Weller WLIR8023G 80W Soldering Iron with LED Halo Ring

The Weller WLIR8023G is an 80W corded soldering iron with a pencil-style grip and an LED halo ring. The listing describes 360-degree illumination and interchangeable tips, making it suited to work where visibility and changing tip shapes matter. It is a fixed-wattage iron rather than a temperature-control station.

At a glance

360-degree LED halo ring is intended to illuminate the soldering area.
Moulded pencil-grip handle is described as ergonomic for precision and control.
Tips can be changed, with conical, chisel, screwdriver and bent-screwdriver designs cited in the listing.
An on-board safety rest is described as holding the iron when not in use.

Price

£36.65Save 19%

Reference price: ~~£45.05~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Halo lighting around the working area can help make the joint easier to see.
Replaceable tips allow the iron to be configured for different applications, subject to tip compatibility.
Pencil-style grip offers a familiar shape for controlled hand work.

Cons

The listing specifies 80W but gives no temperature adjustment or temperature range, so it does not document variable heat control.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Identity and power
Brand	Apex Tool Group
Model	WLIR8023G
Rated power	80 watts
Power source	AC
Head style	Pencil

Design and dimensions
Handle material	Rubber
Handle/lever placement	integrated
Dimensions and listed weight	35.1 x 9.1 x 11.2 cm; 314 g
Weight	314 g

Use and package
Specific uses	Industrial Use
Item package quantity	1
Included components	1 x Soldering Iron
Batteries included	No

What to know before buying

The listing identifies this as an AC-powered 80W iron and does not specify a temperature-control function. Check the required mains plug and compatible replacement tips for the intended setup.

What’s in the box

Included

1 soldering iron

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Buyers wanting a corded 80W pencil-grip iron with built-in work lighting.
Soldering tasks where interchangeable tip shapes are useful.

Less suited to

Buyers who need an explicitly adjustable-temperature soldering station.
Those seeking a cordless or battery-powered iron.

Weller WLIR8023G 80W Soldering Iron with LED Halo Ring · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 29 ratings

5 stars63%63%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars4%4%
1 star18%18%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a noticeable one-star share makes the overall picture less uniform. The rating data does not explain the reasons behind either response. There is no supplied written customer-feedback summary, so it cannot establish views on the halo light, grip or soldering performance.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Weller WLIR8023G have adjustable temperature?

The supplied listing specifies 80W but does not state that temperature is adjustable or provide a temperature range. Choose a model with documented temperature control if that is required.

What lighting does this soldering iron have?

The listing describes an LED halo ring providing 360-degree illumination around the work area.

Can the tip be changed?

Yes. The listing says worn tips can be replaced and names conical, chisel, screwdriver and bent-screwdriver designs. It does not give compatibility details, so check the correct replacement tip before buying.

What is listed in the package?

The explicit contents list states one soldering iron.