Presently, I am looking into soldering irons because I am considering making a purchase. I am considering features in order to find something that is usable and versatile for the value.
One factor I am struggling with a bit has to do with temperature vs. wattage. I have already checked out a number of resources:
https://www.circuitspecialists.com/blog/selecting-a-soldering-iron-temperature-wattage-and-tip/
How does power affect soldering irons? Is 30 Watts enough?
As such, I do get the basic idea about wattage being an issue of the tool's capacity to heat the tip and replace heat that has been lost or sunk. Where it becomes a bit confusing to me, though, is when it comes to varying one or the other. For example, the Vastar Full Set 60W 110V Soldering Iron Kit features adjustable temperature, whereas the Weller WLC100 has a dial for you to vary the power (5 to 40 watts).
So, I guess I am wondering: Is there a reason to prefer adjustable temperature over adjustable power? Or vice versa? Or am I overthinking the matter?
Your input on this is appreciated, so thanks in advance!