Really high-quality product. Very fast temperature recovery in most cases. Effective and reliable even when using lead-free solder. Makes the soldering process a breeze with the ergonomic handle and flexible cable. As for the positives, I would add the sturdy and aesthetically pleasing stand with slots for a sponge and wire. It also takes up much less space than most bulky commercial "boxes". In my opinion, it is worth every penny, at least for the Electronics use that I did. Just for your information, I upgraded from the FX-888, which I have been using for 8 years and it still works perfectly.