Hakko vs Pinecil:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hakko had more branded searches than Pinecil among soldering station brands worldwide. Hakko had about 40,500 branded searches, while Pinecil had 9,900. Hakko made up 24.2% of all soldering station brand searches we track, and Pinecil accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soldering station brands, Hakko and Pinecil each appeared in four of the five answers. Hakko was mentioned before Pinecil in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Hakko, about 4 searches for every 1 for Pinecil
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Hakko, named ahead of Pinecil in 4 of 5 answers
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Top soldering station brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hakko was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pinecil was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Hakko was listed before Pinecil in four out of five answers.
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.
Weller5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Hakko4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pinecil4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JBC3 of 5Named in 3 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
See every answer about soldering station brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which soldering station brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best soldering station brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best soldering station brand for a repair bench?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best soldering station”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“temperature controlled soldering station”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Hakko or Pinecil more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hakko and Pinecil by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five soldering station brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hakko, Pinecil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Weller | Hakko | Pinecil | Metcal | JBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 20.3% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.2% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.7% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.8% | 20.1% | 9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.9% | 17.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.9% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.9% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 64.9% | 23.9% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 24% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 20.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.3% | 24.4% | 6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.8% | 24.2% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
How has the Hakko and Pinecil comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hakko was ahead of Pinecil in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hakko’s share of searches among soldering station brands worldwide moved from 20.3% to 24.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pinecil’s share of searches among soldering station brands worldwide moved from 7.4% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for soldering station brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Pinecil’s share of searches among soldering station brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.2% to 5.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hakko worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hakko’s and Pinecil’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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