I had a cheaper iron with an in-tube temperature control and it just couldn't handle it. I'm used to the pace irons I had at work assembling circuit boards and it's the same if not better. It has a large high power transformer at the base instead of the mostly digital offerings. The first project I used it on was soldering extensions between sections of LED strips. It could keep a stable temperature for over half an hour, still enough to melt the solder instantly without overheating or burning the thin LED strip or damaging the ultra-thin solder pads. I also modified the power supply and had to solder a new ground wire. Earth was connected to a lot of copper and needed tons of heat, but that didn't stop this iron. Additional tips are also very easy to find, but they already contain a very useful selection. I am very happy with this purchase.