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Soldering Tips Price Analysis

Analysis of 13,227 sold soldering tips to determine market value by brand and type.

What you'll usually pay

$16.99 typical price
Most are between$8โ€“$111
Brand new$17.81
Used$34.99
On sale now13,227

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 96% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Unbranded tips, which trade 20% below the market median. High-end professional brands like JBC command a significant premium at 182% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Unbranded 2,537 on sale$13.51 ยท 20% cheaper
Screwdriver 625 on sale$13.81 ยท 19% cheaper
Ungar 178 on sale$15 ยท 12% cheaper
1/8 in 282 on sale$15.53 ยท 9% cheaper
Weller 2,210 on sale$16.62 ยท 2% cheaper

Price by brand

Unbranded
$13.51-20%
Ungar
$15-12%
Weller
$16.62-2%
HAKKO
$19.4+14%
Metcal
$32.62+92%
JBC
$47.83+182%

Why? Prices range from budget Unbranded options at 13.51 to professional JBC tips at 47.83.

Price by soldering tip type

Screwdriver
$13.81-19%
Conical
$18.99+12%
Chisel
$19.96+17%
Long Conical
$19.97+18%
Bent Conical
$24.97+47%
Knife
$25+47%

Why? Specialized shapes like Knife tips (25) cost more than standard Screwdriver tips (13.81).

Price by point size

1/8 in
$15.53-9%
1/2 in
$16.74-1%
1/32 in
$18.9+11%
1/64 in
$19.15+13%
1/4 in
$19.19+13%
1/16 in
$19.73+16%

Why? Precision sizes like 1/16 in (19.73) carry a premium over 1/8 in tips (15.53).

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Common questions

What is the typical cost for a new soldering tip?

The median price for new soldering tips is 17.81.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

Unbranded tips have the lowest median price at 13.51.

How do professional brands like Metcal compare to the market median?

Metcal tips have a median price of 32.62, which is 92% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8โ€“$111, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 28, 2026.