I wasn't looking for a high end soldering station. I don't have to solder that often. I mainly use it for car radio setups. It heats up quickly and can be dialed within the temperature I need. I want the line to be detachable in case it burns out. But it's affordable enough to replace entirely if it blows out prematurely. Well the main downside I found was that the pen holder is NOT heat resistant at all. Be careful to place the pin in the center of the holder or you will burn through the case. I didn't touch it for more than 3-4 seconds and burned and stained the tip.