JBC vs Metcal:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Metcal had more branded searches than JBC among soldering station brands worldwide. Metcal had about 4,400 branded searches, while JBC had 2,400. Metcal made up 2.6% of all soldering station brand searches we track, and JBC accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soldering station brands, JBC appeared in three of the five answers and Metcal in one. JBC was mentioned before Metcal in every answer that named either.
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Top soldering station brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, JBC was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Metcal was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. JBC was listed before Metcal in every answer that named either.
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
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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 JBC or Metcal more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JBC and Metcal 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 Metcal, JBC. 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 JBC and Metcal comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Metcal was ahead of JBC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBC’s share of searches among soldering station brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metcal’s share of searches among soldering station brands worldwide moved from 2.7% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for soldering station brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for JBC worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBC’s and Metcal’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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