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Metcal PS-900 vs Ersa i-CON Nano

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metcal PS-900 is cheaper at $352. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Metcal PS-900 Ersa i-CON Nano
US price $352
BrandMetcalErsa
Released
Power watts 60 80
Temp range celsius 150 to 450
Temp stability celsius
Heat up time sec 9
Display type none digital-lcd
Tip series SxV 102
Channels 1 1
Power source ac-mains ac-mains
Esd safe Yes Yes
Sleep mode No Yes
Weight grams

Sources — Metcal PS-900: metcal.com (verified 2026-07-13). Ersa i-CON Nano: docs.rs-online.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Metcal PS-900 and Ersa i-CON Nano?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power watts: Metcal PS-900 60 vs Ersa i-CON Nano 80
  • Display type: Metcal PS-900 none vs Ersa i-CON Nano digital-lcd
  • Tip series: Metcal PS-900 SxV vs Ersa i-CON Nano 102
  • Sleep mode: Metcal PS-900 false vs Ersa i-CON Nano true

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