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Ersa vs Hakko:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Hakko had more branded searches than Ersa among soldering iron brands worldwide. Hakko had about 40,500 branded searches, while Ersa had 33,100. Hakko made up 18.8% of all soldering iron brand searches we track, and Ersa accounted for 15.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide in September 2026Is Ersa or Hakko more popular in search?
Ersa15.4%33.1K searches
vs
Hakko18.8%40.5K searches

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Is Ersa or Hakko more popular in search?

Compare the soldering iron brands shoppers choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Ersa and Hakko among soldering iron brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Hakko, Ersa. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWellerHakkoErsaAntexPinecilMetcalMiniwareJBCDraper
Oct 202544.2%13.3%16.3%16.3%4.9%1.8%1.8%1.4%0.13%
Nov 202552.7%15.8%15.8%4.7%5.8%1.7%2.1%1.1%0.15%
Dec 202553.5%13.2%16.1%4.8%7.2%1.8%2.1%1.2%0.19%
Jan 202651.3%15.4%15.4%4.6%6.9%2.1%3.1%1.1%0.15%
Feb 202654.2%13.4%16.3%4.9%6%1.8%2.2%1.2%0.16%
Mar 202650.7%15.2%18.7%4.6%5.6%2%2%1.1%0.15%
Apr 202650.7%15.2%18.7%4.6%5.6%2%2%1.1%0.12%
May 202649.2%18.1%18.1%4.4%5.4%2%1.6%1.1%0.12%
Jun 202651.5%19%15.5%3.8%5.7%1.7%1.7%1.1%0.12%
Jul 202653.9%16.2%16.2%4%4.9%1.8%1.8%1.2%0.1%
Aug 202650.4%18.5%18.5%3.7%4.5%1.6%1.6%0.87%0.12%
Sep 202651.2%18.8%15.4%4.6%4.6%2%2%1.1%0.12%

How has the Ersa and Hakko comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Hakko took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ersa’s share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide moved from 16.3% to 15.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hakko’s share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide moved from 13.3% to 18.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.

How did search popularity change for soldering iron brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Ersa lost share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 18.5% to 15.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Hakko rose from 3rd to 2nd among soldering iron brands worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ersa’s and Hakko’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Ersa

1 branded search term

  • ersa

Hakko

1 branded search term

  • hakko

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