Hakko 950 vs FM-2023 hot tweezers

[JGAN]

I'm looking to get some hot tweezers for soldering tiny SMD on boards. The computer and cell phone repair shop I work at uses Hakko FM-2023 hot tweezers, and they work great. However, I only own a Hakko 936 station so my only option is the 950 hot tweezers. How do they stack up? I would like to avoid upgrading all my gear because it is expensive, but is it time to do so?

[gmit77]

here is the best seller list for those tips, hope it helps:
A1379 (best seller)
A1378 (best seller)
A1381
A1389
A1390
http://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_950_tips.html#productNav
950 fits the same blade as the FX-8804 wich works with the FX-888D

[JGAN]

I believe we use the T9-L1 at work. How is the iron overall though compared to the FM-2023? Pros and cons? Control, balance, etc? How does the bigger shape and size affect its usage?

[gmit77]

T9-L1 is 1mm
then you may want to select the A1379


T9 has the heating element integrated
A1300 use the heating element of the 950 (or Fx-8804)