# Hoto’s new cordless soldering iron heats up in three seconds

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hotos-new-cordless-soldering-iron-heats-up-in-three-seconds/
- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-14T11:05:11+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/979576/hoto-i-a06-cordless-soldering-iron-snapbloq-rechargeable
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Hoto’s cordless iron heats to over 200°C in roughly three seconds.
- Battery power reaches 60W, or 140W when plugged in.
- It costs $79.99 alone or $99.99 as a kit.

## Summary

Hoto has launched the I-A06, its first soldering iron in the modular Snapbloq toolkit range. The cordless model is designed to combine rapid heating and portable use with higher plugged-in power, potentially making it useful for repair, electronics and craft work away from a mains socket.

The iron reportedly reaches just over 200°C in around three seconds, with an adjustable 100–450°C range and custom temperature presets. Its 2,000mAh battery supports up to 60W cordless output, rising to 140W when connected to power; the $99.99 kit includes several tips and a case with a pop-up stand, while the tool alone costs $79.99.

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