The best DC electronic loads for testing ESP32 power supplies, regulators and batteries: Siglent SDL1020X-E and SDL1030X-E, Maynuo M9711, B&K Precision 8600 and 8540, Rigol DL3021, Korad KEL103 and East Tester ET5410A+ compared.
The best desoldering guns and stations for ESP32 work: Hakko FR-301 and FR-410, Aoyue 474A++ and 701A++, ZD-915, YIHUA 948-II and 929D-V, plus Engineer SS-02, Edsyn DS017 and Vampliers pumps.
The best LCR meters and component testers for ESP32 makers: DER EE DE-5000, FNIRSI LCR-ST1, East Tester ET430, FNIRSI LC1020E, UNI-T UT612, Peak Atlas LCR45, LCR-P1, DCA75 Pro and ESR70 compared.
The best label makers for cables, parts drawers and ESP32 builds: Brother PT-E560BT, CUBE Plus PT-P710BT, PT-E310BT, DYMO Rhino 4200, PT-E110, PT-D220 and DYMO LabelManager 280 compared.
The best 3D printers for ESP32 project enclosures: Bambu Lab P1S, QIDI Q1 Pro, Creality K1C, Bambu Lab A1 and A1 mini, ELEGOO Mars 5 Ultra, Ender 3 V3 SE and K2 Plus compared for PETG, ASA and fit.
The best USB hubs and data cables for ESP32 work: Sabrent HB-UM43 and HB-B7C3 switched hubs, Plugable 7-port, Anker 7-port and slim hubs, UGREEN USB-C hub, Anker and UGREEN data cables and a DSD TECH USB isolator.
The best LiPo and 18650 chargers and battery testers for ESP32 projects: XTAR VC4SL, SkyRC MC3000, ISDT 608AC, iMAX B6AC V2, Nitecore UMS4, XTAR MC2, LiitoKala Lii-500S, EBC-A20 and YR1035+ compared.
The best heat shrink tubing kits and heat guns for ESP32 wiring: Wagner HT1000 and HT400, DEWALT DCE530B, Milwaukee M18 Compact, SEEKONE LCD, plus Wirefy, Ginsco and 3M tubing compared.
The best crimping tools for Dupont and JST connectors on ESP32 projects: ENGINEER PA-09 and PA-20, iCrimp SN-28B, SN-2549, IWS-3220M, SN-01BM and SN-48B, plus PA-21 and Hozan P-707 compared.
The best magnifier lamps and soldering lights for ESP32 work: Luxo Wave LED-ESD, BoliOptics ESD 5 and 8 diopter lamps, Daylight Magnificent Pro, Neatfi XL, Donegan OptiVISOR and Brightech LightView Pro compared.