extractor cost for me in France. :( I will get another cheap one then.
edit : there is no 220V version of this extractor that's why it isn't normally shipped to europe !
Ugh, those export duties really 😑 are a pain, sorry to hear.
Excellent video. 😀
I promised you a Sanwa multimeter garden-??
Close but no cigar...😉
Hey no problem, I still feel good someone more in need than me will be happy as to get it, just tried on a lark.
Thank you.
Most welcome 👍
I want the Hakko FM 204.
Japanese brand Hakko is always best
Hakko by far
Kotto kills Hakko... Hakko is a well known Japanese brand but I'm really disappointed 😞 that they using cheap Chinese materials but taking from us high price....!😡
Agreed..assembled in Japan seems more like it! I'm really curious 🤔 as to where the plastic moulded frame is made as well..?
FTC!!!
Nice one there. Really suck!
I agree totally!
Highway to the Hazardous Zone.
after seeing this... Kotto it is.
Great choice ! It's a great fume extractor..still going strong.. I highly reccommend the KOTTO brand.👍
Weller WES51
All of these small fume extractors are mostly bogus. You will definitely need a window open or an extraction tube to direct the air outside for them to work. That filter is way too coarse
I disagree completely.. both do an excellent job of removing airborne carcinogens from the air. The hobbyist would be hard pressed to find a safer solution that won't cost an arm and a leg.
@@KeepOnTesting I watched the video. Your method for measuring the air quality is wrong when you are measuring the ambient air for a few seconds and not the air directly blown out of the machine. Placing the Hako horizontally with the fan blowing upwards is evidence enough. It has a tiny coarse coal filter and that is it. It couldn't scrub 5% of those fumes within that time. What you need is a very fine, stacked coal filter, or beads. You are much better off soldering next to an open window instead of using this placebo junk.