Review · soldering iron
Miniware TS101
Last verified 2026-08-09
Price
~£55–65
Power
up to 65W (USB-C PD)
Temp range
adjustable, digital, OLED
Brand
Miniware
The TS101 is Miniware's compact USB-C powered smart iron, with an OLED display for on-the-fly temperature and settings control — built for portability more than raw power.
Strengths
- +Genuinely pocketable — suits mobile repair and field work
- +OLED display shows live temperature and settings without a companion app
- +USB-C PD power like the Pinecil, no dedicated PSU
Trade-offs
- –Costs more than the Pinecil for a broadly similar feature set
- –Compact size means a smaller grip, same trade-off as the Pinecil
Verdict
Choose this over the Pinecil specifically for the built-in OLED display and pocket-friendly size — otherwise the Pinecil gets you the same control for less.
See how the Miniware TS101 compares to the rest of the field in our full soldering iron comparison.