Pinecil vs Weller:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Weller had more branded searches than Pinecil among soldering iron brands worldwide. Weller had about 110,000 branded searches, while Pinecil had 9,900. Weller made up 51.2% of all soldering iron brand searches we track, and Pinecil accounted for 4.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soldering iron brands, Pinecil and Weller each appeared in three of the five answers. Weller was mentioned before Pinecil in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Weller, about 11 searches for every 1 for Pinecil
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Weller, named ahead of Pinecil in every answer
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Top soldering iron brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pinecil was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Weller was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Weller was listed before Pinecil in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hakko5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Weller3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pinecil3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JBC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Miniware2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Metcal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ersa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Antex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Draper0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about soldering iron brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which soldering iron brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best soldering iron brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best soldering iron brand for electronics repairs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best soldering iron”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“temperature controlled soldering iron”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Pinecil or Weller more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pinecil and Weller by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine soldering iron brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Weller, Pinecil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Weller | Hakko | Ersa | Antex | Pinecil | Metcal | Miniware | JBC | Draper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.2% | 13.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.7% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.5% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.3% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 13.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 15.2% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.7% | 15.2% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 49.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 19% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.4% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.2% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
How has the Pinecil and Weller comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Weller was ahead of Pinecil in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pinecil’s share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide moved from 4.9% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Weller’s share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide moved from 44.2% to 51.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for soldering iron brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Antex overtook Pinecil to rank 4th among soldering iron brands worldwide, with 4.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Weller gained share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 50.4% to 51.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pinecil worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pinecil’s and Weller’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.
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