Basically the same. But it has less developed software/firmware looking at its screen and menus. lower resolution? And extra external parts, and extra ground wire to the iron "rest". And it doesent tur off unless you touch the tip to that base. Also less easy to set and read being flat on the desk. But it will work the same. And it is cheaper. Personally I would pay the extra. But both will work great.
Thoughts...
You only need the 245 handset/handle and 245 tips. That allows tiny tips suitable for surface mount stuff. And 200W max bigger 7 or 8mm tips (for big connectors etc) and its still very small already!
210 handle? Not really sure what that brings to the table. Its not needed. It allows the same tiny tip ends or shapes as the "smaller" 210 handles do. And non of the bigger ones. So a 245 handle is all things to all people. And does all sizes/ all tips. And has greater power reserves. It also keeps the hot tip an inch further from your hand.
Thoughts 2...
The genuine tips are great. WELL shaped, well tined, heavily plated, and very accurate temperature control and calibration.
The cheap and cheerful tips, are a very mixed bag. SOME seem quite good. Most are either way too hot, dont keep temperature accurately, and are badly shaped and less precise. And some are harder to tin or keep tinned over a few uses.
So I suggest you take the ones it comes with and use them for odd occasion when you need that shape. And buy a larger 4.5 or 5mm genuine one in a hoof or chisel shape for most larger stuff.
I have some 7mm ones, some 5, a few smaller ones etc. Genuine. These cost!!!
