That really depends on your definition and context of better.
I guess that's true, for the three times I use it per year, I bet the TS100 is more than enough.
More than enough is just about right, lol
In that case I would just buy a cheap Hakko clone. lol
To give people some context.
At work I use a JBC, why?
Well it was just simply there and it's readably available (incl cartridges) at our main supplier.
Time is money, so every minute I look for a different alternative will probably cost us more.
At home I still use my old Hakko clone that I once bought as a student many many many years ago.
I simply didn't have more money at the time and the Hakko clones have at least temp control and different tips.
The JBC is obviously by far a better soldering iron.
But after all these years I actually can't be really bothered to change my Hakko clone.
It does what it does, I can solder 97% of the things totally fine (SMD as well as cables)
Yeah, the tips burn up quickly, but they are cheap and easily available.
Temp control isn't that precise and heat up time as well.
Both aren't the end of the world.
Yes, the JBC is better on every aspect, except prize.
The main reason why I am now very interested in something like a TS100 or TS80, is because I travel a lot.
So I am looking for something small, plus I also want to downsize/declutter a lot.